Concurrent exercise of income-tax powers authorised; regional e-assessment centres granted verification jurisdiction over specified cases nationwide. Principal Commissioners of Income-tax designated as PCIT (ReAC) (VU) are authorised to exercise concurrent powers under the Income-tax Act and act as Prescribed Authority for verification functions, with authority to hold additional charge and to exercise powers in respect of specified territories, persons, incomes or cases where information exists with the Directorate of Income-tax (Systems). Principal Commissioners may delegate to Additional or Joint Commissioners, who may further delegate to Deputy, Assistant Commissioners or Income-tax Officers, as specified in the Schedule.