2021 (7) TMI 1312 - SC - Income Tax

Extension of time for payment of the last installment of Tax under Income Disclosure Scheme 2016 (IDS) - two instalments were paid by the appellant but there was default in respect of the third instalment - HELD THAT - The request of the petitioner seeking extension of time to pay the third instalment and continue to avail the benefit under said Scheme was rejected by the High Court. As petitioner submits that the limited relief that the petitioner seeks is with respect to adjustment of the amounts deposited towards first two instalments so that in the tax liability computed by the Department after revised assessment appropriate relief can be afforded to the petitioner. Issue notice limited to the aforesaid question returnable on 27.08.2021.

Summary

The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of a petitioner's request for an extension to pay the third instalment under the Income Declaration Scheme, 2016. The petitioner sought adjustment of amounts paid towards the first two instalments for tax liability relief. Issue notice limited to this question, returnable on 27.08.2021.