Question

tax evasion is a civil offence .​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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Tax evasion applies to both the illegal nonpayment as well as the illegal underpayment of taxes.

Answer 2

Explanation:

At present, tax evasion is a civil offence in the country and offenders are prosecuted under relevant sections of the Income Tax Act, which largely talks about penalties with only some "wilful" default cases inviting prosecution and a jail term.