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

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)
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

Dear Sir,

The assessee filed return of income declaring loss under both normal provisions and section 115JB of the Act.

The AO made additions under normal provisions. However, due to availability of b/f losses, the tax payable under normal provisions was Nil.

The AO also made additions to book profit and determined a book profit on which MAT is payable. Accordingly demand ha been raised.

The assessee filed appeal before CIT(A) for additions made under the normal provisions (Additions to book profits were not contested before the CIT(A)). The CIT(A) order was passed against the assessee.

The assessee filed appeal before the ITAT and the same is pending before the ITAT as on 31.01.2020. The assessee has also filed additional grounds before the ITAT in respect of the additions made to the book profit. The appeal is pending as on date.

The assessee wishes to file under VsV and c/f reduced losses under the normal provisions.

Queries:

1. Whether the assessee can file under the VsV scheme for the additional grounds raised before ITAT which have not been raised before CIT(A).

2. If yes, do the assessee need to file separate applications under VsV, one for normal provisions and other for book profit additions.

Request your valuable views on above.

Answer Yes the assessee can file  under VsV. In Jehangir H.C. Jehangir v ITO (2015) 229 Taxman 392 (Bom) (HC) held that issue specifically taken before the AO could not be refused to be considered by Tribunal merely because the CIT (A) did not have any view on it. Order of Tribunal was set aside. Accordingly, the Querist can… (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.
Please suggest.

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

AO added 12.5% of the bogus purchase to total income for AY 2009-10, AY 2010-11, AY 2011-12, AY 2012-13.

CIT (A) Dismissed the appeal AY 2011-12 and AY 2012-13
(order passed in 18.05.2018)

ITAT partly allowed for AY 2011-12 and 2012-13
(Reduced the Percentage of addition from 12.5% of Bogus Purchase to 5%)(ITAT order passed on 19.12.2018)

CIT (A) heard the appeal for AY 2009-10 and AY 2010-12 and on the basis of ITAT order for AY 2011 & 2012, partly allowed from 12.5% to 5% (date of Order 22.02.2019)

Assessee unaware of any appeal being pending received ITAT notice for hearing AY 2009-10 & AY 2010-11 for ITAT appeal filed by Department.
Unfortunately Notice received after the date of hearing 27.10.2020

No Detail received from Department yet on the said appeal by Department.

ITAT Case Status shows that the appeal was filed on 29.05.2019
since assesses dont have any detail of said appeal and he being eligible for VSV for AY 2009-10 & AY 2010-11 .

can he get the advantage of 50% of the Disputed Tax since he has a favorable judgment from ITAT on similar issue.

Answer The assesssee can write to the Asst .Registrar  ITAT and can get the copy of the grounds of appeal filed by the department .  It seems  the  department may be contesting the relief given by the CIT (A) . The asessee can take advantages of 50% of the disputed tax .   If  Tribunal has already decided the matter ex prate   against the… (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

Assessee received a CIT(A) order dated 29 July 2020, whereas no notice or hearing was held in the year 2020…. so no opportunity after 31st Jan 2020 was given to the assessee….

Now is the Assessee eligible for VsV ?

Answer (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)