Income Tax Bill 2025 Faces Public and Political Uproar

Mar 07, 2025 Khushi Kumari

The Income Tax Bill 2025 introduced by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman allows tax officials to access digital and financial data without a warrant

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This includes emails, social media accounts, bank details, and trading transactions

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Officials can access data based merely on suspicion

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The bill aims to update tax regulations but faces strong opposition

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Congress leader Supriya Shrinate and critics warn it could suppress dissent and enable political control

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A 31-member Select Committee is examining the bill and is chaired by BJP Vice President Baijayant Panda

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The bill has sparked widespread public outcry

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