96. Constitution of Tax Settlement Board

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute a Tax Settlement Board consisting of a "Chairperson" and such other members, as it may deem fit, to resolve such disputes, as may be prescribed, relating to outstanding demand of tax, or arrears of tax, interest or penalty payable under this Act; and such Board shall undertake to resolve the dispute whenever so requested by the dealer or person concerned.

(2) The Tax Settlement Board shall have such powers and follow such procedure as may be prescribed.

(3) The order of settlement passed by the Tax Settlement Board shall be final and shall not be called in question in any Civil Court or any other authority.