Unnao: A family of a daily-wage labourer in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district has been left stunned after the Income Tax Department issued a summons to the labourer’s daughter seeking an explanation for an alleged undisclosed income of ₹20.98 crore. The notice, issued under Section 131(1A) of the Income Tax Act, asks the student to explain alleged high-value financial transactions, prompting the family to suspect misuse of her identity documents.
Tax Summons Sparks Shock
The student, Rashmi Savita, daughter of labourer Ajay Shankar and a resident of Girijabagh locality in Unnao, said she received the summons from the Income Tax Department’s Chandigarh office on April 30. According to the notice, she was directed to appear and submit her explanation by May 5 regarding the alleged undisclosed income and financial dealings.
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Section 131(1A) of the Income Tax Act empowers tax authorities to summon individuals and seek information when there is a suspicion of concealed income or financial irregularities. The notice reportedly sought details regarding alleged transactions amounting to ₹20.98 crore, leaving the family shocked given their modest financial background.
Identity Misuse Suspected
Rashmi’s family said they survive on daily-wage labour and have no connection with any business or high-value financial transactions. They described the allegations mentioned in the summons as completely unexpected and deeply distressing.
Rashmi stated that she has already submitted her reply to the Income Tax Department through the prescribed legal process, denying any involvement in such financial activities. She has also lodged a complaint through the public grievance portal, expressing concern that her PAN card and Aadhaar card may have been misused by unknown persons to carry out fraudulent transactions.
Police Action Sought
In addition, she has approached the Superintendent of Police and submitted a written complaint requesting registration of a criminal case against those responsible for the alleged identity misuse. She has also urged the police to investigate the matter thoroughly and share the findings with the Income Tax Department in Chandigarh so that the records can be corrected if fraud is established.
The case has raised concerns over the possible misuse of personal identity documents in financial frauds. Authorities are expected to examine whether the alleged transactions were carried out using forged or misused identity credentials and determine who may be responsible.
Financial Records Under Watch
Commenting on such cases, renowned cyber crime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh said cybercriminals and financial fraudsters often misuse PAN, Aadhaar, and other identity documents to create shell accounts, carry out fraudulent financial transactions, or evade regulatory scrutiny. He advised citizens to regularly monitor their financial records, verify any unexpected tax notices immediately, and promptly report suspected identity theft to both law enforcement agencies and the concerned government departments.
