Response to Faceless Assessment Notice — Template
Ready-to-use draft reply template for faceless assessment notice/query through National e-Assessment Centre under the Income Tax Act. Includes format, legal references, and compliance notes. Illustrative only — customize based on your specific case facts and professional advice.
Response Deadline: As specified in the notice (typically 15-30 days)
Filing: E-filing portal (incometax.gov.in) → Pending Actions → Response to Notices
When Do You Receive This Notice?
faceless assessment notice/query through National e-Assessment Centre is issued by the Assessing Officer / CPC when Section 144B provisions are triggered. You must respond within the time specified in the notice — failure to respond can result in best judgment assessment, penalty, and prosecution.
Draft Reply
Subject: Response to Faceless Assessment Notice/Query dated [Date] — PAN: [PAN] — AY [Year]
In response to the query raised through the e-filing portal, I/we submit:
1. [Point-by-point response to each query]
2. [Supporting documents uploaded as PDF attachments]
3. [Legal position with case law references where applicable]
I/we request a personal hearing through video conference to explain the above points orally. [Include this if complex issues are involved.]
Key Compliance Notes
Key: (a) Respond ONLY through e-filing portal — no physical submissions. (b) Upload all documents as PDF. (c) Request video conference for complex issues. (d) Do NOT try to contact any officer directly. (e) Save acknowledgment of every submission. (f) If deadline is insufficient: request extension through portal.
Documents to Attach
| # | Document | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copy of the notice received | Reference |
| 2 | Copy of ITR filed for the relevant AY | Proof of filing |
| 3 | Computation of income with supporting schedules | Substantiation |
| 4 | All documentary evidence supporting your position | Evidence |
| 5 | Bank statements, Form 26AS, AIS for the relevant period | Verification |