Advisory - Fraudulent Tax Claims by Armed Forces

The attached document is an advisory issued by the Standing Army Pay Commission Section, detailing concerns over fraudulent claims on Income Tax Returns by government employees, including Armed Forces personnel. 

It references multiple cases from 2023 where individuals claimed excessive deductions under various sections of the Income Tax Act without eligibility. Notably, the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax in Odisha highlighted unusual salary refunds on ITRs filed by government employees, including the misuse of fake PAN card numbers in House Rent Allowance (HRA) claims.

The advisory stresses that such practices damage the image and trust in the Armed Forces, potentially leading to disciplinary action. It instructs all ranks to recheck and provide evidence for claims made in ITRs from FY 2021-22 to FY 2023-24, urging those with insufficient evidence to file updated returns immediately as a voluntary compliance to avoid penalties and prosecution. 

The advisory also calls for increased vigilance in future filings, as the IT Department is cross-verifying all documents. 

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