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Faceless Income Tax Proceedings: Evolution, Framework & Procedure

Income Tax : The framework introduces electronic assessments, appeals, and penalties without physical interaction. It enhances transparency and...

April 9, 2026 867 Views 0 comment Print

Faceless but Not Voiceless: Rethinking Natural Justice under India’s E-Assessment Regime

Income Tax : Courts have held that non-compliance with mandatory procedures under Section 144B renders faceless assessment orders void. The rul...

March 2, 2026 822 Views 0 comment Print

Faceless Assessment under Income Tax Act: Reforming Tax Administration in India

Income Tax : Courts have held that digital tax assessments cannot bypass procedural safeguards, reinforcing that fairness remains mandatory und...

February 28, 2026 897 Views 0 comment Print

Faceless Assessment Scheme in India: Transparency Revolution or Procedural Challenge?

Income Tax : The digital tax reform eliminates physical interaction but faces criticism for procedural lapses. Courts stress fairness and adequ...

February 25, 2026 837 Views 0 comment Print

Faceless Assessment under Income Tax Act: Transparency or Trouble?

Income Tax : Introduced to eliminate human interface and enhance accountability, faceless assessment has improved digital transparency but rais...

February 21, 2026 945 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


CBI Arrests IRS Officer for Sabotaging Faceless Tax Assessment Scheme

Income Tax : CBI arrests IRS officer and private individual for allegedly undermining the Faceless Tax Scheme by leaking confidential info for ...

April 26, 2025 3330 Views 0 comment Print

Inordinate Delay in Disposal of Appeals by National Faceless Appeal Centre

Income Tax : Representation highlights long delays at NFAC affecting over 5 lakh appeals, urging CBDT to expedite resolutions and restore taxpa...

April 24, 2025 1758 Views 1 comment Print

CBI Files Case Against 3 Tax Officials, 5 CAs for Sabotaging Faceless Tax Scheme

Income Tax : CBI registers case against 9, including Deputy Commissioner, 2 Inspectors, and 5 CAs, for sabotaging Faceless Tax Scheme; searches...

February 7, 2025 14919 Views 0 comment Print

Live Course: Handling Faceless Income Tax Assessment with AI Tools like ChatGPT

Income Tax : Learn to handle faceless income tax assessments using AI tools like ChatGPT in a 2-hour live course on Sept 15, 2024. Enhance effi...

August 23, 2024 2727 Views 0 comment Print

Register for Live Webinar: Faceless Appeals before CIT (A)

Income Tax : Income Tax Faceless Appeals before CIT (A). How to deal with this appeal in new Faceless Regime. Get the Answer of many Questions ...

March 31, 2024 1827 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Telangana HC Quashes Reassessment by Jurisdictional AOs After Faceless Scheme Implementation

Income Tax : The Telangana High Court held that reassessment proceedings initiated by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer after implementation...

May 20, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

No Natural Justice Violation if Multiple Opportunities Given: Telangana HC

Income Tax : The Telangana High Court refused to interfere with a faceless income tax assessment order despite claims of medical hardship and l...

May 14, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi Sets Aside Assessment as Faceless Jurisdiction Was Assumed Prematurely

Income Tax : The tribunal set aside the assessment after finding that faceless assessment proceedings were initiated before the scheme was form...

March 18, 2026 471 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Restores Matter as Assessee Did Not Notice Faceless Appeal Notices through ITBA portal

Income Tax : The Tribunal noted that the assessment proceedings were conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic and the assessee could not respond ...

March 16, 2026 1254 Views 0 comment Print

Faceless Assessment Quashed for Denial of Personal Hearing Despite Written Request

Income Tax : The High Court set aside income tax assessments after holding that a specific written request for personal hearing cannot be rejec...

March 4, 2026 678 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Re-organisation of National Assessment Centres & Faceless Assessment Groups

Custom Duty : F. No.450/26/2019-Cus. IV(Pt) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Central Board of Indirect Taxes &...

