The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Additional Chief Secretary (IT), Delhi for income tax data sharing to identify beneficiaries of welfare schemes.
“In pursuance of sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 138 of the Income- tax Act, 1961, the Central Government hereby specifies ‘Additional Chief Secretary (IT), Department of Information & Technology, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi’ for the purposes of the said clause in connection with sharing of information regarding Income-tax payers for identifying eligible beneficiaries under the social welfare schemes of Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi,” the notification read.
Section 138(1)(a)(ii) of the Income- tax Act, 1961 states that the Income Tax Board or any authorized authority can share tax-related information with government officials or bodies if the Central Government deems it necessary in the public interest. This data sharing helps the specified officials perform their duties under other laws.
Notification Details
Notification No. 20/2025
Date: 18th March, 2025
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