Question : TAX DEFAULTERS



(a) whether due to weakness in internal control number of defaulters have increased manifold during April 2001 to September, 2001 in comparison to the corresponding period of previous year, involving duty to the extent of Rs.215.04 crores;

(b) if so, the steps have been taken to remove the weakness in internal control;

(c) whether the number of defaulters have increased from October, 2001 to date; and

(d) if so, the details thereof ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (S. S. PALANIMANICKAM)

(a) to (d): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.