What are the provisions with respect to the non-disclosure of information regarding the taxpayer/assessee?

Ans. The CBDT or the Income Tax Department does not provide feedback and/or update on the information received or subsequent actions taken thereon. Disclosure of information regarding specific taxpayers is prohibited except as provided under section 138 of the income-tax Act, 1961 and ​Section 84 of the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, read with section 138​ of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Directorates-General of Income Tax (Investigation) are exempt from providing information under Section 24 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 read with the Second Schedule thereof.

In case of any grievance, the Informant may contact the PDIT (Inv.) concerned, who shall take necessary steps to redress the grievance expeditiously.