Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to explain the Indian taxpayers’ harassment saga in the name of revenue collections by the taxmen.
Design/methodology/approach
The study gas adopted descriptive viewpoints supported by empirical evidence.
Findings
Pursuant to the recent amendments in the Act, a good number of Sections such as 132(1), 132(1 A) and 153 A have empowered the tax officials to conduct raids without explaining the reasons, call for papers for reopening assessments of cases of a decade old and has increased the quantum of penalty for the default period substantially.
Originality/value
The paper is an original one and free from plagiarism.
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