Novel Singhal Lavasa was served a notice by the Income Tax department over a month ago pertaining to her income tax returns. Novel is a former banker, who is a director on the board of at least three companies,
Novel Singhal Lavasa is wife of Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa, who, during the campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, had opposed the clean chit given by the Election Commission to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then BJP president Amit Shah on charges of violating the Model Code of Conduct on five occasions.
Novel Lavasa was quoted by the Indian Express saying, “I have paid all taxes due towards me and disclosed all income earned by me from pension, and all other sources as per Income Tax law.”
It is clarified that having served as a Class I officer with the State Bank of India for 28 years and having acquired vast experience in banking and development, I continue to be engaged in various professional activities, including as an independent director in a few companies. I have replied to all I-T notices received since 5th August 2019 and have been cooperating with the ongoing process of the Department.” Reported the Indian Express.
