CBDT Appoints Deputy Director General of UIDAI as Authority u/s 138 of the IT Act

Last updated: 23 November 2023

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The Central Board on Direct Taxes (CBDT) has officially appointed the Deputy Director General of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) as an authority under Section 138 of the Income Tax Act. This designation allows the UIDAI to share vital information with the Income Tax Department. The move is intended to bolster efforts in identifying and investigating individuals involved in tax evasion.

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.

UIDAI Official Authorised to Share Data with Income Tax Dept

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.
 

FAQ :

The Deputy Director General (Tech Development Division) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has been appointed.

The appointment has been made under Section 138 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

This appointment allows the UIDAI to share information with the Income Tax Department.

The information can be shared for the purpose of identifying and investigating tax evaders.

The notification was issued on the 20th of November, 2023.



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