Archive · 25 Jul 2025
CBDT Chair Urges to Resolve Income Tax Appeals, Cases
The head of India's tax department, Ravi Agarwal, wants tax officers to speed up dealing with old tax disputes.
This is because many people are waiting for their cases to be resolved.
The tax department is also getting ready for new tax rules.
They're trying to fix problems with the old system where cases took too long.
Over half a million cases are waiting to be finished, with a plan to finish many by 2026.
The department is also using technology to help taxpayers and has found valuable unreported assets and income.
CBDT chairman urged income tax officers to expedite pending appeals.
The department is preparing for the transition under new income tax legislation.
Criticism surrounds the issue of appeal pendency.
Over 5.77 lakh appeals are pending, with over 2.25 lakh targeted for completion by FY26.
The department's NUDGE campaign has received positive results.
- Who
- CBDT chairman Ravi Agarwal.
- What
- The CBDT chairman urged income tax officers to expedite pending appeals and cases.
- When
- Recently, during Income Tax Day celebrations.
- Where
- Calcutta, India.
- Why
- To address criticism and improve taxpayer service as the department transitions to new tax legislation.
- CBDT Chairman
- Ravi Agarwal
- Pending Appeals
- 5.77 lakh
- Appeals Targeted for Completion (FY26)
- Over 2.25 lakh
- Disputed Demand Value
- Over ₹10 lakh crore
- Foreign Assets Declared
- ₹29,208 crore
- Foreign Income Declared
- More than ₹1,000 crore