The Income Tax Department has confirmed that no taxpayer data was lost following a fire at its CR Building in ITO. While a tragic incident resulted in the loss of an official's life, the department has reassured the public that all tax returns and proceedings are handled electronically, meaning no physical records were affected. The fire, which was contained to administrative areas, is now under control.
The Income Tax Department has reassured taxpayers that no data loss occurred due to the fire incident at its CR Building in ITO, where one official tragically lost his life.
In a recent post on [X platform], the Income Tax Department confirmed that the fire, which broke out in room no. 325 and adjoining areas primarily used for administrative purposes, is now under control. Immediate evacuation measures were implemented, and fire brigades swiftly responded to the situation.
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FAQ :
No, the Income Tax Department has confirmed that no taxpayer data was lost. All Income Tax Returns are filed online and proceedings are conducted electronically, so no physical records were damaged.
The article states that investigations are continuing to ascertain the cause of the fire.
The fire broke out in room no. 325 and adjoining areas primarily used for administrative purposes.
Tragically, an Office Superintendent lost his life due to smoke inhalation. The department expressed condolences and committed to assisting the family.
No, the fire is now under control.