April 16, 2021 The stupendous rise in seizure is attributed to better preparedness and the multi-pronged strategy of the Commission - The Hindu The stupendous rise in seizure is attributed to better preparedness and the multi-pronged strategy of the Commission - The Hindu× ₹1,000-crore haul across five States ahead of Assembly polls, with Tamil Nadu topping the charts at ₹446.28 crore In the run up to the Assembly elections in five States a new record was set with the Election Commission seizing over ₹1,000 crore in cash, valuables and liquor. This is five times the total value of seizures in 2016. Tamil Nadu tops the chart as the enforcement officers seized ₹446.28 crore in cash, liquor, gift items, drugs and precious metals.