KOLKATA: The Bengal government aims to conduct audits in all the cooperative banks in the state, including 17 central cooperative banks. The purpose is to identify benami accounts and confiscate money stashed in such accounts.
Announcing the decision on Wednesday, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said: “The government can conduct audits in cooperative banks. We will do that to identify benami accounts. Some people have accounts in these banks in multiple names and have been enjoying the fruits for long. The government will identify these benami accounts and forfeit money stashed in these accounts.”
The CM also sent out a stern warning against illegal sand and coal mining, and extorting money from goods carriers. “I have asked police to take strong action, no matter who is involved. No one will be spared. I have information that some BJP men are extorting money from trucks in Haldia. What is going on in Haldia Port?” she said.
