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TMI Blog2001 (11) TMI 41X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... der articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, as public interest litigation (P.I.L.) essentially against the Income-tax Department and also against one individual (who too was added by way of amendment as respondent No. 4 in the writ) Mr. Gangadhar Verma. By this petition, the grievance of the petitioner is that several persons/firms/associations/companies, who are engaged in the business ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... etition of this nature this court cannot embark upon any inquiry much less an investigative type of inquiry and convert this court into an investigating court. It is neither the function of this court, nor is it even contemplated in our extraordinary jurisdiction conferred under articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, while dealing with public interest litigation. An inquiry of this nat ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... is subject to ultimate authorisation by the Commissioner of Income-tax of the concerned area. The aforementioned powers which are conferred on the authorities under the Act cannot be exercised by the High Court in public interest litigation, filed by any individual else, it will amount to overstepping the powers by this court. A perusal of the petition indicates that the petitioner has sought ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ars is noticed then action as contemplated under the Income-tax Act depending upon the nature of concealment be taken, keeping in view the relevant provisions of the Income-tax Act and the rules framed thereunder. Let this be done within six months. Needless to observe that any observations made by us while disposing of this writ may not be construed to mean deciding of any issue in favour of or a ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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