HC allows filing of Appeal on payment of Rs. 2 Lakh instead of 20% of demand

Suresh Anuradha Vs CIT (Madras High Court) In the given case, the second respondent has demanded the petitioner to pay a sum equivalent to 20% of levied tax on or before 17.01.2020 for entertaining the appeal and stay petition under Section 220(6) of Income Tax Act 1961. Earlier, an assessment order was passed on 11.12.2009 directing the petitioner to pay a sum of Rs.21,58,888/-. Challenging the same, the petitioner has preferred an appeal along with the petition for stay under Section 226(6) of the Income Tax Act 1961. For the purpose of entertaining the stay petition, the respondents require...