The Income-tax Act, 2025 Section 249 Reasons not to be disclosed Chapter XIV · Tax Administration Part B.—Powers The reason to believe or reason to suspect, as referred to in section 247 or 248, recorded by the income-tax authority shall not be disclosed to any person or authority or the Appellate Tribunal. 249. Reasons not to be disclosed.—The reason to believe or reason to suspect, as referred to in section 247 or 248, recorded by the income-tax authority shall not be disclosed to any person or authority or the Appellate Tribunal. Copy linkWhatsAppEmailShare