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2.CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES
CBDT launches e-portal for filing complaints regarding tax evasion/Benami Properties/Foreign Undisclosed Assets.
IMPORTANT POINTS:
- CBDT has launched an automated dedicated e-portal on the e-filing website of the Department to receive and process complaints of tax evasion, foreign undisclosed assets as well as complaints regarding benami properties.
- The facility allows for filing of complaints by persons who are existing PAN/Aadhaar holders as well as for persons having no PAN/Aadhaar.
- Upon successful filing of the complaint, the Department will allot a unique number to each complaint and the complainant would be able to view the status of the complaint on the Department’s website.
- The CBDT is taking this step towards e-governance and to encourage the participation of citizens as stakeholders in curbing tax evasion.
SOURCE: PIB