AIFTP apt representation for timely appeal disposal, expedite hearings, and issue clear guidelines to resolve pendency
The All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (AIFTP) submitted a representation to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on March 8, 2025, highlighting the backlog of 5,49,042 appeals pending before the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) and the National Faceless Appeal Centre (NFAC), with some cases delayed for over five years. The slow disposal of appeals affects taxpayers, as they must deposit at least 20% of disputed tax. AIFTP urged the government to introduce time limits for appeal disposal, expedite hearings, and issue clear guidelines to resolve pendency. The representation referenced court judgments emphasizing the need for timely resolution.
The Copy Of the representation is as under:.
