Why Did a Haryana Barber Receive a ₹37 Crore Tax Notice..

Sirsa (Haryana) : In a bizarre turn of events from Haryana, a humble salon owner has been slapped with a staggering ₹37 crore income tax notice by the authorities. The man, who runs a small barber shop in a local neighborhood, was left stunned when he received the official notice demanding an explanation and payment within just four days. According to the tax department, the notice was based on high-value transactions reportedly linked to his name over a specific financial period.

However, the salon owner, identified as a resident of a modest town in Haryana, has strongly denied having any such income or financial dealings. He claimed that his average daily income barely crosses ₹500 and that he struggles to make ends meet, often relying on borrowed money to keep his business afloat. “I have no idea where this amount came from. I am just a small-time barber who lives hand-to-mouth,” he said while showing the humble state of his salon.

The man suspects that his identity may have been misused or that a clerical or technical error led to his PAN or Aadhaar being linked to some large transaction. He also stated that he does not even have a credit card or access to high-value accounts. “Even my electricity bill is difficult to pay some months. ₹37 crore is beyond anything I could ever imagine,” he added.

This incident has created quite a stir in the local community, sparking debates around digital identity misuse, the functioning of the tax system, and the accountability of financial data. Many locals have rallied behind the salon owner, demanding an immediate investigation and withdrawal of the notice if proven false.

Tax officials have stated that they are looking into the matter and that such notices are system-generated based on transaction reports received from banks and other financial institutions. They added that if the individual is innocent and has no such income, he will not be penalized, but proper verification is necessary.

This case highlights growing concerns over financial fraud, misuse of identification documents, and the need for improved safeguards in India’s taxation system. The salon owner is now waiting anxiously for the inquiry to be completed, hoping for justice and relief from the shocking notice.