"Rs 65 Crores Transferred...": Congress' Ajay Maken Slams Centre In Tax Row
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"Our hope now lies with the judiciary..." the Congress' Ajay Maken said, warning, "democracy will be over if action of probe agencies goes unchecked."
The Congress on Wednesday claimed the Income Tax Department had illegally withdrawn Rs 65 crore from three of its accounts - towards a "unprecedented" tax demand of Rs 210 crore - despite the claim currently being heard by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. Yesterday, the Income Tax Department mandated banks to transfer over ₹65 crores from @INCIndia, IYC, and NSUI accounts to the government—₹5 crores from IYC and NSUI, and ₹60.25 crores from INC, marking a concerning move by the BJP Government.Is it common for National… pic.twitter.com/eiObPTtO1D
In a post on X, Congress leader Ajay Maken pointed out national political parties were exempt from paying income tax (though they do have to file tax returns) and asked if the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party would also receive similar demands.
"Yesterday, the Income Tax Department mandated banks to transfer over Rs 65 crores from Indian National Congress, Indian Youth Congress, and National Students' Union of India accounts to the government - Rs 5 crore from IYC and NSUI, and Rs 60.25 crores from INC, marking a concerning move by the BJP government," he wrote.
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