A Surat-based right-to-information activist has asked Indian authorities to investigate the finances and registration of the CJP [1].
This request targets the transparency of the organization's funding and its legal status, raising questions about how political and legal entities manage large-scale donations in India [1].
Amit Tiwari approached the Election Commission of India and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIT) to seek a formal inquiry [1]. The activist is requesting a detailed scrutiny of the CJP's registration and its donation records [2].
Central to the request is a reported legal defence fund pledged by Kapil Sibal, valued at ₹1 crore [1]. Tiwari is questioning the nature of this fund and how it aligns with the organization's financial disclosures [1].
Additionally, the activist has sought an inquiry into the funding used for the U.S. education of Abhijeet Dipke's father [2]. Dipke is the founder of the CJP [1].
Tiwari said the goal of these requests is to ensure the legality and transparency of the CJP's financial operations [2]. The activist is pushing for a clear accounting of how the organization is registered and how it handles its incoming funds [1].
As of this week, no response has been received from the Election Commission or the tax authorities regarding these requests [1].
“Amit Tiwari has asked the Election Commission and GST authorities to examine the registration, donations, and a reported ₹1 crore legal fund”
The request highlights the ongoing tension in India between political activism and regulatory compliance. By targeting both the organization's registration and the personal finances of the founder's family, the activist is attempting to establish a link between private wealth and political funding, which could lead to increased regulatory oversight of non-governmental political entities.
