TIL Desk/Business/New Delhi/ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her meeting with Infosys MD and CEO Salil Parekh has asked the software major to resolve the issues faced by the taxpayers on the Income Tax e-filing portal by September 15.
Sitharaman held a meeting with Parekh here in the afternoon to convey the deep disappointment and concerns of the government and the taxpayers about the continuing glitches in the e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department, even after two-and-a-half months since its launch, which was also delayed.
The Ministry of Finance emphasised that there is a need for putting in more resources and efforts on the part of Infosys so that the much-delayed delivery of agreed services is ensured. Parekh was also sensitised on the difficulties that the taxpayers are facing and the problems that are arising on account of the delays in the functioning of the portal, said a Finance Ministry statement.
Parekh assured that the software major is working expeditiously towards ensuring a glitch-free experience in the income tax e-filing portal. According to the statement, the minister sought an explanation from Infosys for the repeated issues faced by the taxpayers. The Infosys CEO explained that he and his team are doing everything to ensure the smooth functioning of the portal.
