Public Servant Faces Prosecution Under Income Tax Act for Unlawful Disclosure, Requires Central Government Approval per Section 280.
Prosecution under Section 280 of the Income Tax Act is initiated when a public servant unlawfully discloses information or documents obtained during official duties, violating Section 138(2). Such prosecution requires prior approval from the Central Government. Section 138(2) mandates that certain information or documents may only be furnished or produced by a public servant to specified authorities as directed by the Central Government.
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