The Madras High Court has raised questions about the allegations made by TASMAC (Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation) against the recent raids conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The court has sought clarification on the claims made by TASMAC regarding the alleged harassment and intimidation of its employees during the raids. TASMAC, which is the sole retailer of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) in Tamil Nadu, had filed a petition seeking protection for its employees and premises from the ED. The court has asked TASMAC to provide concrete evidence to support its allegations and has also questioned the timing of the petition, which was filed just a day before the ED raids. The ED had conducted raids at multiple TASMAC premises as part of a probe into alleged money laundering and illegal activities. The court has directed TASMAC to cooperate with the ED in its investigation and to provide any relevant information or documents that may assist in the probe. The case has sparked a debate in Tamil Nadu, with some supporting TASMAC’s claims of harassment, while others believe that the raids are necessary to uncover any wrongdoing. The court is expected to issue a further ruling on the matter after reviewing all the relevant information provided by TASMAC and the ED.