The taxmen sealed off the offices for a survey linked to alleged irregularities in international taxation and transfer pricing involving the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), said sources.The Income Tax Authorities are currently at the BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai and we are fully cooperating. We hope to have this situation resolved as soon as possible, the BBC tweeted.
Documents were seized and phones and laptops of journalists were taken away. Employees were asked not to call anyone.
Image source- TwitterAs part of a survey, the Income Tax department only covers the business premises of a company and does not raid residences and other locations of its promoters or directors.
This actions comes soon after the centeru2019s decision to ban the documentary on the prime minister.The controversial documentary, although not banned, was ordered blocked on social media. However there were several private screenings, including at colleges and universities, leading to scuffles with police at some venues.A petition seeking a complete ban on BBC and BBC India from operating in the country was dismissed in the Supreme Court.Comment down your view regarding the tax evasion at the BBCu2019s office. Also was there a need to put a ban on the documentary?
