E-Verification Scheme, 2021 for faceless collection of information

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued new rules for faceless collection of information from taxpayers, where mismatches are detected. The scheme is notified under a provision in Income Tax Act 135A that proposes faceless information gathering aimed at imparting efficiency, transparency and accountability by eliminating the interface between the income-tax authority and the assessee. Please refer to the notification here.