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Facts
The appellant filed an appeal against the CIT(A)'s order, which confirmed the AO's addition of Rs. 27,90,000/- under Section 69A for alleged cash deposits during demonetization. During the hearing, the appellant's AR informed the Tribunal that the appellant had availed the "The Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024" amnesty and sought to withdraw the appeal.
Held
The Ld. DR did not object to the withdrawal request. The Tribunal allowed the appellant to withdraw the appeal, dismissing it as withdrawn. It was clarified that if the VSVS application is not acted upon due to any legal or technical issue, both parties are at liberty to revive the issue.
Key Issues
Whether the appeal should be allowed to be withdrawn by the appellant who has opted for the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024.
Sections Cited
69A
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai “SMC” Bench, Mumbai.
Before: Shri Pawan Singh (JM) & Shri Omkareshwar Chidara (AM)
In the above captioned appeal, the appellant filed an appeal against the order of Ld. CIT(A) stating that Ld. CIT(A) erred in confirming the action of the Ld. AO in making addition of Rs. 27,90,000/-under section 69A of the Act on the ground of alleged cash deposits made during demonetarization period.
During the hearing before the Bench, Ld. AR of the appellant has stated that the appellant has availed amnesty under “The Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024”. Accordingly, a letter was filed dated 26.2.2025 and Form No. 2 received from the appropriate authority was enclosed. Thus, the appellant requested the Bench to allow him to withdraw the appeal.
Ld. DR did not object for withdrawal of the appeal by the appellant.
After hearing both sides, it is decided to allow the appellant to withdraw her appeal. In case of any legal or technical issue, if the VSVS
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The appeal of the appellant is dismissed as withdrawn.
Order pronounced in the open Court on 03/03/2025.