SECTION 119 OF THE INCOME-TAX ACT, 1961 – CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES – INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBORDINATE AUTHORITIES
Order [F.NO.225/72/2010/ITA-II], DATED 30-9-2011
On consideration of the reports of disturbance of general life caused due to earthquake in the State of Sikkim, the Central Board of Direct Taxes, in exercise of powers conferred under section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, hereby extends the ‘due date’ of filing of returns of income for the Assessment Year 2011-12, from 30th September 2011 to 31st October 2011 in respect of assessees assessed at Sikkim. Accordingly, the ‘specified date’ for Tax Audit report as prescribed under section 44AB of the Income-tax Act, is also extended to 31st October 2011.