CBDT states that orders by the Commissioner Income Tax (Appeals) be passed within 15 days of the last hearing / receipt of written submission

CBDT issues an internal instruction quoting Instruction No. 20 / 2003 issued in December 2003; which states that orders by the Commissioner Income Tax (Appeals) be passed within 15 days of the last hearing / receipt of written submission; The Instruction would also be applicable to orders passed by
CIT(Administration) / CCIT in respect of matters covered u/s 80G, 263, 264 etc; CBDT notes that these directions are not being followed and hence, directs its strict adherence