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Answers By Expert: Dr. K. Shivaram (Sr. Advocate)
Query

Is there time limit of payment of Disputed tax under Vivad se Viswah. If I received order in Form -3 on 09/02/2021 I can pay it now before 31/08/2021

Answer

Last date for payment of tax with extra amount is not yet notified . The assessee can  make payment ,  however the assessee has to pay extra amount  . Please refer CBDT Circular No 9 dt 22-4 -2020 (2020) 422 ITR 131 (St.),   Q . No. 28 and answer given by the CBDT , it will be 110 % of the disputed tax

Query

Sir my query is, is the application still possible under VSV Scheme ? There is currently no Tab showing at the new Portal. What is the latest position for fresh application ?

Answer

Scheme is  not available . NOTIFICATION S.O. 964(E) [NO. 09/2021/F.NO. IT(A)/01/2020-TPL], DATED 26-2-2021 the scheme was extended up tp 31 st March , 2021  ( 2021) 432 ITR 13 (St)    .  However  for the  payment of tax  at concessional rate the period was extended up to 30 th June 2021   

 

Query

Dear Sir,

We were not given full credit of taxes paid in Form 3 issued by Deptt. A rectification application was filed and discussions with AO were held wherein the facts were duly explained to his/her satisfaction. However, we understand that as of now there is no provision for revised form 3 to be issued by Deptt. Pls clarify how to get the corrections done so that the process of payment of balance tax be initiated well before 31.08.2021.

Answer

The assseee may   write to the CBDT  and also may  file writ before High Court .

Query

Dear Sir, We have Filed Vivaad Se Vishwas Scheme on 26 December 2020 for reduction of losses and opted for non payment of taxes.

Thereafter, Form 3 has been issued with payment of taxes on 29 December 2020. However, no email communication was received in this case.

How to get Form 3 rectified.

Answer

Assessee  may write  to the   Designated Authority for rectification .  If there is any  mistake in calculation   the  Designated Authority may  rectify the same ,  before issue of final certificate u/s 5 (1) of Vivad Se Vishwas .  Assessee  may also write to the Chairman CBDT explaining the  difficulty,   they will be able to guide you . If  you don’t receive any reply from the Designated Authority , you  may have to file writ before High Court .

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Query

My vishwaas se vivaad scheme form is still pending on the side of the department..the department is demanding the order for the condonation of delay in filling the appeals.. as the order is not generally send by the departments..I am not having the order for the condonation of delay in filling the appeal…how my vivaad se vishwaas scheme form can be accepted by the department?

Answer

Please refer CBDT Circular No .21 /2020 dt 4-12 -2020   Q. 59 . and  Ans . wherein the CBDT has clarified that , if the time limit for filing appeal during the period from 1 st April 2019 to 31 st Jan , 2020 ( both dates included in such period ) and the application   for condonation  is filed before the date of issue  of this Circular ( 4-12 -2020) and appeal is admitted by the  appellate authority before filing of the  declaration , such  appeal will be deemed to be pending as on 31 st Jan 2020 .  

In case the assessee has filed the application of Condonation of delay   and the appeal is condoned then only thee assessee can avail the benefit of the scheme . The assessee may  verify from the portal ,whether any order has been passed by the CIT ( A) . The assessee may also write to the CBDT  explaining the facts of the case and consider the application of the assessee. In case no reply is received within reasonable time , the assessee may have to file writ before High Court.

 

Query

Sir I want to fill fresh new form no 1 and 2 declaration form under VSV scheme butin new there is no tab available.
I asked many professional they say that vsv scheme declaration form filling has got over on 31st March 2021 and thereafter time extension is only for payment and not filing new form to close appeal case.
I am confused. Please guidehelp and reply.
Please guide me in this new portal how to fill form no1and 2and submit under VSV scheme.

Answer

Please refer  CBDT Circular No 21/ 2020 .  dt  4-12 -2020 .  Q. No 89 and answer given by CBDT .

Q.89 . Once declaration is filed by assessee u/s 4 of Viivad Se Vishwas  can the same be revised ? If yes , at what stage of the proceedings will the same be allowed ?

Ans . Yes , declaration can be revised any number of times before DA issues a certificate under section 5 (1) of Vivad Se Vishwas .

