Overview
- Fiscal 2024-25 saw 465 surveys—a decline from 737 in FY24 and 1,245 in FY23—pointing to a more focused enforcement approach.
- Search actions spanned 1,437 groups and led to asset seizures totaling Rs 2,504 crore, highlighting the reach of on-ground inspections.
- Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary told the Rajya Sabha that these measures are triggered by credible leads on direct tax evasion.
- The year-on-year figures illustrate the government’s emphasis on revenue mobilization through enhanced detection and recovery mechanisms.
- Key enforcement instruments include surveys, search and seizure operations, and assessments to ensure undisclosed income is brought under taxation.