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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 870 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 126 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


Are some of Income Tax Assessments and raids unfair?

May 7, 2024 2451 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the fairness of tax assessments & raids through a detailed analysis of a recent case. Learn about the powers of income tax officers, evidence requirements, & more.

Whether Issuance of notice u/s section 263 after new Faceless Assessment Scheme justified?

April 23, 2024 5463 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the necessity of issuing notices under Section 263 post the Faceless Assessment Scheme introduction. Analyze the schemes efficacy in curbing shortcomings.

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

March 31, 2024 1827 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Faceless Appeals before CIT (A). How to deal with this appeal in new Faceless Regime. Get the Answer of many Questions in this Regime like 1. How to prepare for the appeal / complexities / Do’s & don’t’ for the filing of the appeal. 2. How to deal with delay in filing of […]

Faceless Tax Assessment: Impact, Benefits & Redressal Measures: Govt. Response

February 7, 2024 2052 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of faceless tax assessment, benefits, and government’s steps to address taxpayer grievances. Get insights into tax collection trends.

Impact of Interim Budget 2024: Presumptive Tax, Tax Regimes & Faceless Assessment

February 2, 2024 2100 Views 0 comment Print

Explore potential amendments to presumptive taxation, concerns about the New Tax Regime impact, and insights on Faceless Assessment in the recent interim budget. Understand the proposed withdrawal of outstanding demands and its implications.

Section 144B violations: Gujarat HC quashes Income Tax Assessment Order

January 2, 2024 4755 Views 0 comment Print

The petitioner asserts that the draft assessment order, a prerequisite under Section 144B(xxi), was not provided, depriving them of the opportunity to contest and resulting in a substantial demand.

Transforming Tax Administration in India: Faceless Assessment Revolution

December 31, 2023 1602 Views 0 comment Print

Explore journey of India’s tax administration transformation led by PM Narendra Modi. Learn about Faceless Assessment Scheme, promoting transparency, efficiency and accountability.

Faceless Appeal Scheme 2021 in India

December 26, 2023 11463 Views 1 comment Print

Discover the transformative Faceless Appeal Scheme (FAS) 2021 in India’s direct tax system. This flagship e-governance initiative eliminates physical interactions, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability. Explore its features, filing procedures, and taxpayer responsibilities for a seamless appeal process

Anonymised Escalation Mechanism (AEM) Under Faceless Assessment

November 18, 2023 3309 Views 0 comment Print

Features of Anonymised Escalation Mechanism (AEM) that enhances Customs Faceless Assessment. From anonymity, promptness, to uniformity, learn more about AEM here.

Faceless Customs Assessment

November 17, 2023 12177 Views 0 comment Print

Uncover how Faceless Customs Assessment from Indian Customs provides anonymity with technology and spotlights the reference Circular No. 28/2020-Customs and Instruction No. 09/2020 both dated 05.06.2020.

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