MANISH BHUTRA ,BANGALORE vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD-5(3)(2), BANGALORE

This appeal by the assessee is directed against the order dated 18.07.2018 of the CIT(Appeals)-5, Bengaluru, relating to assessment year 2015-16.

During the course of hearing of the appeals, the ld. counsel for the assessee sought adjournment of the appeal stating that the assessee has opted for Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme Act, 2020 [VSVS] by filing Form 1 & 2, and Form 3 is awaited by the designated authority. The Bench pointed out that the Bangalore Benches in such cases is dismissing the appeal as withdrawn, with liberty to seek recall of the order, to which he agreed. Accordingly, the appeal is dismissed as withdrawn. However, the assessee is at liberty to seek recall of this order in the event of non-receipt of Form No.3, or for any such reason under the VSVS.

In the result, the appeal by the assessee is dismissed as withdrawn.