(a) the number of cities/towns in which “one-by-six†scheme introduced
for widening the tax base is presently in operation;
(b) whether the Government propose to extend the scheme to whole of country;
(c) if so, the details in this regard;
(d) if so, the total number of assessees brought under the tax-net under
the scheme uptill December 31, 2002; and
(e) the total tax revenue realized/ collected under the scheme as on
December 31, 2002?
MINISTER OF STATE(REVENUE) IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE & COMPANY AFFAIRS (SHRI GINGEE N. RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) The One-by-six scheme is presently in operation in 4989 cities/
towns of the country.
(b) No, Sir. However, it is submitted that the One-by-six scheme already
covers all the urban areas of the country having a population of more than
5000 as per the 1991 census.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) The total number of assessees who have filed their income tax returns under
the One-by-six scheme between 1st April 2002 and 31st December 2002 is 16.86 lakhs.
(e) One-by-six scheme covers all those assessees whose income is below the
taxable limit and who are therefore otherwise not liable to file their income
tax returns. Therefore, no separate records are maintained for collections.