Section 50B: Electronic scrutiny and intimation

[50B. Electronic scrutiny and intimation.-- (1) The Board may implement a computerized system for the purpose of automated scrutiny, analysis and cross-matching of returns and other available data relating to registered persons and to electronically send intimations to such registered persons about any issue detected by the system. (2) The intimation sent by the computerized system under sub-section (1) shall be in the nature of an advice or advance notice, aimed at allowing the registered person to clarify the issue, rectify any mistake or take other corrective action before any legal or penal action is initiated. (3) The computerized system shall be so implemented so as to keep record of the issues detected, intimations sent, responses received and actions taken, and to present such information to the officer of Inland Revenue and to the Board in the prescribed manner. (4) The Board may prescribe procedures and specifications for the smooth and efficient operation of the computerised system.]

Effective date: 1990-11-01

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