Answers to queries on Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme

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The Union Honourable Finance Minister, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman during her budget speech on February 1, 2020 (2020) 420 ITR 115 (St) (146) proposed to introduce a scheme at para 126 of the speech for settlement of disputes. Subsequently, the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 (VSV Act) was introduced. The Scheme was extended from time to time and the last date for payment under the VSV Act, 2020 extended until October 31, 2021 by CBDT, vide Notification No. 75 of 2021 dated June 25, 2021 (2021) 435 ITR (St) 25. The said scheme has benefited the taxpayers to reduce the tax litigation. When the scheme was introduced the research team of the itatonline.org had anticipated that the taxpayers may require a number of clarifications. Itatonline.org had requested the panel of experts consisting of Dr. K. Shivaram Senior Advocate, CA Rajan Vora and CA Pradeep Kapasi to answer queries arising on Vivad Se Viswas Schme to assist the tax consultants and tax payers. The expert panel started answering the queries raised by the tax consultants on February 28, 2020 and till date the expert panel have answered more than 750 questions only on the Direct Tax Vivad Se Viswas Act, 2020. From May 15, 2021 on words the itatonline.org has introduced the new section on “Ask your questions” which answers questions regularly. It is proposed that this new panel will answer the questions pertaining to Direct Tax Vivad Se Viswas Act, 2020.
See also Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme: The Law, Procedure And Dilemma where a link to all necessary resources is given

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Query

I already filed form 1 & 2. but after filing i found that TDS amount was not consider in Computation sheet of TAX, for which I apply for rectification u/s 154 and accordingly rectified. but meanwhile I have been issued form 3 with respect to filed form 1 & 2. Now the question is whether I will revise the form 1 & 2 or not possible…?

Answer  Please refer    CBDT  circular No 21  / 2020 dt 4 -12 -2020 ,  Q. No. 89 and answer given by the CBDT  . As per the clarification issued by the CBDT  ,Declaration filed by the  asseessee  can be revised any number of times before the DA issues a certificate under section 5(1) of Vivad se.… (read more)
Query

In how many Days can we expected the order for withdrawal of appeal from ITAT & CIT .. So that we can file form -4 of VSV Scheme

Answer Please  refer Circular No 9 of 2020 dated 22-4-2020 Q. No 43 . and answer  by the CBDT  wherein the CBDT clarified that  , where the assessee has made request for withdrawal   and such request is under process , proof of request made shall be enclosed . It is the designated  Authority has to issue… (read more)
Query

Assessee was assessed u/s 147 read with 143(2) and opted for Scheme, but DA issued Form 3 under terms of FAQ 70 by referring the assessment as search case.. is there any development on the cause???

Answer According to us  the interpretation of the CBDT is not in accordance with provision of the VSV  Act.  A Writ petition is filed before the Bombay High Court in Sushil  Bhatia HUF v .PCIT ( WPNO. (L) (No. 4666of 2021 dt 23 -2 -2021  . Before the Bombay High Court Delhi High Court order in… (read more)
Query

I have filed form 1 and 2 and also got form 3 from the department. I have paid the part liability before filing of form 1 & 2. But while filing form 1 due to oversight mistake I did not disclosed the part payment paid by me. So as now I am filing form 4 I mentioned the previous challan details paid by me and also I paid remaining liability. But now when I am filing Form 4 an error is appearing stating that “date of payment of tax should not be before filing of Form 1 & 2”. So what should I do because I have paid 60% of the liability before filing of Form 1 & 2 but system is not accepting the payment before filing Form 1. Is there any remedy. Please help.

Answer Please   refer  CBDT  circular Q. No. 89 and answer given by the CBDT  . As per the clarification issued by the CBDT  ,Declaration filed by the CBDT can be revised any number of times before the DA issues a certificate under section 5(1) of Vivad se. Vishwas .  It may be desirable to file revised… (read more)
Query

I had applied for VSV scheme and it was rejected stating that no appeal is pending as on 31.01.2020, however I had filed an appeal with condonation of delay and I had received notice from NEC Delhi also either to opt for VSV Scheme or attend the hearing. Since my Appeal is admitted as I received the Notice, then why my Application was rejected? pl help

Answer Please refer Circular No 21 /2020 dt 4 -12 -2020  Q. No 59 and answer given by the CBDT  . According to CBDT if delayed appeal is filed and appeal was admitted  before 4-12 -2020  before filing of the declaration , such appeal will be deemed to be pending as on 31 st January 2020.… (read more)
Query

We’re in receipt of Form 3, wherein both, assessee’s and income-tax department’s appeals are being settled. In order to file Form 4, proof of withdrawal of appeal is required. We can withdraw our appeal pending at ITAT, how to attach proof of withdrawal of income-tax department’s appeal? Is is required to be settled by the assessee only?

Answer Please  refer Circular No 9 of 2020 dated 22-4-2020 Q. No 43 . and answer  by the CBDT  wherein the CBDT clarified that  , where the assessee has made request for withdrawal   and such request is under process , proof of request made shall be enclosed . It is the designated  Authority has to issue… (read more)
Query

Can i opt out / withdraw from VSV scheme after issuance of certificate / order in form 3 ? OR have to pay tax as per form 3 compulsorily ?

Answer The querist can opt out, however if taxes under the Vsv Act the assessee will not get the  refund.    Please refer  circular No . 9 /2020 dt 22-4 -2020--Q, No . 42 and answer   given by the CBDT,    which state that any amount paid in pursuance of a declaration made under the Vivad Se Vishawas… (read more)
Query

One of the cleint is Surveyed as per the notice issued by the department on date of survey. On same day, the house of the Director and also the business premises of the associate concerns was searched.
But there is no mention of search carried out in Director’s House or associate biusinesses in survey notice, assessment proceedings or Order.
Further, there is no materials found or seized during the search with any coonectivity to survey.
Should we consider that as Survey or Search or in connection with search?

Answer Querist case  has to be treated  as case of survey and not search .   We presume there was neither any  warrant in the name of the assessee nor the notice was issued under section 153C of the Act . Please refer Circular No . 21 of 2020 dt .4-12 -2020  , Q. No 70 and… (read more)
Query

Form is asking appeal reference no/ acknowledgement no. But, the appeal was not filed. What is to be filled in this column in this case?

Answer  As per section 2 (1)(a) of The Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishawas Act , 2020 , the appellant means whose appeal is pending as on specified date  , ie 31 st Day of January 2020 .  Please also  refer Circular No 9 /2020 dt 22 -4 -2020  Q. No .1 and answer  given by the … (read more)
Query

What is the remedy when the designated Authority determined wrong amount of Disputed Tax and amount payable under DTVSV Act 2020 in Form No. 3.

Answer Please    refer question No  Circular No. 9 /2020 dt 22 -4 2020  Q.No. 46 . Whether DA can amend his order to rectify any patent errors   . Ans . Yes , DA shall  be able to amend his order under section 5 to rectify any apparent errors . Please also  refer  CBDT  circular Q. No.… (read more)