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An income tax raid is an operation of search and seizure which is conducted by the income tax department on the business or residential premises of taxpayers with an objective to reveal all the undisclosed income of the assesses. This is one of the most important powers given to the Income Tax Depar
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FAQ :
The main objective of an income tax raid is to reveal all undisclosed income of the assesses by conducting a search and seizure operation on their business or residential premises.
An income tax raid can be conducted by authorised officers such as Additional Directors, Commissioners, or other income-tax Officers, provided they have a 'reason to believe' that a taxpayer has failed to comply with summons or possesses undeclared income or property.
Tax authorities can enter and search any suspected premises, break locks if necessary, conduct personal searches, seize items, take extracts or copies of documents, and make an inventory of valuables found.
Assessees have the right to insist on personal searches of ladies being conducted by a lady, have local residents present as witnesses, call a medical practitioner in emergencies, allow children to attend school, and receive copies of the panchanama and any statements.
Yes, if an assessee believes they have been wrongly raided, they can challenge it by filing an appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) or by filing a writ petition with the High Court.
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