LUCKNOW, Aug. 24 -- In a major crackdown on tax evasion carried out through the non-profit sector, the Income Tax Investigation Unit, Agra, initiated searches at more than 30 locations spanning six states, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh since August 19, senior Income Tax officials confirmed on Saturday.

The officials said the search under the direction of the principal director of Income Tax (Investigation), Kanpur,

is still ongoing and major findings in respect of tax evasion worth several crores are expected.

A senior Income Tax official said the searches were conducted over concerns about the misuse of CSR (corporate social responsibility) donations made under Section 135 of ...