Direct Tax Order No. 220-3-2007-ITA-II dated 24 July 2007

Acceptance of income tax returns - Order under s.119(1) to make special arrangements

The CBDT directed all the income tax authorities to make arrangements for accepting the returns of income on 28 July 2007 and 29 July 2007, 31 July 2007 being the last date for filing the return. The Board also directed the authorities to make special arrangements like opening of additional receipt counters to facilitate taxpayers to file their returns.

The due date for filing of return of income within the meaning of Explanation 2 (c) to Section 139(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is 31st July, 2007. The income tax authorities are hereby directed to make arrangements for accepting the returns of income on 28th and 29th July, 2007 (being Saturday and Sunday). This direction is issued for administrative convenience by the Central Board of Direct Taxes in exercise of powers conferred under section 119 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Special arrangements may also be made by way of opening additional receipt counters, wherever required, from 25th July to 31st July to facilitate the tax payers to file their returns.

Renu Jauhri
Director (ITA-II)