In 2016-2017, the Income Tax Department levied a fine of Rs. 1.50 crore on actor Vijay, alleging that he had concealed the Rs. 15 crore he received for the film ‘Puli’ while filing his income tax returns. A petition was filed in the Chennai High Court on behalf of actor Vijay challenging this and seeking the cancellation of the fine. During the hearing of this case today, the Income Tax Department