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A summons applies to you even if you live abroad. If you cannot travel, write before the date asking for an adjournment, permission to send documents through an authorised representative, or another way to give your evidence.
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NRI summoned while living abroad
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Provisions
Sec 131, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 246, Income-tax Act 2025); Sec 288, Income-tax Act 1961
Analysis
Officers may accept documents through a representative, but a statement on oath usually needs your presence. Example: an NRI is summoned about the sale of a flat in Pune; send the sale deed, capital gains working and bank trail through your CA and request a later date when you will be in India. Do not ignore it, as penalty and adverse findings can follow.
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- Authenticate the summons
- Write to the officer before the date with your situation
- Send documents through an authorised representative
- Offer specific dates when you can attend
- Keep all correspondence
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