An extraordinary case has surfaced in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Ravindra Singh Chauhan, a cook helper earning a modest salary, has been served a tax notice for 46 crore rupees by the Income Tax Department. His monthly income ranges from 8,000 to 10,000 rupees, making the tax demand seem impossible. This unexpected notice has significantly disrupted Ravindra Singh Chauhan’s life, leaving him confused.
Ravindra Singh Chauhan, originally from Bhind, maintains he works solely as a cook. He states his account never registered transactions exceeding three lakh rupees annually. However, he was accused of transactions amounting to 46 crore rupees. He obtained his bank statements for the previous five years from the Punjab National Bank in Bhind. The statements revealed transactions well below three lakh rupees, raising his suspicion. He requested the bank manager to conduct a detailed investigation.
The investigation uncovered that a second account in Ravindra Singh Chauhan’s name existed in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. Astonishingly, this account still possessed 12.5 lakh rupees. Further investigation revealed that while working at a toll company, his supervisor had acquired his documents under the pretext of PF to open a fraudulent account. This fabricated account was used for the extensive financial dealings.
Ravindra Singh Chauhan sought assistance from the police station and other agencies, but received no support. He has now filed a petition in the Gwalior High Court. The investigation also showed that Ravindra has two accounts, one each in Bhind and Delhi. The Delhi account is linked to a trading company. The resolution of his case and his chances of receiving relief from the Income Tax Department’s enormous demand are yet to be determined by the High Court.