Rs 400 crore agricultural income but no land: CBDT digs up names of rich ‘farmers’ without farms
- Posted on May 22, 2026
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Rs 400 crore agricultural income but no land: CBDT digs up names of rich ‘farmers’ without farms
Tax authorities have uncovered a major scam involving fake agricultural income claims. Over 300 individuals claimed exemptions worth thousands of crores without owning any land. These claims were used to evade taxes and legitimize black money. The Income Tax Department used advanced data analytics and satellite imagery to identify these fraudulent activities. Genuine farmers are not affected.