Golflinks issues clarification on IT survey, denies ties to public officials or Bescom
Reports on Thursday had mentioned that IT had raided Golflinks Software Park Private Limited in connection with smart meter-related matters.
'Routine proceedure'
'We formally and unequivocally clarify that the aforesaid Income Tax survey was a routine procedure carried out by the Income Tax Department under Section 133A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and has no connection to public officials, State government departments, Bescom contracts, or smart meter-related matters,' Jacob Kuruvilla, Chief Executive Officer of Golflinks, said in a release.
He added that Golflinks Software Park Private Limited operates in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 'Statutory filings, including Income Tax returns, have been duly and accurately submitted within the prescribed timelines, in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act and related rules,' he noted.
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