I-T Department opposes same-sex couple’s plea for claiming ‘spouse’ benefits
The Income Tax Department opposed the same sex couple's plea and told the court that it is "misconceived" and should be dismissed.
The Income Tax Department opposed the same sex couple's plea and told the court that it is "misconceived" and should be dismissed.
The Income Tax department on Friday raided multiple premises including the residence of Trinamul Congress MLA Debasish Kumar as well as the homes and offices of two other leaders of the party, triggering political tension in the Assembly elections.
The Chief Minister was reacting to a Delhi court discharging Kejriwal and Sisodia in the alleged liquor policy scam and pulling up the CBI for implicating the two leaders without any material evidence.
The minister’s remarks are significant as it is a rare instance of a ruling party leader publicly criticising action by a central agency against an Opposition politician.
The attachment has been carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, through a Provisional Attachment Order.
Opposition parties called the action 'predictable', 'a sign of panic', and a hint that 'their end is near'. BJP defended the move, asking the BBC, “Why are you scared if you are adhering to the law?”
The Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh is scheduled to be held in a single phase on 12 November and counting of votes will take place on 8 December.
Direct Tax collection up to October 8 stood at Rs 8.98 lakh crore, which is 23.8 per cent higher than the gross collection for the corresponding period of last year. Direct tax collection, net of refunds, stood at Rs 7.45 lakh crore, which is 16.3 per cent higher than the net collection for the corresponding period of last year. This collection is 52.46 per cent of the total budget estimates of Direct Taxes for 2022-23.
Currently, political parties are required to disclose all donations above Rs 20,000 through their contribution report that is submitted to the EC.
It was also found that the group has been involved in profiteering through manipulation of share prices of its listed companies through operators.
