Sania denies tax evasion

Tennis star Sania Mirza, who was summoned in connection with an alleged case of non-payment of Service Tax, has denied any tax evasion.
In response to the summons issued to the tennis star on February 6, her Chartered Accountant appeared on her behalf before the Service Tax authorities yesterday, as she has gone abroad. She contended that the Rs10 million given to her by the Telangana government



was a "training incentive". "Sania's representative submitted certain documents before the Service Tax authorities and contended that the Rs10 million she received from Telangana government was training incentive and the amount was not towards becoming state's brand ambassador," official sources said. The sources said the authorities are studying the documents before initiating future course of action.