UP Laborer Receives Income Tax Notice, Discovers Over Rs 221 Crore in Account

Last updated: 21 October 2023


Shiv Prasad Nishad Discovers Enormous Funds in His Account, but the Source Remains a Mystery

In a remarkable turn of events, Shiv Prasad Nishad, a hardworking laborer hailing from the heart of Uttar Pradesh's Basti district, found himself catapulted into the ranks of crorepatis overnight. However, the joy that such a windfall would typically bring was tainted by an unexpected twist. Shiv Prasad, who had no prior knowledge of this sudden financial windfall, was confronted by an official notice from the Income Tax department.

The IT department's notice unveiled a startling revelation—his bank account had been credited with a significant sum, and over Rs 4.5 lakh had been deducted as Tax Deducted at Source (TDS). Shocked and baffled by the unexplained windfall, Shiv Prasad decided to return to his native village to seek answers and justice.

UP Laborer Receives Income Tax Notice, Discovers Over Rs 221 Crore in Account

Upon his return, Shiv Prasad took swift action by filing a formal police complaint to investigate the mysterious deposits in his account. He also reached out to higher authorities, intent on unraveling the enigma surrounding the substantial sum that had appeared in his bank account.

Shiv Prasad Nishad's suspicion centered around his lost Permanent Account Number (PAN) card, which vanished from his possession in 2019. He believes that malevolent actors may have taken advantage of the missing PAN card to open a bank account in his name and deposit the sizeable amount of money, all without his consent or knowledge.

Reflecting on his extraordinary situation, Shiv Prasad shared, "I work as a laborer. I received an income tax notice for a huge amount which I have no knowledge about." He further added, "I lost my PAN card in 2019. I believe that somebody has misused it to deposit the money into my account."

As authorities delve deeper into this perplexing financial mystery, the story of Shiv Prasad Nishad serves as a stark reminder of the need to safeguard personal identification documents, especially the PAN card, and the importance of swift action when financial discrepancies arise. The unfolding investigation seeks to shed light on the circumstances behind this intriguing case that has turned a simple laborer into an overnight crorepati, albeit unwittingly.


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