Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Dec 19: A delegation from the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) participated in a comprehensive interactive session and seminar on the Direct Tax ‘Vivad Se Vishwas (DTVSV) Scheme- 2024’.
The session, organized by the Income Tax Department at Aaykar Bhawan, Rajbagh, Srinagar, marked a significant step toward resolving tax disputes in the region.
The KCCI delegation led by senior vice president Ashiq Shangloo included Mushtaq Ahmad Wani and others. Dr Tauseef Bhat participated in detailed discussions with Income Tax officials regarding the scheme’s implementation and its potential impact on the business community. The scheme, which was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25, offers a comprehensive framework for resolving various tax-related disputes.
The interactive session chaired by Principal Commissioner IT J&K, Vikram Sahay covered extensive ground on dispute resolution mechanisms for appeals pending before appellate forums, writ petitions, and special leave petitions. Particular attention was given to cases before the Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP) where directions haven’t been issued by July 22, 2024, as well as matters where DRP has issued directions but assessment completion is pending.
“This scheme represents a significant opportunity for businesses to resolve long-standing tax disputes,” stated Ashiq Shangloo,
“The interactive session has provided our members with valuable insights into the scheme’s mechanisms and benefits. We are particularly pleased with the clarity provided regarding cases where appeals were pending as of July 22, 2024,” he added.
During the session, officials clarified that the scheme allows settlement of cases even if they were disposed off after July 22, 2024, provided they were pending on the cutoff date. Cases involving applications for condonation of delay filed before July 22, 2024, and subsequently admitted, are also eligible for the scheme. They provided crucial information about the scheme’s payment structure and timelines. They clarified that declarations filed on or before December 31, 2024, would be eligible for a more favourable payment rate as specified in column (3) of Section 90 of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024. However, declarations filed from January 1, 2025, onwards would be subject to different payment terms as outlined in column (4) of the same table.
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