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Cairn Energy says contacted by India's income tax body

LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - British explorer Cairn Energy (LSE: CNE.L - news) said it had been contacted by India's income tax department to discuss income tax assessments for the year ended Mar. 31, 2007.

It said on Friday it was co-operating to provide the necessary documentation and information and would update the market in due course.

While talks are ongoing, Cairn Energy said it had been instructured by the income tax department to hold its shares in Cairn India.