Introduction: The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued Notification No. 13/2024 dated 19th January, 2024. This notification pertains to the summoning of witnesses for a departmental inquiry related to Shri Sailendra Mamidi, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Retd.), who is the Charged Officer.
Detailed Analysis: The notification, S.O. 312(E), states that the Central Government deems it necessary to summon witnesses for the departmental inquiry. The witnesses listed include individuals such as Sh.Vinod P S Shibu, Sh. Ajayan, Y. Hari Kumar (Retd.) Addl. Sup. of Police, and others. The notification empowers the inquiring authority to exercise the specified powers under the Departmental Inquiries (Enforcement of Attendance of Witnesses and Production of Documents) Act, 1972.
The witnesses, including Sh. Vinod P S Shibu, Sh. Ajayan, and others, are required to provide their statements and be examined on oath in connection with the inquiry. The powers conferred by sub-section(1) of section 4 of the mentioned Act are granted to the inquiring authority for the summoning and enforcing the attendance of witnesses.
The individuals summoned range from former police officials to administrative managers, indicating a diverse set of perspectives to be considered during the inquiry. The authorization given by the Central Government emphasizes the seriousness of the matter and the need for a thorough investigation.
Conclusion: In conclusion, Notification No. 13/2024 sheds light on the initiation of a departmental inquiry and the summoning of witnesses in the case of Shri Sailendra Mamidi. The involvement of individuals from various backgrounds signifies the complexity of the investigation. The Central Government’s authorization underlines the commitment to ensuring a fair and comprehensive examination of the matter. Stakeholders and the public are encouraged to stay informed about further developments related to this income tax notification.
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MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
(CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES)
Notification No. 13/2024 – Income Tax | Dated: 19th January, 2024
S.O. 312(E). WHEREAS, the Central Government is of the opinion that for the purpose of departmental inquiry relating to Shri Sailendra Mamidi, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Retd.) (Charged Officer), it is necessary to summon as witnesses, namely, (1) Sh.Vinod P S Shibu S/o P.K. Sreedharan, R/o Pezhuvelil home, Vadavathoor P.O., Kottayam, Pin- 686019; (2) Sh. Ajayan S/o Sh. A.N. Gopalan, R/o Valechria, Kumarakom P.O., Kottayam; (3)Y. Hari Kumar (Retd.) Addl. Sup. of Police, CBI/ACB, Bengaluru R/o Revathy house No. 209, Ward No. 4, Krishnapuram Village, Pullikkanakku, Kayamkulam Alappuzha, Pin-690573; (4) Sh. Satheesh Kumar M M, R/o Mannuserril house, Amalagiri P.O., Kottayam, Pin- 686561; (5) Sh. Bijumon M G, R/o Mundackal house, Cheruvandoor, Ettumanoor P.O., Kottayam, Pin- 686631; (6) Sh. Binesh Jacob Mathew, R/o Manamthadathil house, Pattithanam, P.O. Etturmannoor, Kottayam-68663 1; (7) Sh. Joy Thomas, Prop. M/s Powath Jewellers, R/o Powath House, Kumarakom P.O., Kottayam; (8) Sh. Manu M S, S/o Sh. Soman. K, R/o Mangala Mukidiyil, Mudiyoorkonam, P.O. Pandalam, Pathanamthitta; (9) Sh. Thomas Kurien, Finance and administrative, Manager and Cashier M/s Vellapally Brothers R/o Vattackattu house, Pakkil P.O., Kottayam, District- 686012, Kerala; and (10) Sh. Raju, S/o Sh. Appukkuttan Nair, R/o Kunnil Veedu, Manntodi, Veiloor, Murkkupuzha P.O., Thiruvananthapuram (Nityananda Madom, Chilambil, Sasthavattom P.O., Thiruvananthapuram).
NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the power conferred by sub-section(1) of section 4 of the Departmental Inquiries (Enforcement of Attendance of Witnesses and Production of Documents) Act, 1972, the Central Government hereby authorises the inquiring authority to exercise the powers specified in the section 5 of the said Act in respect of the summoning and enforcing the attendance of witnesses and examining them on oath in relation to witnesses, namely (1) Sh.Vinod P S Shibu; (2) Sh. Ajayan; (3) Sh. Y. Hari Kumar; (4) Sh. Satheesh Kumar M M; (5) Sh. Bijumon M G; (6) Sh. Binesh Jacob Mathew; (7) Sh. Joy Thomas; (8) Sh. Manu M S; (9) Sh. Thomas Kurien; and (10) Sh. Raju.
[Notification No. 13/2024/ F.No. C-14011/41/2018-V&L]
Dr. VIVEK NANDAN, Under Secy.
