Publication of names of tax defaulters From FY 201617 onwards in cases where undisputed outstanding demand /tax exceeds Rs. 1 crores

Publication of names of tax defaulters From FY 201617

F.No, 404/02/2011-ITCC
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes

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New Delhi, the 24th May, 2016.

To,
An Pr. Chief Commissioners of Income Tax/CCsIT
All Pr. Director:, General of Income Tax/ DGsIT

Sir/ Madam,

Subject:- Publication of names of lax defaulters in Public Domain- regarding. 

Reference is invited to Board’s letter F.No.404/02/2011-ITCC dated 26.09.2014 on the above subject. With the approval of the Competent Authority, it has been decided that the said letter be amended to, herein- after, include the following para, after para 4.3 ibid;

2.    ” 4.4 From F.Y.2016-17 onwards, this exercise would be undertaken every year to identify defaulters as on 31st March in cases where undisputed outstanding demand /tax exceeds Rs. 1 crore in all category of cases specified in para 3 for publication of names by 31st July “.

3. This may be brought to the notice of all officers/ officials in your charge for information , necessary action and compliance.

(A.K.Sinha)
Director (ITCC)