NewsClick, a news portal, has reported that its bank accounts are effectively frozen by the Income Tax Department, preventing the company from making payments, including employee salaries. In response to this development, NewsClick stated that it considers the action unjust and cruel, and it plans to pursue legal measures against it. The news portal characterized this move as part of a broader “administrative-legal siege” initiated by the government in 2021, citing previous incidents such as the confiscation of contributors’ devices earlier in the year.
As of December 18, NewsClick claims it has been unable to conduct any bank transactions due to the intervention of the Income Tax Department. The news outlet expressed concern about the well-being of its employees, especially during the festive season, as there is uncertainty about when the accounts will be accessible again. NewsClick highlighted the impact on its staff, noting that the sudden freezing of accounts has left employees shocked, raising questions about their financial stability, particularly for those entirely dependent on NewsClick salaries.
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