Ashok Lavasa

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01 Aug 2020 6:15 PM

Lavasa's wife has been issued a notice by the department to explain certain details in her I-T Returns (ITR).

Income Tax notice to Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa's wife

She has been issued notice to explain certain details in her ITR with regard to holding directorship in about 10 companies.

24 Sep 2019 10:57 AM

No comments were available from either the election commissioner or his wife. Ashok Lavasa was appointed election commissioner on January 23, 2018, after he retired as the Union Finance Secretary in the previous year. (Photo: File)

Election Commissioner Lavasa's wife under I-T dept scanner

She has been issued notice to explain certain details in her ITR with regard to holding directorship in about 10 companies.

23 Sep 2019 8:10 PM

The EC's refusal to disclose Lavasa's dissent notes comes just weeks after the poll body rejected by a 2-1 majority Lavasa's demand that dissenting views on model code violations during elections should be made part of orders and decided it will be only included in internal files. (Photo: File)

On RTI, EC refuses to share dissent notes on Modi's election speeches

The EC stated that disclosing the notes would endanger the life or physical safety of the individual.

25 Jun 2019 1:44 PM

Dissent will not be part of EC orders

The Full Commission comprises Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora and fellow Commissioners Mr Lavasa and Mr Sushil Chandra.

22 May 2019 5:27 AM

EC Ashok Lavasa (EC), CEC Sunil Arora (C) and EC Sushil Chandra. (Photo: File)

EC: Dissent of Election Commissioners will be recorded

The decision was taken at a meeting of the full Commission which was called specifically to take on board the concerns expressed by Lavasa.

21 May 2019 8:30 PM

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora issues statement on EC Ashok Lavasa's purported letter to him, says, 'an unsavory and avoidable controversy reported in sections of media today about internal functioning of ECI in respect of handling of Model Code of Conduct.' (Photo: AP | File)

'Difference in views, should be': CEC slams row over Lavasa dissent

‘The three members of EC are not expected to be template or clones of each other,’ the statement released by CEC said.

18 May 2019 1:53 PM

‘The Election Commission or Election Omission! Another Dark Day for Democracy!’ Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala tweeted. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Cong slams Modi govt over election commissioner Lavasa recusing himself from meetings

Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa to stay out of EC code meet over clean chits given to PM and Amit Shah.

18 May 2019 12:13 PM

A former finance secretary, Lavasa differed with decision of two other members of poll body, Arora and election commissioner Sushil Chandra, while deciding on cases of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations against PM Modi and BJP president Shah. (Photo: PTI)

Ashok Lavasa to stay out of EC code meet over clean chits to PM, Amit Shah

‘I am being forced to stay away from the meetings since minority decisions are not being recorded,’ Lavasa said.

18 May 2019 10:46 AM

The election will be held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19 and the results will be declared on May 23. (Representational Image)

#DeshKaMahatyohar: EC wishes voters with message on Holi

EC reminded voters of the upcoming elections and urged them to 'carryover the spirit of Holi' to polling booths to cast their vote.

21 Mar 2019 10:59 AM

Talking about the issue of duplicate voters in Maharashtra, Ashok Lavasa said, "A party has raised the issue of duplicate voters in the state. We are looking into the matter and will take proper action and keep the said political party in the loop. We will resolve the issue in 15 days." (Photo: File)

Election Commission 'keeping watch' on developments post Pulwama attack

ECI keeps a watch on all developments, we are duty-bound to carry out our Constitutional mandate, said Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa.

27 Feb 2019 1:59 PM

Chandra, an IIT graduate, is a 1980 batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service. (File Photo)

CBDT chief Sushil Chandra appointed as Election Commissioner

EC is set to announce poll dates for General Elections and some of the State Assemblies in the coming weeks.

14 Feb 2019 6:30 PM

Finance Secretary hints at increased capital expenditure by PSUs

Lavasa emphasises on need to increase public investment, for which bold steps will be taken by govt to recapitalise banks.

25 Oct 2017 5:35 PM

India concerned about NPAs of Indian banks as well: Lavasa

Cabinet this week approved promulgation of an ordinance to amend the Banking Regulation Act for resolution of the NPA crisis.

12 May 2017 4:19 PM

Lavasa ask for Amendments to Banking Regulation Act

Lavasa said "we should be able to reach resolution in many of the cases".

04 May 2017 4:11 PM

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