<h1>Faceless Appeal Scheme Applies Only to Income-tax Act, 1961; New Commissioners Assigned for Other Direct Tax Appeals.</h1> The Central Board of Direct Taxes has approved the notification of Commissioners of Income-tax (Appeals) to oversee appeals related to Direct Taxes other than the Income-tax Act, 1961, following the Faceless Appeal Scheme, 2020. This decision clarifies that the faceless appeal process applies only to the Income-tax Act, not other Direct Tax Acts such as the Wealth-tax Act, Gift Tax Act, and others. The notification assigns specific Commissioners across various regions in India, including Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, and more, to handle these appeals. This approval is effective from September 25, 2020, or the creation date of the respective posts.