CBDT authorized ‘Prescribed Authority’ for e-Verification Scheme, 2021

The CBDT has issued Order vide F.No.282/04/2022-IT (Inv.V),Pt.I/136 dated July 20, 2022 authorized the ‘Prescribed Authority’ for the purpose of e-Verification Scheme, 2021.

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (l) of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 2 of the e-Verification Scheme, 2021, the Central Board of Direct Taxes, hereby authorises the Director General of Income-tax, Directors of Income-tax, Additional Directors of Income-tax, Joint Directors of Income-tax, Deputy Directors of Income-tax, Assistant Directors of Income-tax, Income Tax Officers and Inspectors of Income-tax working in the Directorate of Income-tax (Intelligence and Criminal Investigation) as “Prescribed Authority” for the purposes of the said Scheme.

The Order can be accessed at -  https://incometaxindia.gov.in/Lists/Latest%20News/Attachments/529/Order-authorizing-Prescribed-Authority-purpose-of-e-Verification-Scheme-2021-miscComm-20-7-22.pdf