PCIT v. Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd. (2025) 343 CTR 153 / 246 DTR 121 / 171 taxmann.com 622 (Karn)(HC)

Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020.
S. 2(j): Disputed tax-Only 50% payable where appeal is decided in Revenue’s favour-Higher demand illegal-Fresh Form-3 was directed to be issued. [S. 3(1), Art. 226]

For AY 2009-10, additions were made including disallowance of freight charges. CIT(A) partly allowed relief based on DTAA; ITAT confirmed in assessee’s favour. Revenue filed appeal before High Court. Meanwhile, assessee opted under DTVSV Act, 2020. PCIT issued Form-3 demanding full disputed tax instead of 50%. On writ the Court  held that under S. 2(j) and s. 3(1) proviso, only 50% of disputed tax is payable when appeal is in Revenue’s favour. Higher demand by the Department was contrary to the scheme and therefore illegal. Fresh Form-3 was directed to be issued.(AY. 2009-10)