date for filing income tax returns extended in parts of maharashtra and karnataka

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Considering the disruption due to heavy rains/floods, the Central Board of Direct taxes (CBDT), in exercise of powers conferred under Section 119 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 has extended the due date for filing of returns of income required to be furnished by 31st July, 2005, to 31st October, 2005, in the cases of Income-tax assessees in 9 districts of Maharashtra namely, Thane, Raigad, Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Nanded, Parbhani and Hingoli and in Belgaum district of Karnataka. A notification to this effect was issued by CBDT, here today.

BSC/BY/GN-320