A shocking case of alleged identity misuse has surfaced in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, where three low-income workers have received massive tax notices despite having no financial capacity to owe such amounts.
Among them, a factory laborer, a cleaner, and a juice vendor have been served Income Tax notices demanding payments ranging from Rs 7.8 crore to Rs 33.89 crore.
Yogesh Sharma, a factory worker struggling to pay his electricity bill, was stunned to receive a notice stating he owed Rs 11.12 crore in taxes.
With his wife battling tuberculosis and their financial situation already dire, the news left them in shock. “I have never even seen such an amount. My wife and I have skipped meals since we received the notice,” said Sharma, whose electricity was disconnected due to non-payment.
Similarly, Karan Kumar, a cleaner earning Rs 15,000 per month under contract with the State Bank of India, was notified of an outstanding tax amount of Rs 33.89 crore. “I suspect my PAN and Aadhaar card have been misused. I am trying to get this investigated,” he said.
Mohammed Raees, a juice vendor, found himself in a similar predicament, receiving a notice for Rs 7.8 crore.
“I only sell juice. I have never seen so much money in my life,” he said, bewildered. His friend Sohail expressed outrage, questioning how a small vendor could owe such a huge sum.
The cases have raised concerns over potential misuse of personal identification documents, with victims now seeking legal recourse. Authorities have yet to confirm how the discrepancies occurred, leaving these individuals struggling to clear their names.
Meet Yogesh Sharma. A daily wager from Aligarh.
Couldn't pay electricity bill, so the power is cut. Wife is sick. They barely have ₹ 100 at home.
And now Income Tax has served him a notice for ₹ 11 crore! pic.twitter.com/vDURVB7YvV
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