Query | 154 petition pending before Assessing officer assessee filed vsv and AO rejected the 154 petition can assessee file appeal before CIT (A) on November and go for vsv. |
Answer | No, the rectification order passed by the AO is not before the Specified date i.e. January 31, 2020. Therefore a deemed appeal nor appeal against the same exists on the specified date. Therefore, the same is not eligible for VSVA. (read more) |
Answers to queries on Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme
Query | If the quantum is pending before CIT(A) and the assessing officer passed 271(1)(c) can assessee go for vivad se viswas only for penalty. |
Answer | No. Kindly refer to FAQ No. 8 of CBDT Circular 9 of 2020 dated April 22, 2020 wherein it is clarified that it would not be possible for the appellant to apply for settlement of penalty appeal only when the appeal on disputed tax related to such penalty is still pending. (read more) |
Query | IF an appeal in ITAT has been dismissed and a fresh appeal in High Court is yet to be filed(time limit ends after 31-1-2020, hence eligible), what should be written in Appeal reference number/acknowledgement number in Schedule A VI ? If kept blank, the Form is not accepted. |
Answer | There is a provision for deemed appeal in the VSV Form No. 1. Once the same is selected the criterion for reference number/ acknowledgement number should automatically cease. Once appeal is filed the assesee will get the lodging No , till the final No is allotted .If the problem still persists it is advisable to contact… (read more) |
Query | During a Tribunal hearing, I told the learned judges that the appellant had already submitted an application under the Vivad se Vishwas Scheme. The learned judge directed me to write an email to the Hon’ble ITAT, attaching the VsV application, in accordance with a particular judgement of the Madras High Court. Please let me know which judgement he was referring to, and the procedure, if any, laid down in the said judgement. |
Answer | We are not aware of any judgement of the Madras High Court on the issue of VSV. We have made an request to President of Revenue Bar Madars to find out any judgment on the Vsv. If we get the judgment we will give the reference in our answer . (read more) |
Query | Hello Assesses appeal before ITAT was heard on 27.01.2020 and order was pronounced on 10.02.2020. Is Assessee still eligible for VsV scheme? |
Answer | As soon as the scheme was announced the asssessee could have made a request in writing stating that they intend to avail the benefit of the schme . Unfortunately No, unless the assessee has communicated to the ITAT the intention to avail the Scheme. As per Rule 34 (4) of the ITAT Rules, 1963, after hearing the appeal the order… (read more) |
Query | I have received the Form 3 duly approved but i am not able to locate form 4 on the income tax e login web page. Regards |
Answer | Form 4 is proof of payment. The same is available on the portal. In case of any inconvenience it is advisable to contact your designated authority under VSVA. (read more) |
Query | Rectification order u/s 154 for AY 2012-13 has been passed by the Income Tax Authority on 24/01/2020. Can we avail the benefit of Vivad Se Vishwas scheme for that AY against Rectification Order |
Answer | Yes. The revised order can be settled under VSVA (read more) |