HC directs CBDT to hear representation to condone delay in payment under IDS 2016

Kuzhanthai Velu Ragothaman Vs Chairman, CBDT (Madras High Court) The petitioner has applied under the Income Declaration Scheme, 2016 (IDS, 2016). Admittedly, he has not paid the entire dues as per the scheme, but he has paid a major portion of it, i.e., 94%. The petitioner has given a representation on 17.10.2022 to the respondent, seeking to condone the delay in paying the balance amount together with interest. The petitioner seeks for early disposal of the said representation in this Writ Petition. 2. Heard, Mr. Waraon and Sai Rams, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. R. S. Balaji, l...