Rs 24 crore cash sales in Form 26AS, Rs 4-crore tax demand: How a five-star hotel cook won his case in Delhi High Court

Mr. Lalit, a cook at Hotel Ashoka, received a surprising income tax notice claiming Rs 4 crore. This notice cited Rs 24 crore in cash sales attributed to him, leading to significant distress. His Form 26AS incorrectly showed these transactions, prompting Lalit to file a complaint regarding identity theft. The Delhi High Court ultimately canceled the tax demand, finding insufficient evidence from the Income Tax Department.