In the light of the above, the Writ Petitions are disposed in the following terms: i) The petitioner will appear before the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, the first respondent herein, on 05.03.2019 at 10:30 am along with a stay petition covering three (3) aspects as referred to aforesaid. ii) After hearing the petitioner, the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax shall pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of conclusion of the personal hearing. iii) Till the disposal of stay petitions, status quo, as of today, shall be maintained with regard to recovery.