09 June 2025
Yes of course stay petition can be filed now also. In case of application of stay petition there is a rule to pay minimum 20% of demand. If in case you have paid the same or CPC have adjusted refunds of other years against this demand which comes to 20% approx then also you can make the application. If nothing has been paid or adjusted , then also u can file a stay petition and request for monthly EMI option to AO and can ask for grant for stay on the full demand amount till disposal of CIT (A)