Uttar Pradesh Farmer Faces ₹14.66 Crore Tax Notices Due to Identity Theft
UP farmer claims identity misuse after receiving ₹14.66 cr tax notices
Hindustan Times
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A farmer from Khurrampur Bhamori village in Budaun district, Uttar Pradesh, has received tax notices totaling ₹14.66 crore due to a fraudulent firm using his identity in Delhi. Authorities are investigating the misuse of his documents, while the farmer seeks justice and assistance from local officials.
- 01Farmer Bhola Singh received tax notices totaling ₹14.66 crore due to identity theft.
- 02A fraudulent firm named 'Ram Store' in Delhi is responsible for the tax liabilities.
- 03Authorities are investigating the misuse of the farmer's Aadhaar and PAN numbers.
- 04The farmer's complaints to local police have not been registered, complicating his situation.
- 05The District Magistrate has formed a team to conduct a thorough investigation into the fraud.
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Bhola Singh, a farmer from Khurrampur Bhamori village in Budaun district, Uttar Pradesh, was shocked to receive tax notices amounting to ₹14.66 crore due to a fraudulent firm operating under his name in Delhi's Naraina Industrial Area. The firm, 'Ram Store,' reportedly has outstanding income tax dues of ₹1.02 crore and a Goods and Services Tax (GST) liability of ₹13.63 crore. Singh, who claims he has never traveled to Delhi or established any business, submitted a formal complaint to the Budaun District Magistrate, Avneesh Rai. In response, a two-member investigation team has been formed to look into the matter. Preliminary findings indicate that Singh's Aadhaar and PAN numbers were misused to create the fraudulent firm. Despite seeking help from local police, his complaints have not been registered, leaving him in a precarious situation. Singh is appealing for an impartial inquiry and strict action against those responsible for this identity theft and fraud.
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The case highlights the serious issue of identity theft and fraud, which can have devastating financial consequences for innocent individuals like Singh.
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