CBDT Clarification Regarding Information Received Under the DTAA With Germany

Press Information Bureau

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

05-December-2011 16:12 IST

It has been reported in some sections of the press that the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has shared details of 18 individuals found to have stashed illegal funds abroad in LGT bank accounts.

In this connection, it is clarified that the CBDT has not shared any information received under the DTAA with Germany regarding Indians having accounts in the LGT bank, Liechtenstein, with any other agency. The CBDT has also not authorised the use of the information received for any purpose other than tax purposes.

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