Nagpur: In an unbelievable turn of events, a poor labourer from Betul district in Madhya Pradesh has received an income tax notice demanding a whopping Rs 314 crore, 79 lakh, 87 thousand, and 883. The recipient, Chandrashekhar Pandit Rao Kohad, a daily wage worker living in a rented house, was left completely shocked after receiving the notice from the Income Tax Department. His modest income of Rs 200-300 per day barely helps him sustain his family.
Family in Shock, Health Deteriorates
Chandrashekhar revealed that his wife is unwell, and since receiving the notice, the entire family has been under severe mental stress. He himself is a heart patient and has fallen ill due to the pressure and fear caused by the unexpected demand. Currently, he is undergoing treatment in Nagpur, and his financial situation has worsened.
Discrepancy in Land Ownership Raises Questions
The issue came to light when the Income Tax Department in Maharashtra sought information from the Betul Multai Municipality regarding Chandrashekhar’s assets. The query was based on land reportedly registered under his name. However, during verification, it was discovered that the land in question is not owned by Chandrashekhar but is instead registered in the name of Manohar Harakchand, son of Radhelal Kirad, a resident of Devthan in Amla.
Municipal authorities clarified that they have no records of any land registered under Chandrashekhar’s name. According to CMO in-charge G.R. Deshmukh, this clarification has been communicated to the income tax department.
Bank Account Under Scrutiny
Chandrashekhar mentioned that he opened a bank account in Nagpur around four years ago, where he used to deposit small savings from his daily earnings. A bank agent took his mobile number at the time, but the number was never linked to the account, and Chandrashekhar remained unaware of any unusual activity associated with it.
The tax notice, reportedly based on transactions totaling Rs 3 crore, has raised suspicions of possible misuse or fraudulent activities conducted in his name without his knowledge.
Legal Help on the Way
Determined to clear his name, Chandrashekhar is now preparing to consult advocates and file a legal case. He wants the matter thoroughly investigated to understand how such an enormous tax liability was imposed on someone with no connection to such high-value transactions.
