CBIC unveils 'Samay' app to expedite tax appeal resolution and reduce litigation time



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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has launched a new mobile application called 'Samay' to speed up the resolution of tax appeals and cut down on litigation. This app will track tax cases from initial officers right up to High Courts, providing officials with timely updates and case summaries. It aims to improve transparency and accountability, ultimately reducing the lengthy time currently taken to resolve tax disputes, which can average several years.

In a significant move to enhance efficiency and reduce the time taken for tax appeals, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes Customs (CBIC) is set to roll out a new mobile application named Samay. The app is designed to alert officials promptly about the status and timely disposition of tax appeals b
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The 'Samay' app is a new mobile application launched by the CBIC to help expedite the resolution of tax appeals and reduce litigation time by tracking cases throughout the process.

The main goal is to significantly reduce the time taken for tax appeals, enhance efficiency, and bring more transparency and accountability to the tax appeal process.

The app will track pending orders and cases across various levels, including adjudicating officers, Cestat, and High Courts.

The app was officially launched last month and is scheduled to be made available to officials from January 15.

It will provide real-time updates, case summaries, and insights into pending orders, allowing officials to manage and dispose of cases more efficiently, thereby reducing the average pendency period.

As of March 31, 2023, there were approximately 80,000 pending cases in Cestat, with an average pendency of 4-5 years.




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