Shocking Incidents of Tax Notices in Uttar Pradesh Raise Concerns Over Identity Misuse

In a shocking incident, a farmer received a notice of ₹30 crore from the Income Tax Department in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura. This alarming situation has raised serious questions about the authorities, as it is not an isolated case. In recent weeks, several low-income workers, including a juice seller, a locksmith, and a contract employee, have received tax notices amounting to crores. These incidents underscore growing concerns about identity misuse and cyber fraud under the Yogi Adityanath-led government in the state.

Details About The Incident

Saurabh Kumar, a farmer from Damodpura village in the Aurangabad area of Mathura, was taken aback when he received a fresh notice of ₹30 crore on March 26, 2025, from the Income Tax Department. Shockingly, this is not the first time he has faced such an issue; back in 2022, Kumar had also been issued a notice for ₹14 crore, which he disregarded, believing it to be a mistake.

Fake GST Numbers & Firms Using His PAN

Upon receiving the latest notice, Saurabh consulted a friend who helped him investigate the matter. What they uncovered was alarming. His PAN card had been misused to register two fake GST numbers, and fraudulent firms were operating in his name. Kumar insists that he has no connection to these businesses, yet his identity is being exploited for significant financial fraud.

Authorities Still Unaware

According to the local police (SP City), no official complaint has been filed yet. They have assured the public that once a complaint is received, they will investigate and take appropriate legal action regarding the matter.

More Victims Across Uttar Pradesh

In just the last 15 days, three additional low-income individuals from the state have reported receiving similar tax notices for astronomical amounts:

  • Karan Kumar, a contract worker, received a notice for ₹34 crore, despite earning only ₹15,000 per month. His family is in distress following the tax notice. Karan suspects that his PAN and Aadhaar were misused by a contractor while he worked for ₹8,300/month at a private paper company in Noida Sector 4. He has since filed a written complaint with Chandaus police station in Aligarh.
  • Mohammad Rais, a juice seller in Aligarh Civil Court, was issued a notice for over ₹7 crore.
  • Yogesh, a locksmith (tala karigar) from Aligarh, received a notice totaling ₹11 crore.

These incidents reveal a troubling trend of misuse of PAN and Aadhaar cards in financial frauds. Vulnerable individuals from poor and middle-class backgrounds, who may not fully understand these systems, are being targeted by cyber fraudsters.