Gaya Man Earning ₹10,000 a Month Gets Shocking ₹2 Crore Tax Notice, Asked to File Appeal

Patna: A labourer from Bihar 's Gaya whose monthly income is just Rs 10,000 has received a shocking notice of Rs 2 crore from the Income Tax Department. This unexpected notice has now become a grave concern for him and his family, leading to emotional and financial strain. 

The man, Rajeev Kumar Verma, a resident of Nai Godam in the Kotwali police station area, expressed his shock upon receiving the tax notice. He explained that on January 22, 2015, he deposited Rs 2 lakhs in a fixed deposit account at the Corporation Bank branch in Gaya, but withdrew the money prematurely on August 16, 2016. Following the receipt of the notice, Rajeev has been visiting the Income Tax office for four consecutive days, seeking clarification and resolution.

During his visit to the Income Tax office, Rajeev was advised to file an appeal regarding the notice. Officials indicated that if an error occurred, it could be due to a technical issue, and that he could seek justice through the appeal process. Adding to his distress, he was also given a deadline to pay a fine of Rs 67 lakhs within two days.

Rajeev voiced his confusion regarding the situation, stating, "I don’t even know what income tax is. How would someone earning Rs 10,000 a month file a tax return?"