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IT dept 'surveys' news websites Newsclick and Newslaundry in tax case, say officials

They said the operations are being conducted to verify certain tax payment details and remittances made by the organisations.

September 10, 2021 / 17:00 IST
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IT Department (Representative image: Shutterstock)
IT Department (Representative image: Shutterstock)

The Income Tax department on Friday conducted separate "survey operations" at the premises of online news portals Newsclick and Newslaundry, officials said.

They said the operations are being conducted to verify certain tax payment details and remittances made by the organisations.

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Tax officials are covering the business premises of the two portals, officials added.

Newsclick and its founders were also raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in February under provisions of the anti-money laundering law.