With respect to the latest technology to support the expansion of faceless assessment across the board, there are concerns of the technology backend not being fully developed. “The first batch of faceless assessment cases is yet to be completed. Explained More data, more disputes The results of the pilot project for faceless assessment were promising, with the backend technology “running well so far”. On Thursday, the government launched the ‘Transparent Taxation – Honouring The Honest Platform’ enabling a taxpayers’ charter, faceless assessment and appeals. The faceless assessment scheme and taxpayers’ charter came into effect from Thursday, while the facility of faceless appeals will become functional from September 25.

Source: Indian Express August 16, 2020 20:12 UTC