Para 3 - Secrecy of identity of informant & information - Income Tax Informants Rewards Scheme, 2018

3. Secrecy of identity of informant information: Identity of the informant, the information given by him (including all related documents/annexures) or the reward paid to him shall not be disclosed to any person/authority except when expressly required under any law for the time being in force or by order of any court of law. The documents/annexures relating to identity and information shall remain confidential and be dealt with accordingly. After allotment of Informant Code, the person shall be identified with Informant Code only.