My friend was decided to commence a business. His friend was advised him to get TIN number. My friend got the TIN number before 6 years.
But, after getting the TIN number, my friend had not continued the business. Whereas, he did not cancel his TIN number allotment.
Meanwhile, His friend who advised to him, has been misusing the TIN number. One day, after six years, my friend received a notice stated that he had to pay 14.5 Lakh as sales tax or VAT.
Thereafter, my friend contacted sales tax office in person. They told "There are various transactions made using your TIN number to the tune of 1 Crore. Hence, you have to pay the said amount as VAT".
Afterwards, my come to know that his adviser has been misusing his TIN number.
Question :
What is the remedy for the above said query? Please advice to save the poor person.
Your friend has become a victim some person of criminal mind.
It seems that your friend has no details of how your Number is used and what are the financial transctions entered inn your name. Approach to Respective officer and state the facts and get the details as far as possible and also contact some good sales tax practioner and criminal Lawyer as soon as possible.