Special counters for filing returns of Income from 31st July,2013 to 5th August,2013, New Delhi
F.No. 225/117/2013/ITA.II
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes
North-Block, ITA.II Division
New Delhi, the 31st of July, 2013
To
All CCIT (CCA)
Sir/Madam,
Subject: Opening of special counters for filing returns of Income-regd:-
In view of extension of due date for filing of return of Income from 31st July, 2013 to 5th August, 2013 vide CBDT’s order under section 119 of IT Act in F.No 225/117/2013/ITA.II dated 31.07.2013, I am directed to request that special arrangements be made for accepting the returns of income from 01.08.2013 to 05.08.2013 (including 3rd and 4th August, being Saturday and Sunday, respectively) to facilitate the tax payers to file their returns.
(Richa Rastogi)
Under Secretary (ITA.II)
PRESS RELEASE IN RESPECT OF ABOVE FROM MINISTRY OF FINANCE DATED 01.08.2013
Special Arrangements for Receipts of Returns during 1ST to 5TH August 2013 Including on Saturday and Sunday (3RD and 4TH August 2013)
As a measure of taxpayer convenience, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the ‘due date’ for filing Returns of Income for A.Y. 2013-14 by Individuals, HUFs and non-auditable cases from 31st July, 2013 to 5th August, 2013.
The field offices have been asked to make special arrangements for accepting the returns of income from 01.08.2013 to 05.08.2013, including on 3rd August 2013 (Saturday) and 4th August 2013 (Sunday) to facilitate the taxpayers to file their returns.
Taxpayers are requested to avail the facility of these special arrangements and file their returns during this extended period after paying due taxes.