notice u/s 221(1)

aditya (article) (26 Points)

20 January 2010  

Hello experts
My query is regarding a notice U/s 221(1) received by my father.The notice requires him to appear before ITO on 20 jan 2010 relating to default in payment of demand u/s 143(1).

My query is that this notice u/s 221(1) is recieved by us on 20 january i.e after the time mentioned in the notice.Further there was no intimation u/s 143(1) was received by us for the default of which this notice has been issued.Thus now what are we required to do?How should we approach there and how to meet opfficer and what explanation should be given?and further i am having knowledge of all sections but i think there only bribe is the medium so pls advice wht should we do.I want to handle this myself to gain experience as my articleship firm is not dealing with income tax matters.

PLease answer my query.