Government Summons Infosys CEO Tomorrow To Explain Tax Site Glitches

The Ministry of Finance has "summoned" Infosys MD & CEO over non-resolution of IT portal glitches.

Infosys  MD & CEO  Salil Parekh has been asked to explain to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman why glitches on the Income Tax portal has not been resolved even after over two months of its launch.

The new income tax e-filing portal "www.incometax.gov.in' had a bumpy start from the day of its launch on June 7, as it continued to face tech glitches.

Taking note of the fact that since August 21, the portal "is not available", the Infosys top executive would be asked to explain why multiple glitches continue to mar its smooth functioning.