SECTION 119 OF THE INCOME TAX ACT, 1961 - INCOME TAX AUTHORITIES - INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBORDINATE AUTHORITIES - ORDER EXTENDING DUE DATE FOR FILING INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR A.Y. 2012-13
On consideration of the reports of disturbance of general life caused due to failure of power and further in consideration of the fact that the e-filing of returns for a specified category of individuals and HUF has been made mandatory, 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 2012-13 to 31st August 2012 in respect of assessees who are liable to file such returns by 31st July 2012 as per provisions of section 139 of Income-tax Act, 1961.