VENKATESWAR RAJU PENUMASTA,HYDERABAD vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-6(1), HYDERABAD

At the outset, None appeared before us to represent the assessee’s case. From the record, we find that the assessee has filed a letter dated 4/3/2021 wherein it was stated that the assessee desires to withdraw his appeal as the assessee has opted to avail ‘Vivad Se Viswas’ scheme. It was further submitted that the assessee had filed Form No.1 & 2 and Form-3 was also issued by the Revenue. It was therefore pleaded, that the appeal of the assessee may be allowed to be withdrawn.

The Ld. DR stated that if the assessee desires to opt Vivad-se- Vishwas Scheme, the Department has no objection.

Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, We are inclined to allow the appeal of the assessee to be withdrawn yielding to the prayer of the assessee that he has preferred to avail the Vivad-se- Vishwas Scheme by filing Forms No.1, 2 and Form-3 was also issued by the Revenue. The Ld. DR has also conceded to the request of the assessee. Accordingly, We hereby dismiss the appeal of the assessee as withdrawn. However, we also make it clear that, if the assessee’s case is not accepted in the Vivad-Se-Viswas scheme by the Revenue for whatsoever may be the reason, then the assessee shall be at liberty to file a Miscellaneous Petition before the Tribunal within the time limit prescribed under the Act to reinstate the appeal. It is ordered accordingly.

In the result, appeal of the assessee is dismissed as withdrawn.