Circular No. 23/2019 — E-assessment scheme 2019

Date: 2019-09-06 Status: ACTIVE Category: Appeals & Dispute Resolution Binding on Department: Yes (Section 119 / Section 400 IT Act 2025)

Summary

Introduces e-assessment scheme for paperless, faceless assessment proceedings.

Key Directions

  1. Assessment to be conducted electronically through NeAC.
  2. No physical appearance of assessee before AO.
  3. All submissions through the e-filing portal.

Applicability Under IT Act 2025

Saving Clause: Section 536 of IT Act 2025 saves circulars issued under the 1961 Act “so far as not inconsistent” with the new Act.

Old Section (1961 Act)New Section (2025 Act)Consistent?
143(3A)271Yes

Cross-References

Act Sections

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Key Case Law (Circular Supremacy)

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