M/S. UMBEL PROPERTIES PRIVATE LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE - 7(1)(1), BANGALORE

At the time of hearing, the learned Authorised Representative submitted that these assesses have opted to file an application under the Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020. Accordingly, ld. AR submitted that these appeals may be dismissed with the 2 & 1331/Bang/2019 liberty to move appropriate application for recall of the present order in accordance with law, if the assesses intended to do so.

On the other hand, the learned Departmental Representative submitted that the assesses have to withdraw the pending appeals after filing the Form VSV1 as per Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020. Thereafter the assesses are required to furnish a copy of the same along with the proof of payment of tax as determined by the tax official to the department. Ld. DR submitted that the Form No.3 shall be issued to the assesses in due course and accordingly he submitted that the appeals of the assesses may be dismissed as withdrawn, as the assesses, in any way, is required to withdraw the appeals.

We have heard both the parties and perused the material on record. Since the assessee has opted for Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020, the assessee is interested in not prosecuting these appeals filed before the Tribunal. Since the assessee has already filed the necessary applications before the tax authorities under the above said scheme, we are of the view that no purpose will be served in keeping the appeals pending. Accordingly, we dismiss the appeals of the assesses as withdrawn. Further the assesses are at liberty to move appropriate application for recall of the present order in accordance with the law, if the assesses intends to do so.