Madras HC says Income-Tax Data Leak Complaint Requires Administrative Examination

The petitioner alleged that his income-tax returns for FY 2013-14 to FY 2022-23 had been unlawfully obtained by a private party and sought an inquiry to identify the person responsible and the beneficiary. The High Court directed the Principal Commissioner to consider and dispose of his representations on merits within three months, without expressing any opinion on the allegations.