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A recent Instagram video by influencer casarthakahuja has sparked confusion by claiming that every Indian citizen must obtain an Income Tax Clearance Certificate (ITCC) before travelling abroad. However, this claim has been officially debunked by Press Information Bureau under its #PIBFactCheck initiative. Viral Claim: Mandatory ITCC for All Travellers The video suggests that no Indian can leave the country without first securing a tax clearance certificate from the Income Tax Department. F
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FAQ :
No, an Income Tax Clearance Certificate (ITCC) is not mandatory for all Indian travellers. The claim that it is required for every citizen before travelling abroad has been debunked by the PIB.
An ITCC is only applicable to certain individuals under specific circumstances, such as those with pending tax liabilities or individuals involved in serious financial irregularities or investigations.
No, the government has clarified that this provision has remained unchanged since 2003, even after recent amendments.
Travellers are advised to rely on official sources and verified updates rather than social media misinformation.
The PIB Fact Check initiative is an official effort by the Press Information Bureau to debunk false and misleading claims circulating online.
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