It was stated that the property tax receipts established the existence of a structure which was deliberately suppressed by the CM and Waikar when submitting their affidavit before elections in terms of the Representation of Peoples Act.
“Since the fact of these structures are now well established and supported by public documents, it was mandatory, for respondent no.s 1 and 4 to disclose the same in their affidavits… Not having done so constitutes an electoral offence and corrupt practice, in terms of which, this on Hon’ble Court ought to disqualify respondents no.s 1 and 4,” the plea said.
Source: Barandbench
