Faceless I T appeals spark backlash as senior officers seek reviews without the rulebook

Published on 24 April 2026

Officials want the system rewritten midstream

The Centre’s National Faceless Appeal Scheme launched in 2020 aimed to reduce fear and curb discretionary power in income tax appeals. But a quiet bureaucratic dispute is now testing the reform’s core promise, with senior officers pushing for review processes that may not strictly follow the existing rulebook.

Faceless appeals were designed to curb fear and official discretion
A behind the scenes bureaucratic fight challenges the reform’s intent
Senior officers are reportedly seeking reviews outside the current framework
The episode could reshape how income tax appeals are handled

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Faceless I T appeals spark backlash as senior officers seek reviews without the rulebook

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