Income-tax Act 2025: Section 247 allows digital searches, but not AI scrutiny, clarifies govt

The Finance Ministry has clarified that Section 247 does not reference AI and does not create any new or blanket powers. According to the ministry, the provision is confined strictly to authorised search and survey operations and cannot be used for routine assessments or broad-based data collection exercises.

Income-tax Act 2025: Section 247 allows digital searches, but not AI scrutiny, clarifies govt
The Finance Ministry has clarified that Section 247 does not reference AI and does not create any new or blanket powers. According to the ministry, the provision is confined strictly to authorised search and survey operations and cannot be used for routine assessments or broad-based data collection exercises.

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