Justice Ensured: High Court Orders Fair Rewards for Tax Informants
The Bombay High Court has mandated the Maharashtra government to reward Darshan Singh Parmar, a 76-year-old informer of tax evaders, with Rs 19 lakh. Parmar's efforts since 1992 have led to numerous tax recoveries. The court emphasized prompt payments and fairness under the government's reward scheme to prevent informant frustration.
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The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to provide an interim reward of Rs 19 lakh to Darshan Singh Parmar, a 76-year-old informer. The court stressed that informers who contribute to tax evasion recoveries should be compensated fairly and not face unnecessary delays.
A bench of Justices M S Sonak and Jitendra Jain ordered that the exact reward for Parmar, whose information led to significant tax recoveries since 1992, be determined within six months. The court criticized the authorities for delaying payments and failing to cooperate effectively.
The court underscored the importance of operating a fair reward scheme, highlighting that informants should not suffer undue hassle. It also condemned frivolous objections that delay legitimate payments. The sales tax commissioner and state finance secretary are to finalize and disburse the precise reward amount promptly.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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