Noida: The seizure of unaccounted cash in Noida and Greater Noida has crossed the Rs 1 crore mark since the implementation of the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha elections in Gautam Buddha Nagar constituency, officials said on Wednesday.

Police, static surveillance teams and flying squads seized more than Rs 20 lakh in three separate cases in the constituency on Tuesday, he said.

"So far, around 30 incidents have come to light in which various people have been found with unaccounted cash in excess of the permitted amount and for which no immediate explanation has been given. The total amount seized so far is Rs 1,08,81,350 ( Rs 1.08 crore),” said a local election official.

"Of the seized amount, Rs 31,44,700 (Rs 31.44 lakh) has been released after due process as their rightful owners have given satisfactory reply within the stipulated time period," the official said.

According to the official, the maximum cash seized so far in an incident in Gautam Buddha Nagar is Rs 11,58,400 (Rs 11.58 lakh).

The officer said the authorities are considering the explanation given to the people from whom cash has been seized so that they do not face problems in everyday or emergency expenses.

Voting will be held in the second phase of assembly elections in Gautam Buddha Nagar on April 26.