Tax notices
Stay of demand pending first appeal, Sec 220(6) (new Sec 411(12))
- An appeal does not stop the department collecting the tax.
- Deadline: As soon as the appeal is filed and before the demand due date (30 days from the demand notice) to avoid being treated as in default
- Done in 3 working days after the appeal is filed
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- Demand notice and assessment order
- Is the appeal filed and is the demand due date still ahead?
- Mark the demand as disputed with appeal details in Response to Outstanding Demand
- Stay application and acknowledgement
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Answer in brief
An appeal does not stop the department collecting the tax. We apply to the Assessing Officer to hold back the disputed demand until CIT(A) decides, usually against a 20% deposit, argue for less where the case is strong, and escalate if the request is ignored.
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₹4,999
₹4,999 + ₹899.82 GST = ₹5,898.82
One time. Delivered in 3 working days after the appeal is filed. Due: As soon as the appeal is filed and before the demand due date (30 days from the demand notice) to avoid being treated as in default
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