Tax fraud of 350 million INR has occurred. The Modi Govt is a mute spectator in the matter, showing little to no action despite more than a hundred representations from various stakeholders urging intervention. Modi Government’s Silence on Tax Fraud has become impossible to ignore. This inaction raises serious concerns about the commitment to combating financial crime and upholding the integrity of the tax system.

Income tax authorities do not share information with the state police, which raises concerns regarding transparency and accountability. The investigation primarily focuses on the misuse of permanent account numbers. Tax officials’ involvement in this serious case of tax fraud contributes to this lack of communication. Such fraud can have widespread implications, affecting numerous individuals and businesses.

Such tax fraud is a major source of backdoor income. It benefits corrupt income tax officers of the Department of Income Tax, Government of India. These illicit financial practices undermine the integrity of the tax system. They also result in significant losses to the national treasury. Ultimately, this impacts public services and welfare programs meant for the vulnerable sections of society.

🛑Modi Government’s Silence on Tax Fraud: Tax Fraud and PAN Misuse

The central focus of all grievances is a specific, alleged criminal activity:

• Magnitude of Fraud: A tax fraud of ₹350 million (35 crore INR).
• Method of Fraud: Fraudulent misuse of the complainant’s PAN (GSWPS0850Q).
• Entities Involved: Involvement of “Near about 200 companies/firms registered with the government of India” that allegedly misused the PAN.
• Complainant’s Status: Yogi M. P. Singh, the complainant, asserts that he is a victim of this fraud. He claims he did not carry out the transactions for which authorities are investigating him. Read more.
• Criminal Case Registered: Investigators are currently conducting a criminal investigation under FIR No. 291/2023. They are examining the case under Section 420 IPC as well as 66C and 66D of the IT Act. The authorities are handling the case at Police Station Kotwali Katra, Mirzapur.

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🛂 Allegations Against the Income Tax Department (ITD)

A significant focus highlights the actions and alleged corruption within the ITD: (Modi Government’s Silence on Tax Fraud)

• Official Harassment: The Income Tax Department sends the complainant notices, including a Notice under Section 133(6) by ITO Sonal Singh for Assessment Year 2022-23. They target him for transactions he did not make, referring to this as “Harassment by official.”
• Contradictory Actions: A specific grievance highlights that a notice issued by ITO Sonal Singh is “contrary to a remark made by Priyanka Durbey (Addl. Director of Income Tax TPS-II).” This suggests a lack of coordination within the department. Moreover, it indicates conflicting views among officials.
• Source of Corruption: The complainant alleges that such tax fraud is a “major source of backdoor income.” It also benefits “corrupt income tax officers” of the Department of Income Tax.
• Failure to Provide Reason: An earlier grievance (MINHA/E/2023/0021424) focused on the right to reason. It demanded that the ITD explain why they streamed messages to his number/email instead of sending them to the actual holder of the alleged mobile number/email in the Annual Information Report.

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🚫 Allegations of Administrative Non-Cooperation and Obstruction (Modi Government’s Silence on Tax Fraud)

A critical point of contention is the alleged lack of support for the police investigation:

• Stalling Police Investigation: The core administrative grievance is that the S.P. Mirzapur and the local police have stalled their investigation. This delay occurs because the Income Tax Department and the banking sector are not cooperating, failing to provide the required information concerning the 200+ companies.
• Unreasonable Grievance Closure: The ITD/CBDT closes grievances (e.g., MINHA/E/2025/0006503 and MINHA/E/2023/0021424) without merit and submits unreasonable remarks. They also invite “multiple grievances on the same subject matter,” which creates “lawlessness.”
• Demand for Action: The complainant repeatedly urges the police (S.P. Mirzapur) to obtain documents and investigate. This action includes the 200 companies/firms and the PANs available in the Tax Information Summary (TIS). The complainant makes this request regardless of the central departments’ non-cooperation.

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📝 Status of Grievance Redressal (Modi Government’s Silence on Tax Fraud)

The documents detail the procedural journey of the complaint:

• CPGRAM Closure: Multiple grievances have been formally closed by the ITD. This includes cases where “CPGRAM is hereby redressed as per the JDIT(OSD)(I&CI), Lucknow.
• Complainant’s Dissatisfaction: The complainant consistently states, “No” to the question, “Has your complaint been resolved?” The reason for dissatisfaction is “Harassment by official.” Learn more.
• Active Appeal: The most recent status shows the matter escalated to an Appeal (e.g., CBODT/E/A/25/0001439). This is currently Appeal Received by the office of Sunita Bainsla (DGIT, Intelligence and Criminal Investigation).

📝 Conclusion: The Imperative for Quality-Based Disposal

The disturbing facts of this case—involving an alleged ₹350 million tax fraud facilitated by the fraudulent misuse of a single individual’s Permanent Account Number (PAN)—underscore a critical breakdown in both administrative accountability. (Modi Government’s Silence on Tax Fraud)
There is also a significant failure in inter-departmental cooperation in India.

1. Focus on the Victim, Not Just the Tax Loss (Modi Government’s Silence on Tax Fraud)

While the massive quantum of the alleged tax fraud is alarming, the central tragedy lies in the plight of the victim, Yogi M. P. Singh. He is subjected to harassment by officials. He receives tax notices, such as the one under Section 133(6), for transactions carried out by alleged fraudsters. The repeated assertion that the grievances were closed without looking into the merit of the case highlights a procedural failure. This failure is in distinguishing between a genuine taxpayer and a victim of identity theft.

The applicant’s demand is for a quality-based disposal, not merely an administrative one. This means the department must go beyond closing files based on internal remarks and commit to a thorough investigation that validates the victim’s claim.

2. The Stalling of Justice: Administrative Gridlock

The investigation’s fate now rests on the principle of cooperation, which is demonstrably absent. The local police (S.P. Mirzapur) registered FIR No. 291/2023. They cannot move forward due to the alleged non-cooperation of the Income Tax Department (ITD) and the banking sector. (Modi Government’s Silence on Tax Fraud)

This situation is unacceptable. The bureaucratic obstruction effectively shields the actual culprits. These culprits are the 200 comPANies and firms alleged to have misused the PAN. This obstruction perpetuates the cycle of administrative appeal. The appeal is now resting with the DGIT, I&CI. The ITD’s refusal to share crucial information from the Tax Information Summary (TIS) is the primary hurdle concerning these fraudulent entities.

3. The Demand for Accountability and Systemic Reform

The pursuit of justice in this case is a litmus test for governance. A quality-driven resolution requires: (Modi Government’s Silence on Tax Fraud)

• Reversing Unreasonable Closure: Immediately directing the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Intelligence and Criminal Investigation (I&CI) wing to re-open the grievances and issue an order for a joint, time-bound investigation with the police.
• Fixing Accountability: Initiating a separate vigilance inquiry into the actions of the officials who issued notices or closed the case with unreasonable remarks, especially when these actions contradicted internal advice.
• Prioritizing Police Investigation: Mandating the ITD and all financial institutions to share all records concerning the 200 PANs and firms to allow the police to collect evidence and identify the actual perpetrators.

When the department meant to fight tax fraud appears to impede the investigation, it validates the suspicion of systemic corruption and creates “lawlessness in the government machinery.” Only a decisive, quality-driven intervention by the highest authorities can restore faith and ensure justice for victims of financial identity fraud.