Late filing ITR for FY2020-2021(AY 2021-2022) possible now or is it too late?

Is it possible to file ITR for FY2020-2021 (AY 2021-2022) possible? I have overpaid my due tax and expecting a refund. Some time back, I got an email from IT asking me to file ITR but I don't exactly remember when. Due to health reasons, I couldn't file my ITR yet. Can I try to file a paper ITR if online return isn't allowed?

Thanks a lot for reading.

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This discussion explores the possibility of filing a late Income Tax Return (ITR) for the Financial Year 2020-2021 (Assessment Year 2021-2022). The original poster missed the deadline due to health reasons and is seeking a refund. While filing through ITR-U might be an option, it's not typically allowed for refund cases. The consensus suggests a manual application to the CIT under section 119(2)(b) may be necessary to seek approval for filing a late return, especially when a refund is due.

Possible through ITR-U but not In case of refund
You have to take approval from CIT first,then you can file return under section 119(2)(b) of the Income tax act only in case of refund.

Thanks for your replies. How do I get approval from CIT first? Is it a paper application or can it be done online through the new ITR website?

You need send manual application, online facility not yet started.

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