CBDT clarifies raid on the cost accountant of TDP MP Shri Galla Jayadaev

CBDT clarifies raid on the cost accountant of TDP MP

CBDT in a Press release has stated that the Income Tax Department had conducted search on 9th April, 2019 in Vijaywada at the premises of Sri Gurappa Naidu, a cost accountant.

It is stated that the raid was conducted on the basis of an information received on toll-free-number that cash was kept at the residence of Shri Gurappa Naidu which was to be used in General Election.

The CBDT has stated that no premise of the MP candidate Sri Galla Jayadaev was searched. It was only at the time of recording his statement late in the night that he revealed that he was giving services to Shri Galla Jayadaev, MP, TDP also in his capacity as a cost accountant.

As per the press release, during the course of search, cash of Rs. 45.4 Lakhs was seized being unexplained.

The person searched, Sri Gurappa Naidu is a retired person who is practicing free lance cost accountancy.

CBDT specifically stated that no other premise except the residence of Sri Naidu was searched. 

As per media report, Sri Galla Jayadaev, who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls on Telugu Desam Party (TDP) ticket, had protested the raids. 

Share

Recent Posts

  • GST

Goods loaded in two trucks with one e-way bill stating both truck numbers – No evasion

When goods are loaded in two trucks with one e-way bill specifically mentioning both truck numbers, no intention to evade…

17 hours ago
  • Labour Laws

GOI makes four new Labour Codes  effective from 21st November 2025

GOI makes four new Labour Codes  effective from 21st November 2025 Government of India has announced that the four Labour…

19 hours ago
  • EPFO

Provident fund dues have first charge over claim of bank under SARFAESI Act – SC

Provident fund dues definitely have a first charge over claim of bank under SARFAESI Act – Supreme Court In a…

1 day ago
  • Income Tax

CBDT notifies the Capital Gains Accounts (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2025

CBDT notifies the Capital Gains Accounts (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2025 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT…

2 days ago
  • contract-law

UP Govt. notifies reduced rate of registration/stamp duty fees on lease agreements

Uttar Pradesh Government has notified reduced / concessional rate of registration and stamp duty fees on lease / rent agreements.…

2 days ago
  • Income Tax

First-time experience in filing appeal a reasonable & bona fide cause for delay

First-time experience in filing appeal was a reasonable and bona fide cause for delay – ITAT condoned delay In a…

4 days ago