From October 1, all Income Tax notices, letters or any official tax-related communication will carry a DIN. This computer-generated number will be verifiable on the e-filing portal of the income tax department.
In yet another attempt at promoting a cashless economy, there will now be a charge of two per cent tax if the aggregate cash withdrawal for one or more accounts amounts to more than 1 crore.
Since 2012, all passports have had a barcode, and by scanning this, the information can be accessed by immigration officials. This is a measure aimed at not revealing more information than required on the document.