Monetary limits for filing appeals shall also apply to Cross Objections u/s 253(4), says CBDT

CBDT vide letter dated 08-03-2016 has clarified that the monetary limit of Rs. 10 lakhs imposed vide Circular No. 21/2015 dated 10-12-2015 for filing appeals before the ITAT would apply equally to cross objections under section 253(4) of the Act. Cross objections below this monetary limit, already filed, should be pursued for dismissal as withdrawn/not pressed. Filing of cross objections below the monetary limit may not be considered henceforth i.e. wef 08-03-2016