If the last date to file a reply is a holiday, the date extends to the next working day

R N Fashion Vs Union of India And Ors (Calcutta High Court) In this case reply was uploaded online by the assessee on 21st March, 2022 and the time limit for filing the reply in terms of notice expired on 18th March, 2022 which was a public holiday and the following two days namely, 19th March, 2022 and 20th March, 2022 were Saturday and Sunday. Therefore, the next working day was 21st March, 2022. It appears that the assessing officer is not aware of the provisions of the General Clauses Act and, therefore, needs to be appraised of the same. Thus, we have no hesitation to hold that the assess...