Designated Authority can't reopen tax settlement after issuing Form 5 certificate under DTVSV Act.

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....The HC held that once a certificate (Form No. 5) is issued u/s 5 of the DTVSV Act and the declarant deposits the determined amount, the Designated Authority cannot initiate any proceedings regarding the 'tax arrear' as the dispute stands settled. Issuance of a fresh Form No. 3 modifying the earlier one to reopen a concluded settlement is without authority of law. The impugned certificate dated 29.01.2021 was set aside.....