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Facts
The assessee filed appeals against orders passed by NFAC, Delhi for assessment years 2017-18 and 2018-19. The assessee had opted for the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, filed a declaration, and paid the determined tax amount.
Held
The Tribunal allowed the appeals to be withdrawn as the disputed tax was settled under the VSV Scheme. Liberty was granted to the assessee to seek recall of the order if circumstances warrant.
Key Issues
Whether the appeals can be withdrawn if the tax dispute is settled under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme.
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, “A” BENCH, MUMBAI
Before: SMT. BEENA PILLAI & SHRI OMKARESHWAR CHIDARA
At the outset the Ld.AR filed submissions dated 21/01/2025 submitting that, the assessee opted for Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2024(hereinafter referred to as VSV Scheme). It is submitted that assessee filed declaration pursuant to which the appropriate authority vide order dated 16/01/2025 determined the amount of tax payable as per Form 2. The Ld.AR also filled challan of the receipt of the payment made by the assessee as per Form 2 issued for both years under consideration.
2.1. The Ld. AR thus submitted that assessee therefore has sought withdrawal of present appeals as the disputed tax has been settled under the VSV Scheme.
Based on the above declaration and submission by the assessee, the appeals filed for the years under consideration are allowed to be withdrawn. However liberty is granted to the to seek recall of this order assessee for recall of this order in accordance with the law if the circumstance so warrant.
In the result the appeals filed by the assessee are dismissed as withdrawn.
Order pronounced in the open court on 31/01/2025