Court Rules Strict Adherence to "SUBKA VISHWAS" Scheme; No Jurisdiction to Extend Time Limits Due to Technical Glitches.

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....SUBKA VISHWAS” [Legacy Dispute Resolution] Scheme Rules, 2019 - petitioner was unable to make payment due to technical glitch - The judgment reiterates the principle that a scheme must be followed strictly according to its terms and conditions. In this case, the "SUBKA VISHWAS" Scheme, being a complete code in itself, required adherence to specific time limits for filing and payment, which the petitioner failed to meet. The court emphasized that extending the time limit for compliance with the scheme’s provisions is beyond its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. - HC....