<h1>Government Cracks Down on Tax Evaders with New Measures; Taxpayer Details Protected Under Sec 138 of Income-tax Act.</h1> The government is actively pursuing tax evaders through ongoing measures under direct tax laws, which include searches, surveys, income assessments, and the imposition of taxes, interest, and penalties. Prosecution complaints are filed in criminal courts when applicable. To support these efforts, Regional Direct Taxes Advisory Committees have been established in 64 locations across the country. While actions against tax evaders continue, specific taxpayer information remains confidential under section 138 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. This information was disclosed by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance in a written response to a parliamentary question.