The committee invites public inputs and suggestions in four categories — simplification of language; litigation reduction; compliance reduction; and redundant/obsolete provisions.
To facilitate this, a webpage has been launched on the e-filing portal, which can be accessed here: https://eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/pre-login/ita-comprehensive-review
The stakeholders/experts/public can access the page by entering their name and mobile number, followed up by a validation via OTP.
Suggestions by stakeholders/experts/public should specify the relevant provision of the Income-tax Act, 1961 or Income-tax Rules, 1962 (mentioning the specific section, sub-section, clause, rule, sub-rule, or form number), as the case may be, to which the suggestion relates under the four categories.
Sitharaman had in her Budget speech asserted that the comprehensive review of the Act will also bring down the demand embroiled in litigation. She proposed that the review would be completed in six months. (ANI)
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