May 31, 2023 5649 Views 0 comment Print

Advisory for faster assessment & clearance of goods in Faceless Assessment

Custom Duty : OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS – I), JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA-SHEVA,TAL-URAN, (e-mail:appraisingmain...

March 8, 2023 2214 Views 1 comment Print

Setting up of Units under section 144B(3) of Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : In pursuance of sub-section (3) of section 144B of the Income-tax Act, 1961, the Central Board of Direct Taxes hereby makes the fo...

March 1, 2023 1890 Views 0 comment Print

Setting up of Appeal Units under “Faceless Appeal Scheme 2021

Income Tax : In pursuance of para 4 of S.O. 5429(E) Notification No. 139/2021/F.No.370142/66/2021- TPL, dated the 28th December, 2021, notifyin...

March 1, 2023 2472 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies jurisdiction of CIT(A) under Faceless Appeal Scheme, 2021 

Income Tax : CBDT notifies jurisdiction of CIT(A) under Faceless Appeal Scheme, 2021  vide Notification No. 113/2022-Income Tax  Dated: 13th...

October 13, 2022 10233 Views 0 comment Print


Analysis of Faceless Appeals Scheme

December 22, 2022 15489 Views 2 comments Print

Learn the difference between the 2020 & 2021 faceless appeals scheme. This analysis examines the process, advantages & possible improvement for taxpayers & the Income-tax Department.

HC set-aside order as assessee not able to file reply due to technical glitch on portal

December 22, 2022 1989 Views 0 comment Print

Pallavi Naresh Shah Vs. Union of India (Bombay High Court) No reply was filed by the assessee due to technical glitch on portal. order passed subsequently, under Section 147 r/w section 144B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 set aside. Matter remanded back. The Petitioner challenged the order of assessment passed under section 147 read […]

Common Issues, Solution & Suggestion for improvement of functioning of NFAC

December 22, 2022 3669 Views 0 comment Print

Understand common issues, solutions & suggestions to improve NFAC functioning. Issues with SCN time limit, assessment proceedings & request for personal hearing. Find solution for all challenges!

CBDT notifies jurisdiction of CIT(A) under Faceless Appeal Scheme, 2021 

October 13, 2022 10233 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies jurisdiction of CIT(A) under Faceless Appeal Scheme, 2021  vide Notification No. 113/2022-Income Tax  Dated: 13th October, 2022 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES) New Delhi Notification No. 113/2022-Income Tax  Dated: 13th October, 2022 S.O. 4873(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 120 […]

Request to issue SOP to officers to improve effectiveness of Video Conference proceedings in faceless regime

September 25, 2022 5532 Views 1 comment Print

KARNATAKA STATE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ASSOCIATION (R) Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022 To, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Hon. Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Government of India Hon’ble Madam, SUBJECT: Request to issue SOP to the officers to improve the effectiveness of the Video Conference proceedings in the faceless regime The Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association […]

Customs Faceless Assessment – Standard Examination Orders through RMS

August 29, 2022 6987 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC decided to introduce RMS generated uniform examination orders at all Customs stations across the country. This functionality is expected to enhance the uniformity in examination, and lower the time taken in the process as well as reduce associated costs.

Why Faceless Higher Judiciary is the Need of the Hour?

August 27, 2022 1104 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the need for a faceless higher judiciary in the current legal system. Explore the benefits of unbiased assessments and the importance of knowledgeable judges.

Representation on issues & disposal of cases under ‘Faceless Appeal Scheme

August 25, 2022 8790 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on issues faced by Assessee/taxpayer after introduction of Faceless Appeal Scheme, which require serious deliberation

Allahabad HC imposed Cost of Rs. 50 Lakh on Department for creating illegal Income Tax demand

August 17, 2022 24921 Views 1 comment Print

Allahabad HC quashed Income Tax reassessment Order notices for violating principle of natural justice & imposed Rs. 50 Lakh cost on Officers

Faceless Assessment: Fresh SOP Issued to Address Taxpayers’ Conflicts

August 11, 2022 12351 Views 0 comment Print

Addressing conflicts in Faceless Assessments: New SOP issued to ensure taxpayers concerns are heard and resolved.

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