New Delhi: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Friday called for comprehensive tax reforms in the Union Budget 2026-27, including expedition of dispute resolution, simplification of TDS regime and digitised customs systems.

The apex industry body emphasised the need to move towards a “compliance system rooted in trust, simplicity, and technology,” and accountable for administrative delays.

It recommended that high-demand cases exceeding Rs 100 crore should be fast-tracked for resolution within one year through multiple virtual hearings and close CBDT monitoring.

Parallel penalty proceedings should remain suspended until the main appeal is resolved, and draft orders should be shared for factual verification before finalisation, the statement from the industry body said.

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