Joint Secretary DFPD Authorized Under Section 138 to Access Tax Data for PMGKAY Beneficiary Verification

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....Central Government exercised powers under s.138(1)(a)(ii) of Income Tax Act 1961 to designate Joint Secretary, DFPD as authorized official for accessing income tax information. This authorization specifically enables data sharing to identify eligible beneficiaries under PMGKAY scheme. The notification extends legal authority for inter-departmental information exchange between tax authorities and food security administration, facilitating targeted welfare distribution while maintaining statutory compliance for confidential tax data access. The designation streamlines administrative processes for beneficiary verification through official income records.....