Question: (Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 2:15 PM)Can information related to disciplinary proceedings and domestic inquiries be denied under section 8(1)(h). | ||
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Answer: No. Section 8(1)(h) is applicable only to investigation under Cr. P C and not disciplinary proceedings. Even in the case of an investigation under the Cr. PC, the information can be denied only if the disclosure of this information would impede the process of investigation or apprehension, or prosecution of offenders. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 2:15 PM)Can information related to events that happened more than 20 years before the date of request, be denied under section 8(3)? | ||
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Answer: Section 8(3) is the provision to disclose the information pertaining to exemptions other than under section 8(1)(a), 8(1) (e) and 8(1) (i) after 20 years. Hence information except section 8(1)(a), 8(1) (e) and 8(1) (i) need not be disclosed after 20 years from the period it has been computed. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 4:48 PM)Can IT returns be disclosed by Income Tax Department? | ||
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Answer: IT returns filed by an assesse are confidential information which include details of commercial activities and that it relates to 3rd party information, which are submitted in fiduciary capacities. It is exempted under Sec 8(1)(j) and there is no public interest involved in the matter. | ||