HYDERABAD, NOVEMBER 12, 2026: Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, organised an outreach programme on FAST DS-2026 on Thursday, 12.11.2026, at Mehdi Manzil, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from approximately 200 members of the Tax Bar Association and tax professionals from Hyderabad.
The programme was graced by Smt. Sunita Billa, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Hyderabad; Shri Prabhat Kumar Gupta, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-4, Hyderabad; and Shri Sarish Kumar Irrikula, Commissioner of Income Tax (Administration & TPS), Hyderabad. Shri A.P. Dahima, President, Tax Bar Association, and Shri P.V. Narayana Rao, Secretary, Tax Bar Association, were also present on the occasion.
The outreach programme was organised with the objective of creating awareness about FAST DS-2026 and facilitating interaction between the Income Tax Department and members of the Tax Bar Association and tax professionals. The participants were apprised of the key features and salient aspects of the programme and encouraged to actively participate in the initiative.
During the interactive session, various queries and doubts raised by the participants, particularly concerning foreign income and assets and the benefits, implications and other aspects of FAST DS-2026, were discussed and suitably clarified by the Department’s representatives. The participants were also provided with necessary guidance and explanations to facilitate a better understanding of the programme and its provisions.
The programme served as a valuable platform for strengthening coordination and cooperation between the Income Tax Department and the tax professional fraternity, while promoting awareness and encouraging wider participation in FAST DS-2026.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks to the dignitaries and all participants for their valuable presence and active participation.
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