Income Tax Officer Caught in Bribery Case Over PAN Card Cancellation Delay



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An Income Tax Officer in Jalgaon, Rakesh Ranjan, is under investigation for allegedly demanding a bribe to expedite the cancellation of a newly issued PAN card. The officer reportedly asked for £10,000 from a doctor, later settling for £5,000, with the instruction to pass the money to an office peon. This incident raises concerns about corruption within the department and the difficulties taxpayers face with routine administrative procedures.

In yet another case of corruption within the Income Tax Department, a complaint has been filed against an IT officer in Jalgaon for demanding a bribe to process the cancellation of a newly issued PAN card. The accused officer, Rakesh Ranjan, allegedly sought ₹10,000 from a doctor but later settled f
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FAQ :

The Income Tax Officer, Rakesh Ranjan, is accused of demanding a bribe to process the cancellation of a newly issued PAN card.

The incident occurred in Jalgaon.

The officer initially demanded £10,000, which was later negotiated down to £5,000.

A doctor filed the complaint against the officer.

The article implies the delay was due to the officer's alleged demand for a bribe, as the cancellation was not processed despite the doctor submitting all necessary documents and following up.

The matter is currently under investigation, and authorities are expected to take action against the accused officer.




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