“The Income Tax Department will have the authority to access individuals’ emails and social media accounts to curb tax evasion starting 01 April 2026.”
What FACTLY found
Under the Income Tax Act, 1961, Section 132 provides search and seizure powers. However, the new Section 247 in the Income Tax Act, 2025 does not introduce any new powers. It continues the existing search and seizure rules, including digital data such as emails, electronic files, and records stored in the cloud, within the lawful scope of a search. Section 247 does not grant tax authorities any permission to spy on individuals or read personal messages. The PIB Fact Check clarified that the v...
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 24 December 2025. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 24 December 2025. Its rating was “MISLEADING”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/881564551073508
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