1997 (10) TMI 3

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..... ioners are seeking to challenge the validity of the Voluntary Disclosure of Income Scheme, 1997 (VDIS). The High Court in an elaborate judgment has dealt with the various submissions made assailing the constitutional validity of the Scheme. We are in agreement with the said view of the High Court. We have heard Shri Dinesh Vyas, learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioners, in support of .....

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..... per cent. on the tax evaded; (iii) interest under section 158BFA. 3. In addition, the Finance Minister has announced that in every case of detection of undisclosed income, prosecution will be launched. The relevant provisions are in Chapter XXII of the Income-tax Act. 4. Besides tightening up of legal provisions, the following steps have also been taken : (i) Acceleration of the process of is .....

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