ICAI requests CBDT to extend the due date for filing return of income

REPRESENTATION MADE FOR EXTENSION OF DUE DATE FOR FILING THE RETURN OF INCOME

Due to the fact that most of the establishments are virtually closed on account of festivals of Durga Pooja, Navratra’s and Dussehra, representations were received from members all over the country posing the difficulties faced by them in preparing and filing the return of income by due date. Hence, ICAI has made a representation to the Chairman, CBDT requesting him to extend the due date for filing the return of income u/s 139 (1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 suitably.