Latest Director-General of Income-Tax (Investigation) News & Updates

Income Tax Department Raises Concerns Over Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Election Affidavits

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Chennai, April 21 (IANS) The Income Tax Department has informed the Madras High Court about apparent inconsistencies in the election affidavits of Udhayanidhi Stalin, particularly concerning investments, loans, and financial disclosures across the 2021 and 2026 Assembly polls.In a counter-affidavit filed before the court, the Department stated that an investment of ₹7.36 crore in Red Giant Movies, disclosed by Stalin in his 2021 affidavit, does not appear in his 2026 declaration.At the same ti…

Income Tax Department Sets Up Control Room for Election Expenditure Monitoring in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

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Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) In a significant step to curb the influence of unaccounted money in the run-up to the forthcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry, the Directorate of Income-Tax (Investigation) has established a dedicated 24×7 control room to monitor election-related expenditure. The move follows a directive from the Election Commission of India (ECI), which has intensified surveillance measures to ensure free and fair polls. According to an official …