40 I-T dept teams to keep a check on black money during Assembly polls

Nine of the QRTs have been positioned at six airports under the jurisdiction of the Pune division

Acting on the guidelines of the Election Commission of India (ECI), which has requisitioned the services of the directorate of Income Tax to curb the use of “black money” (cash payments without receipts) during the forthcoming assembly elections, the director of Income Tax for Pune region has formed 40 four quick response teams (QRT).

Director of Income Tax for Pune region has formed 40 four quick response teams (QRT) to curb the use of black money during assembly elections. (HT FILE)

Nine of the QRTs have been positioned at six airports under the jurisdiction of the Pune division.