The CBDT vide Order dated October 25, 2023, has amended its earlier order, reassigning the role of Pr. CCIT (NaFAC) under the Faceless Assessment Scheme 2019.
In partial modification of this office Order under section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act) vide F.No. 187/3/2020-ITA-I dated March 31, 2021, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (the Board) in exercise of powers under section 119 of the Act, hereby direct that para 3 of the aforesaid order may be substituted with the following :
“3. Further, the Board also clarifies that the role of the Pr. CCIT (NaFAC) will inter-alia be as under and she/he shall be responsible for :
a. Overall implementation of the Board’s Policy with respect to Faceless Assessment.
b. Formulating the Guidelines and SOPs required for the work to be done by the Assessment Units/ Verification Units/ Review Units/ Technical Units with prior approval of the Board.
c. Ensuring that the Technical Units provide a considered view on legal matters and provide technical support required for Assessment Units.
d. Advising the Board for improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of faceless assessment processes.”
This order comes into effect immediately.
The Order can be accessed at: https://a2z-bucket.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CBDT-order-25.10.2023.pdf