 

 You may contact the  Designated Authority . If there is any clerical mistake in the form the  Designated Authority may accept the revised form , before issue of final certificate u/s 5 (1) of Vivad Se Vishwas .  You may also write to the Chairman CBDT explaining the  difficulty,   they will be able to guide you . If  you don’t receive any reply from the Designated Authority , you  may have to file writ before High Court .

The view expressed by the professional is  correct view .

 

 

 

 

Query

An assessee received notice u/s 153C dated 10.07.2021 for seven assessment years i.e. 2013-14 to 2019-20. Whether the notice is valid keeping in view the finance act 2021. please guide what to do. Whether the assessee should file return of income or not.

Answer

We presume that the notice is issued in respect of search initiated  u/s 132 or books of account  , other documents or any assets requisitioned  under section  132A on or before Ist April n, 2021 . The notice can be issued for six assessment years immediately preceding the assessment year relevant to the previous year in which search is concluded or requisition is made and for the relevant assessment year or years referred in section  153A (1) of the Act . The assessee should file the returns under  protest . After the returns are filed , the assessee should make an application for  furnishing the  copy of prior approval  , satisfaction recorded etc.        

Query

While filing form 1 there has been an error of reporting refund claim reduced in Assesment in Part E(ii) instead of part E(iv).
Form 3 has been issued stating such refund as MISTMATCH. So instead of refund as per Form 1 there is tax payable in Form 3. How can we resolve this. Who has the power.

Answer

Designated Authority has the power to rectify , you may make an application . Please refer CBDT Circular No .21/2020 dt.4 -12-2020 ,  Q. 89 and answer given by CBDT . Ans. Yes , declaration can be revised any number of times before DA issues a certificate under section 5(1)) of  Vivad se Vishwas.  In case the Designated Authority refusing to rectify the mistake apparent,   the assessee   may file writ before High Court .

 

 

 

 

Query

Sir, I had filed the appeal 384 DELAY before the CIT (A). My appeal was pending defore the appellate authority when I applied for VSV for disposal of my disputed demand. I had applied under scheme , deposited the demanded tax along with withdraw of appeal request and department has issued me form 5.

Today I have received an email from NFAC with notice that “DELAY IS NOT ALLOWED”

Please suggest what should I do ?

Answer

The assessee may have to file writ before the High Court . One has to verify whether the assessee has filed an application for condonation of delay along with the appeal . Please Refer Circular No 21 dt 4 -12 -2-2020 , Q. No 59 and answer Given by the CBDT  on the issue of time limit  for filing of an  appeal . Ans: If the time limit for filing appeal expired during the period from 1 st April , 2019 to 31 st Jan 2020 ( both dates included in the period ) and the application for condonation is filed before the date of issue of this circular , and the appeal is admitted  by the appellate authority before due date of filing of the declaration , such appeal will be deemed to be pending as on 31 st Jan 2020 .  

On similar issue  writ has been filed before Delhi High Court and Bombay High Court  the  final orders are awaited . It may be desirable to file the writ , otherwise the  assessee  may not get  the refund of the amount paid under the scheme .

Query

I had filed form 1 and 2 under the scheme vivad se vishwas on 19th Oct 2020 and case was approved and payment was requested to be paid before the due date. The payment was made on 16th April 2021 and form 4 was also submitted along with the payment acknowledgment. Till date of query I’m still awaiting for form 5 from CIT.
The appeal filed is still open do I need to withdraw the same or will it be deemed withdrawn?
And what time do I need to wait for closure of case under vivad se vishwas and appeal.

Answer

The Appellant  will get the form No 5 in due course of time .  As regards pendency of appeal before  CIT (A) is concerned it  will be treated as deemed to be withdrawn . Please refer Circular No  9  dt 22-4 2020 ,   Q. no 43 and answer given by CBDT   Ans.: Under the amended procedure no appeal is required to be withdrawn before  grant of certificate by DA. After grant of certificate by DA under section  5  the appellant is required to with draw the appeal ----.    On receipt of Form No 5 the  Appellant may inform the  Office of the CIT (A) to pass a consequential order in view of the Form No 5 received under the Scheme . In the mean time the Appellant  can make an request to Designated Authority to issue the form No 5 at the earliest .