Asserting that those who earn must pay taxes, particularly in a country where rates are reasonable, Jaitley said that in future non-payment in all likelihood is going to be detected. Asking people to come clean on unaccounted wealth and live with "heads held high", Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said government is aware of sectors generating black money but it would be unpleasant to start the "big brother watching" process. Those who pay taxes lead a life without fear and I am sure it is an opportunity which is granted," he added. It would be very unpleasant duty for any state to start the process of big brother watching," he said at an event in Bengaluru. "I do hope it is an opportunity for tax payer to come out clean, sleep well and live with their heads held high.

Source: dna July 23, 2016 12:37 UTC