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In a recent disclosure in Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed that a staggering Rs 17.59 trillion in tax revenue remains locked in litigation, with over 1.53 lakh cases pending across various judicial and quasi-judicial forums. The figures highlight the scale of tax disputes burdening India's legal and administrative systems. Direct Tax Litigation: Rs 11.83 Trillion Locked As of December 31, 2024, direct tax disputes amounting to Rs 11.83 trillion are stuck in litigatio
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FAQ :
A total of Rs 17.59 trillion (approximately £17.59 trillion) in tax revenue remains locked in litigation across various judicial and quasi-judicial forums.
As of December 31, 2024, direct tax disputes amount to Rs 11.83 trillion (approximately £11.83 trillion).
Direct tax disputes are pending across the Supreme Court (6,730 cases), High Courts (41,548 cases), and Tribunals (23,175 cases).
As of January 31, 2025, indirect tax litigation involves Rs 5.76 trillion (approximately £5.76 trillion).
The government has introduced initiatives like the Vivad se Vishwas scheme to help resolve disputes and unlock tax revenues.
Suggested measures include digitization of legal proceedings, fast-track courts for high-value cases, and increased emphasis on out-of-court settlements.
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