The Central Board on Direct Taxes (CBDT) has designated the Deputy Director General (Tech Development Division) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) as an authority under Section 138 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This means that the UIDAI will now be able to share information with the Income Tax Department (ITD) for the purpose of identifying and investigating tax evaders.
Official copy of the notification has been mentioned below
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
(CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 20th November, 2023
S.O. 4996(E).—In pursuance of sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 138 of the Incometax Act, 1961, the Central Government hereby specifies Deputy Director General (Tech Development Division),
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Government of India for the purposes of the said clause.
[Notification No. 99/2023/F. No. 225/94/2023-ITA.II]
Dr. CASTRO JAYAPRAKASH T, Under Secy.
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