AO cannot Extend Time Limit to Special Audit Report submission beyond 180 Days

Section 142 (2A) of the Act anticipates timely submission of the report of the Special Auditor. The Auditor who is to conduct special audit in terms of Section 142 (2) of the Act is not an auditor of the choice of the Assessee. The auditor is nominated by the Revenue and his work is not controlled by the Assessee. Where the special audit report is unable to be furnished within the time stipulated by the AO, extension of time can be granted by the AO on an application made by the Assessee. The extension has to be for good and sufficient reasons. 11. From 1st April 2008 a proviso to Section 142 ...