e-Appeals Scheme, 2023: CBDT creates position of JCIT (Appeals)/Addl.CIT (Appeals)

On 7th June 2023, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, announced the creation of numerous posts as part of the e-Appeals Scheme, 2023. The order, which seeks to streamline and expedite the appeals process within the Income-tax Department, was issued under F No. 187/1/2023-ITA-I.

The newly created positions include Joint/Additional Commissioner of Income-tax with immediate effect in various Indian cities. The move is in line with CBDT’s Order No. 136 of 2023, and it aims to reinforce the operational functionality of the e-Appeals Scheme by enhancing the department’s capacity to handle and resolve appeals effectively and efficiently.

With the introduction of the scheme, each designated JCIT (Appeals)/Addl.CIT (Appeals) will be provided with the necessary authority, staff, executives, or consultants to assist in the disposal of appeals. This provision ensures that the department can cope with the demands of the digital scheme while maintaining its operational efficiency. The necessary manpower and resources will be provided by the jurisdictional Principal Chief Commissioner of Income-tax for each JCIT (Appeals)/Addl.CIT (Appeals).

The e-Appeals Scheme, 2023, as well as the creation of new positions across the country, reflects the CBDT’s commitment to leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. By facilitating a robust digital appeals mechanism, the board is ensuring a smoother, more transparent, and accessible system for all taxpayers. The move is a significant step towards India’s vision of a digital-first approach in the delivery of public services.

F No. 187/1/2023-ITA-I
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
(Central Board of Direct Taxes)

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North Block, New Delhi — 110001
Dated the7th June, 2023

OFFICE ORDER

Subject:- Office Order for Appeal Authority under “e-Appeals Scheme, 2023” – reg.

With the approval of the Competent Authority, CBDT (the Board) by Order No. 136 of 2023 dated 07^th June, 2023 issued by F.No. A-11011/2/2019-Ad.V1 created the posts as specified in column (4) of the schedule below, in the grade of Joint/Additional Commissioner of Income-tax (NFSG/JAG; Pay Level-13/12) with immediate effect at the stations mentioned at column (2) of the said schedule —

SCHEDULE

2. In pursuance of para 4 of S.O. 2352(E) Notification No.33/2023 F.No.370142/10/2023- TPL, dated the 29th May, 2023, notifying the e-Appeals Scheme, 2023 and in continuation of CBDT’s Order No. 136 of 2023 dated 07^th June, 2023 issued by F.No. A-11011/2/2019-Ad.VI as mentioned in para 1 above, the Board in order to operationalize the office of such JCIT (Appeals)/Addl.CIT (Appeals) hereby directs that the JCIT (Appeals)/Addl.CIT (Appeals) shall have such income-tax authority, ministerial staff, executive or consultant to assist in the disposal of appeals, as may be considered necessary by the Board, which will be provided by Principal Chief Commissioner of Income-tax who is the jurisdictional Principal Chief Commissioner of Income-tax for such JCIT (Appeals)/Addl.CIT (Appeals).

3. This order shall come into effect immediately.

4. This issues with the approval of Chairman, CBDT.

(Sourabh Jain)
Under Secretary (ITA-I)

Copy To:

1. PS to FM/OSD to FM/PS to MoS (R)/OSD to MoS(R)

2. PS to Revenue Secretary

3. Chairman, CBDT & All Members, CBDT

4. All Principal Chief Commissioners of Income-tax / Principal Director Generals of Income-tax.

5. Chief Controller of Accounts, New Delhi.

6. All Joint Secretaries/CsIT, CBDT

7. Web Manager, 0/o DGIT(Systems), New Delhi with request to upload on the departmental website of gov.in.

8. Commissioner of Income-tax (Media & TP) and official Spokesperson; CBDT, New Delhi.

9. Secretary General, IRS Association/ Secretary General, ITGOA/ All-India Income Tax SC & ST Employees’ Welfare Association / Income Tax Employees Federation (ITEF).

10. JCIT, Data-Base Cell for uploading on gov.in.

(Sourabh Jain)
Under Secretary (ITA-I)

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F.No. A-1101112/2019-Ad.VI
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes
North Block, New Delhi

Office Order No. 136 OF 2023 Dated: 07th June, 2023

With the approval of the Competent Authority, the following posts as specified in column (4) of the schedule below, in the grade of Additional/Joint Commissioner of Income Tax (NFSG/JAG; Pay Level-13/12) are created with immediate effect at the stations mentioned at column (2) of the said schedule.

SCHEDULE

2. Hindi version of this office order will follow.

(Rajinder)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tel. 011-2309-5456

Copy to: –

1. All Principal Chief Commissioners of Income Tax (CCA).

2. All Principal Chief Commissioners/Principal Director Generals of Income Tax.

3. Principal Chief Controller of Account, New Delhi.

4. Zonal Accounts Officer, CBDT, 0/o Principal CCIT (CCA) concerned.

5. PS to Hon’ble FM/MOS (Finance).

6. PPS to Secretary (Revenue)/Chairman, CBDT / Members, CBDT/Addl. Secy. (Revenue) / JS (Admn.) CBDT/ JS(Revenue).

7. Commissioner of Income Tax (Media & TP) and Official Spokesperson, CBDT, New Delhi.

8. Hindi Section for Hindi version.

9. Secretary General. ITGOA/IRS Association/ Income Tax Employees Federation (ITEF)/AII India Income Tax SC&ST Employees Welfare Association.

10. Database Cell, CBDT, Jhandewalan Extension, New Delhi.

(Rajinder)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tel. 011-2309-5456