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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


Faceless Assessment & Section 148: Jurisdictional Challenges & Recent Judgments

July 25, 2025 8136 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court rules reassessment notices by Jurisdictional Assessing Officers are invalid under the Faceless Assessment Regime, emphasizing adherence to Section 151A and its Scheme.

Tax Notice Invalid as Issued by Jurisdictional AO instead of Faceless AO: Bombay HC

July 10, 2025 1110 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court sets aside Section 148 tax notice for Caishen Enterprise LLP, ruling it invalid as it was not issued by a Faceless Assessing Officer.

How to handle Faceless Income Tax Scrutiny Assessments

June 27, 2025 9126 Views 0 comment Print

Learn to effectively handle faceless income tax scrutiny assessments. This guide covers notice receipt, timely response submission with proper documentation, detailed expense and loan reporting, and responding to show-cause notices for a smooth assessment process.

Orissa HC quashes Faceless Assessment Order as 7-Day Reply Period Cut to 2 Days

June 21, 2025 618 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa High Court sets aside a faceless assessment order, citing insufficient time for reply and violation of natural justice, emphasizing adherence to SOP.

Income Tax Notice Stayed: Faceless Assessment & Struck-Off Company Issues

June 12, 2025 519 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court Stays Income Tax Notice for AY 2019-20; Addresses Faceless Assessment Mandate and Proceedings Against Struck-Off Company.

Faceless Assessment: A Digital Transformation in Tax Administration

May 30, 2025 2217 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Act, 1961, has undergone continuous reforms over the years to enhance clarity, efficiency, and taxpayer compliance. Despite these efforts, ambiguities in certain provisions have often led to misuse such as wrongful claims of deductions, underreporting of income, or complete non-disclosure.

Draft Assessment Order Not Mandatory for Ordinary Assessee Under Section 144B

May 9, 2025 1578 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court rules serving draft assessment order not mandatory for ‘ordinary assessees’ under former Section 144B faceless tax law.

CBI Arrests IRS Officer for Sabotaging Faceless Tax Assessment Scheme

April 26, 2025 3330 Views 0 comment Print

CBI arrests IRS officer and private individual for allegedly undermining the Faceless Tax Scheme by leaking confidential info for bribes. Investigation ongoing.

Inordinate Delay in Disposal of Appeals by National Faceless Appeal Centre

April 24, 2025 1758 Views 1 comment Print

Representation highlights long delays at NFAC affecting over 5 lakh appeals, urging CBDT to expedite resolutions and restore taxpayer confidence.

Delhi HC Quashes Faceless Tax Assessment for Denying Personal Hearing

April 13, 2025 1284 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court voids tax assessment by National Faceless Assessment Centre for denying personal hearing request, citing violation of Income Tax Act’s Section 144B.

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