Guidelines for compulsory selection of returns for Complete Scrutiny during the Financial Year 2024-25 — procedure for compulsory selection in such cases

Compulsory scrutiny selection mandates prior administrative approval and transfer to Central Charges with NaFAC processing.

Guidelines set parameters for compulsory scrutiny for FY 2024-25 covering surveys under section 133A, search and seizure and requisition cases under sections 132/132A, non-response to notices under section 142(1), cases with notices under section 148, claims of exemption where registration/approval is absent or withdrawn, recurring additions on issues of law or fact, and returns flagged by law enforcement. Procedure mandates prior administrative approval by the relevant Pr.CIT/Pr.DIT/CIT/DIT, timely transfer to Central Charges u/s 127 where required, uploading of documents on ITBA, and NaFAC processing and service of notices for centralized/faceless cases.