SVLDRS 2019: HC directs Designated Committee to follow section 127 procedure

Akshaya Aqua Farms Vs Designated Committee (Madras High Court) The petitioner challenges order passed by the first respondent, the Designated Committee rejecting its application under the Sabka Viswas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme. The order is a one liner, which simply says ‘Dear Taxpayer, your SVLDRS Form for the ARN No LD1112190001929 has been rejected.’ No reasons have been set out as to why the petitioner’s application is found to be unsuitable for the purpose of the Scheme. In counter, the defence taken is that investigation in the matter is still on-going and that...