Section 240 — Taxpayer’s Charter

Old Act equivalent: Section 119A (new provision) of IT Act 1961 Sub-part: A—Authorities, jurisdiction and functions

Statutory Text

  1. The Board shall adopt and declare a Taxpayer’s Charter and issue such orders, instructions, directions or guidelines to other income-tax authorities as it considers fit for the administration of such Charter. Jurisdiction of income-tax authorities.

Provisos

None.

Explanations

None.

Tables

None.

Key Structure

  • Applies to: CBDT and all assessees.
  • Conditions: CBDT to adopt and publish Taxpayer’s Charter; specify time and manner.
  • Time limits: As prescribed.
  • Monetary limits: None.
  • Exceptions: None.

Cross-References

None identified.

Amendment Notes

None noted from the extracted pages.

Practical Notes