Calcutta HC Rules on ITR Mandate for Government Employees

Calcutta HC Rules on ITR Mandate for Government Employees

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that the mandatory requirement of submitting Income Tax Returns (ITR) to prove income does not apply to salaried government employees. The Court directed Oriental Insurance to deposit the necessary amount as stipulated in the insurance claim process.

The Bench reasoned that government employees' salaries can be reliably ascertained through salary slips, rendering the ITR requirement redundant in such cases. This judgment underscores the distinct treatment for government employees in income verification processes.

This ruling is vital for practitioners dealing with insurance claims and income verification, clarifying the applicability of ITR requirements for government workers and ensuring streamlined processes for claims based on firm income sources.