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Letting a CA reply to the notice on your behalf
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Facts
Yes. You can add an authorised representative on the e-Filing portal, who can then view and respond to e-Proceedings for you.
Provisions and law
- Sec 144B, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 273)Assessments are done in faceless mode through the e-Proceedings facility, with replies uploaded online.
Analysis
Add the CA as authorised representative for the specific proceeding or assessment year. You remain responsible for the facts, so review the reply before submission. A CA can also attend the video hearing on your behalf.
Conclusion
- Log in and open Authorised Partners, then Authorise my representative.
- Add the CA's details and the purpose.
- Confirm the request once the CA accepts.
- Share documents and review the draft reply.
- Keep track of submissions in e-Proceedings.
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