Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman plans to assign more officers to address the backlog of tax appeals in her Budget 2025 speech.
As of April 2024, there were approximately 3.01 lakh pending appeals, indicating a steep backlog in the system.
Suggestions from trade associations highlight the need for improvements in the Faceless Appeals Scheme, which has been underperforming.
Despite recent initiatives, including the creation of additional posts for Joint Commissioners, the process remains inefficient, prolonging litigation timelines.
Experts recommend action such as addressing cases on a First-In-First-Out (FIFO) basis and enhancing grievance mechanisms.
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