<h1>Income Tax Dept Updates APAR for Officers to Boost Accountability and Efficiency in Tax Assessments, Effective 2015-16.</h1> The Income Tax Department has revised the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) for Assessing Officers, including Income Tax Officers and Assistant/Deputy Commissioners, to enhance accountability in their assessment functions. The updated APAR will evaluate officers based on the quality of assessments, speed of case disposal, and efforts to broaden the tax base. This initiative aims to ensure greater accountability and judicious application of tax laws by the officers. The new APAR format will be implemented for the 2015-16 reporting year, contributing to the department's goal of establishing a non-adversarial tax regime.