<h1>CBDT Issues New Guidelines for Timely Filing of Appeals and SLPs in Supreme Court, Emphasizing 'Zero Delay Regime.</h1> The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued new guidelines to ensure timely filing of Appeals and Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) by the Income Tax Department in the Supreme Court. This comes after the Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction over delays. The guidelines emphasize a 'Zero Delay Regime' and outline specific timelines for processing proposals at various levels. The guidelines mandate the establishment of High Court Cells to track and disseminate court orders promptly. The instructions also stress the importance of filing SLPs based on substantial questions of law and require detailed justification for any delays.