Extension of due-date for filing Returns of Income for assessees in the State of Gujarat

A copy of order is given below

F.No. 225/154/2015/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 August, 2015 
Order under Section 119 of the Income-tax Act 1961 

On consideration of reports of dislocation of general life caused due to recent disrurbances in the State of Gujarat, 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’ for filing Returns of Income from 31st August, 2015 to 7th September. 2015, in cases of Income-tax assesses in the State of Gujarat, who are liable to file their Income tax returns by 31st August, 2015

(Rohit Garg)

Deputy Secretary to the Government of India