The Income Tax Department has launched a new online utility, 'Request for Order Giving Effect', on its e-Filing portal to assist taxpayers in expediting the processing of orders issued by various tax authorities. This initiative aims to reduce the need for physical follow-ups with assessing officers and ensure faster compliance with issued orders.
Purpose of the New Feature
Taxpayers often face delays in the implementation of orders issued by appellate and judicial authorities. Until now, they had to visit local tax offices or make multiple follow-ups with their Assessing Officer (AO) to ensure compliance. With this newly introduced feature, taxpayers can directly submit a request online, eliminating unnecessary delays and enhancing transparency.
How to Use the ‘Request for Order Giving Effect’ Feature
Log In: Access the Income Tax e-Filing portal using valid credentials.
Select ‘Services’: From the main menu, navigate to the ‘Services’ section.
Choose ‘Request for Order Giving Effect’: Click on this option to initiate a request.
Provide Order Details: Enter relevant details such as the assessment year and the issuing authority (e.g., CIT(A), ITAT, High Court, Supreme Court, etc.).
Submit the Request: Verify the provided information and submit the request online.
Track Status: Once submitted, taxpayers can monitor the status of their request on the e-Filing portal.
Receive Updates: The system will notify taxpayers about the progress of their request, eliminating the need for repeated inquiries.
Types of Orders Covered
The new feature applies to orders issued by:
Joint Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [JCIT(A)] / Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)] / National Faceless Appeal Centre (NFAC)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)
High Court
Supreme Court
CIT Revision Orders
Any other applicable authority
Benefits of the New Feature
✅ Faster Processing: Eliminates long delays in implementation of appellate and judicial orders. ✅ Convenience: No need for physical visits or repeated follow-ups with tax officials. ✅ Transparency: Taxpayers can track the status of their requests online in real-time. ✅ Paperless Process: Minimizes paperwork, aligning with the government’s Digital India initiative. ✅ Reduced Manual Intervention: Automation ensures that requests are processed systematically, reducing human errors and inefficiencies. ✅ Better Compliance Management: Helps taxpayers maintain compliance without missing out on due benefits resulting from appellate or judicial decisions.
Expert Opinions
Tax professionals have welcomed this feature, stating that it will significantly improve efficiency in tax administration. By streamlining the process, both taxpayers and tax officials will benefit from reduced administrative burdens and enhanced compliance timelines. Additionally, businesses and individual taxpayers dealing with large sums and complex tax matters can now ensure faster resolution of their cases without excessive delays.
Conclusion
If you have an order awaiting implementation, this is the perfect time to log in to the e-Filing portal and submit a request using the ‘Request for Order Giving Effect’ utility. With this new initiative, the Income Tax Department has taken another step toward digitizing and simplifying tax compliance for Indian taxpayers. By making tax administration more efficient, this move is set to benefit millions of taxpayers, ensuring that rightful refunds, adjustments, and order implementations happen smoothly and without undue delays.
