KOCHI: ED is preparing to move against the judicial inquiry announced by the government after fighting it out against the crime branch cases at the HC.

On March 26, the government launched a judicial inquiry against the probe by central agencies. Approval by the Election Commission was sought due to the model code of conduct which is still undecided. The Commission is headed by Justice VK Mohanan. The commission will start functioning after the EC gives an order. Once this order is released, central agencies including Enforcement Directorate can approach the HC against the inquiry.