Instruction Instruction 2/2023 — Revised guidelines for compulsory scrutiny selection

Date: 2023-01-01 Status: ACTIVE Category: CBDT Instructions Binding on Department: Yes (Section 119 / Section 400 IT Act 2025)

Summary

Revised CASS parameters for compulsory scrutiny selection AY 2023-24 onwards.

Key Directions

  1. Risk-based parameters updated.
  2. Priority sectors and high-value transactions flagged.
  3. Manual selection only with PCIT written approval.

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(2)263Yes

Cross-References

Act Sections

  • None identified

Key Case Law (Circular Supremacy)

  • To be populated — cases where this circular was cited/applied

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