Case Number: ITA 5438/DEL/2019
Appellant: Veena Jain, New Delhi
Respondent: ACIT Circle-17(2), New Delhi
Assessment Year: 2015-16
Case Filed on: 2019-06-19
Order Type: Final Tribunal Order
Date of Order: 2021-03-31
Pronounced on: 2021-03-31
Court: IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, DELHI BENCH ‘A’ : NEW DELHI
Before: SHRI G.S. PANNU, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI KUL BHARAT, JUDICIAL MEMBER
Overview:
This appeal by Veena Jain for the assessment year 2015-16 was directed against the order dated 29th April, 2019 of the CIT(A)-38, New Delhi. The appellant decided to withdraw the appeal under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2020, opting to settle the dispute relating to tax arrears for the assessment year in question.
Proceedings:
No representative for the appellant appeared at the virtual hearing. However, a letter dated 22nd March, 2021, submitted by the counsel for the appellant, requested the withdrawal of the appeal. This request was accompanied by a certificate under Section 5(1) of The Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020, confirming the appellant’s decision to settle under the scheme.
Decision:
The tribunal accepted the request for withdrawal of the appeal after no objections were raised by the Learned Senior Departmental Representative (DR). Consequently, the appeal was dismissed as withdrawn.
Conclusion:
The tribunal’s decision to allow the withdrawal of the appeal emphasizes the effectiveness of the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme as a dispute resolution mechanism. The decision was announced after a virtual hearing concluded on the 31st of March, 2021.
Signatories:
SD/-
(KUL BHARAT)
JUDICIAL MEMBER
SD/-
(G.S. PANNU)
VICE PRESIDENT
Dated: 31st March, 2021
Copy forwarded to:
Assistant Registrar, ITAT, New Delhi
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