Assam Congress Leader Bhupen Kumar Borah Summoned by Income Tax Department
The Income Tax Department has called upon Bhupen Kumar Borah, the president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), to present financial documents at Aayakar Bhawan in Guwahati on August 16. This summons is part of proceedings under the Income Tax Act 1961.
An official release from the Income Tax Department stated, “You are hereby required to attend Aayakar Bhawan, Guwahati on August 16, 2024, to give evidence or to produce either personally or through an authorized representative the books of account or other documents specified below and not to depart until you receive my permission to do so.”
The release also warned that a penalty of Rs 10,000 could be imposed for each instance of non-compliance under section 272 (1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Earlier, on August 11, Bhupen Kumar Borah announced that the APCC would hold a crucial meeting in the first week of September to strengthen the party and discuss upcoming bye-elections for five assembly constituencies and panchayat polls in the state. He mentioned that various initiatives have been taken to strengthen the party.
Regarding the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls for two seats in Assam, Borah said that the party currently lacks enough MLAs in the state assembly to win the election. He added, “If anyone will come and desire to contest in the Rajya Sabha polls, then we may think about this. But as of now, no one has come forward.”
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Assam Congress Leader -: A leader from the Congress party in the state of Assam, which is a political party in India.
Bhupen Kumar Borah -: He is the president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, which is a regional branch of the Congress party in Assam.
Income Tax Department -: A government agency in India that collects taxes from people and businesses.
summoned -: Called or asked to come to a place, usually for official reasons.
financial documents -: Papers that show money-related information, like income, expenses, and taxes.
Aayakar Bhawan -: The office building of the Income Tax Department in Guwahati, Assam.
proceedings -: Official actions or steps taken, usually in a legal or formal context.
Income Tax Act 1961 -: A law in India that explains how taxes should be collected and managed.
penalty -: A punishment, usually in the form of a fine or fee, for not following rules.
non-compliance -: Not following or obeying rules or instructions.
MLAs -: Members of the Legislative Assembly, who are elected representatives in the state government.
Rajya Sabha -: The upper house of India’s Parliament, similar to the Senate in other countries.