Bulandshahr: A grocery shop owner in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr has claimed that his PAN card was fraudulently used to float six companies in Delhi, leaving him shocked after receiving an income tax notice over transactions worth more than Rs 141 crore.

Sudhir, who runs a modest kirana shop from his home in Khurja’s Nayaganj locality, said this was not the first time he faced such a situation.

“I had first received a notice in 2022, after which I clarified to the tax authorities that I had no connection with any of these firms,” he said.

“On July 10 this year, I was shocked to get another notice claiming I had reported sales of Rs 1,41,38,47,126,” Sudhir added, alleging that his PAN had been misused to register multiple companies in the national capital.

Khurja Police Station In-charge Pankaj Rai confirmed that a case has been registered and an investigation is underway.

Officials said PAN card fraud often involves misuse of identity to open shell companies, bank accounts, or evade taxes, while victims typically learn of it only when hit with tax notices.

Experts advise checking credit history regularly and ensuring PAN is linked with Aadhaar to reduce risks.