2 Cr found at home of I-T commissioner's CA

The CBI found Rs 2.01 crore belonging to arrested Income Tax commissioner Daya Shankar from his chartered accountant's residence in Lucknow. The CBI also seized Rs 8.5 lakh from Shankar's Mumbai residence and Rs 4 lakh from his Ghaziabad house. Shanker was arrested on August 29 while accepting Rs 2 lakh from a businessman to reduce his income tax liabilities.

Those having information relevant to the case about the investments of Shanker and his family members can contact Rishi Raj Singh, joint director, CBI, on 9833400669, DIG Abhin Modak on 9969201916, 8108224455 or 022-22882794. tnn Identity of the callers will be kept secret.

CBI has found Rs 2.01 crore of arrested income tax commissioner Daya Shanker from his chartered accountant's residence at Lucknow. CBI said Shanker and his family members own properties-office premises, flats, agricultural land in Navi Mumbai, Lucknow, Delhi, Ghaziabad collectively valued at Rs 1.74 crore. CBI also seized Rs 8.5 lakh from his Mumbai residence and Rs 4 lakh from his Ghaziabad house. Shanker also has fixed deposits of Rs 31.5 lakh in banks in Ghaziabad and Delhi.

CBI arrested Shanker on August 29 while accepting two lakh rupees from a businessman to reduce his income tax demand. Those having information about the investments of Shanker and his family members can contact Rishi Raj Singh, joint director CBI on 9833400669, DIG Abhin Modak on 9969201916 or 8108224455 or 022-22882794. Identity of the callers will be kept secret. (Times of India)