Income Tax ‘survey’ at BBC Offices Continues on Third day

New Delhi: The ‘survey’ of the Income Tax department at the BBC offices continued for the third day on Thursday. According to sources, the I-T officials made copies of the financial data of the news organisation.

This Income Tax ‘survey’ operation at BBC offices in Delhi and Mumbai started at around 11.30 AM on Tuesday.

According to Income Tax officials, this survey is being carried out to investigate issues related to international taxation and transfer pricing of BBC subsidiary companies.

Opposition parties have denounced the I-T department’s action against the BBC. They have termed it a “political vendetta”. But the ruling BJP has alleged BBC to be involved in “venomous reporting”. Opposition leaders questioned the timing of the I-T action.

This ‘survey’ by the Income Tax department follows the broadcasting of a two-part documentary ‘India: The Modi Question’ on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the 2002 Gujarat riots, by the BBC.

The BBC authorities have said they are cooperating with the Income Tax officials. BBC is also broadcasting its news as usual.