SVLDRS Scheme Offers Partial Tax Immunity; Section 125 Calls for Liberal Interpretation to Boost Voluntary Disclosures.

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....SVLDRS - Our courts are flooded with avoidable litigation and government by way present scheme has initiated step to minimise litigation and generate revenue, thus keeping in mind intent and purport of the scheme as well Board Circulars, it would be appropriate to liberally interpret Section 125 of FA, 2019. It is apt to notice that in case of voluntary disclosure, as per section 124(1)(e) of the FA, 2019 no immunity from tax liability is available though immunity from 40% of tax liability is available in other categories including arrears - The scheme came into force w.e.f. 01.09.2019, thus any enquiry/audit/investigation initiated after aforesaid date cannot make any person ineligible - HC....