{"id":200,"date":"2020-03-31T06:39:05","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T01:09:05","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:46:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:46:59","slug":"dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"Dates extended for Income Tax Returns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#Our_honorable_Prime_Minister_Mr_Narendra_Modi_announced_a_complete_lockdown_to_prevent_the_spread_of_coronavirus_disease_among_the_masses_which_arouse_anxiety_among_the_people_that_were_struggling_with_the_Return_filing_dates_so_on_24th_March_2020_at_2_30_pm_Our_Finance_Minister_Ms_Nirmala_Sithraman_came_up_with_several_announcements_amid_a_complete_shutdown_over_the_whole_country_The_press_release_talks_about_several_changes_that_have_been_made_to_prevent_an_economic_emergency_in_the_country_The_lockdown_was_done_with_the_intention_to_keep_social_distancing_among_people\" >Our honorable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi announced a complete lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease among the masses which arouse anxiety among the people that were struggling with the Return filing dates so on 24th March 2020 at 2:30 pm, Our Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sithraman came up with several announcements amid a complete shutdown over the whole country. The press release talks about several changes that have been made to prevent an economic emergency in the country. The lockdown was done with the intention to keep social distancing among people.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#Extension_of_the_due_dates_of_Income_Tax_Return_Filing_was_the_first_set_of_announcements_made_by_The_Finance_Minister_of_India_Ms_Nirmala_Sitharaman_English_was_taken_as_a_medium_to_communicate_the_whole_information_which_also_had_a_Hindi_translation_made_by_the_Minister_of_State_Junior_Finance_Minister_Mr_Anurag_Thakur_simultaneously\" >Extension of the due dates of Income Tax Return Filing was the first set of announcements made by The Finance Minister of India Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman. English was taken as a medium to communicate the whole information which also had a Hindi translation made by the Minister of State (Junior Finance Minister) Mr. Anurag Thakur simultaneously.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#The_following_highlights_will_give_you_some_clarity_on_the_amendments_and_extension_of_due_dates_of_Income_Tax_Return_filing_The_points_talk_about_the_compliance_and_regulation_related_to_Income_tax_problems\" >The following highlights will give you some clarity on the amendments and extension of due dates of Income Tax Return filing. The points talk about the compliance and regulation related to Income tax problems<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#The_last_date_for_filing_the_Income_Tax_Returns_for_the_financial_year_2018-2019_has_been_extended_to_30th_June_2020_after_looking_at_the_struggle_of_people_with_the_due_dates_The_interest_rate_for_delayed_payment_made_till_30th_June_2020_has_been_reduced_from_12_to_9\" >The last date for filing the Income Tax Returns for the financial year 2018-2019, has been extended to 30th June 2020 after looking at the struggle of people with the due dates. The interest rate for delayed payment made till 30th June 2020 has been reduced from 12% to 9%.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#_Note_The_above_extension_and_relaxation_is_only_for_those_people_falling_in_the_financial_year_of_2018-2019\" >&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Note: The above extension and relaxation is only for those people falling in the financial year of  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2018-2019. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#No_extended_date_has_been_given_for_the_deposit_of_TDS_OR_TCS_Delayed_deposit_of_TDS_or_TCS_attracts_an_interest_rate_of_9_till_30th_June_2020_The_interest_rate_has_been_slashed_down_from_18_which_is_the_current_rate_to_9_The_above_extension_has_been_made_for_those_people_who_were_having_problems_in_depositing_the\" >No extended date has been given for the deposit of TDS OR TCS. Delayed deposit of TDS or TCS attracts an interest rate of 9% till 30th June 2020. The interest rate has been slashed down from 18% (which is the current rate) to 9%.\n\n&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The above extension has been made for those people who were having problems in depositing the<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#_TDS_or_TCS_by_31st_March_2020_There_is_no_fee_or_penalty_charged_for_delayed_deposit_of_TCS_or_TDS_during_this_time_period\" >&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TDS or TCS by 31st March 2020. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There is no fee or penalty charged for delayed deposit of TCS or TDS during this time period.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#The_date_for_Adhaar_PAN_linking_has_been_extended_to_30th_June_2020_which_was_earlier_31st_March_2020\" >The date for Adhaar PAN linking has been extended to 30th June 2020 which was earlier 31st March 2020.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#The_date_for_Vivad_Se_Vishwas_scheme_has_also_been_extended_to_30th_June_2020_which_was_earlier_31st_March_2020\" >The date for Vivad Se Vishwas scheme has also been extended to 30th June 2020 which was earlier 31st March 2020.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#_People_were_earlier_asked_to_pay_a_10_additional_charge_for_late_enrolling_under_the_Vivad_Se\" >&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; People were earlier asked to pay a 10% additional charge for late enrolling under the Vivad Se<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#_Vishwas_scheme_from_1_April_2020_but_now_this_has_been_removed\" >&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Vishwas scheme from 1 April 2020 but now this has been removed.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#i\" >&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#_People_dont_have_to_pay_a_10_additional_charge_due_to_the_extension_of_this_date_to_30th_June\" >&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; People don\u2019t have to pay a 10 % additional charge due to the extension of this date to 30th June<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#_2020_They_can_now_enjoy_the_benefits_under_this_scheme\" >&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2020. They can now enjoy the benefits under this scheme.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#Important_The_due_date_for_the_following_documents_has_been_extended_to_30th_June_2020_whose_time_limit_is_expiring_between_20th_March_to_29th_June_2020\" >Important: The due date for the following documents has been extended to 30th June 2020 whose time limit is expiring between 20th March to 29th June 2020.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#_1_Issue_of_Notice_2_Intimation_Notification_3_Approval_Order_4_Sanction_Order_5_Filing_of_Appeal_6_Furnishing_of_returns_7_Return_Statement_8_Applications_9_Reports\" >&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1. Issue of Notice &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2. Intimation Notification &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3. Approval Order &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4. Sanction Order &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5. Filing of Appeal &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6. Furnishing of returns &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7. Return Statement &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8. Applications &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9. Reports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#The_time_limit_for_completing_the_proceedings_given_by_any_authority_or_compliance_to_the_taxpayers_including_in_saving_instruments_or_for_the_overall_development_of_capital_gains_under_Income_Tax_Act_STT_law_Wealth_Tax_Act_CTT_law_Prohibition_of_Benami_Transaction_Act_Black_Money_Act_Equalization_Levy_law_and_Vivad_Se_Vishwas_Scheme_has_been_extended_to_30th_June_2020_which_was_expiring_earlier_between_20th_March_to_29th_June_2020\" >The time limit for completing the proceedings given by any authority or compliance to the taxpayers including in saving instruments or for the overall development of capital gains under Income Tax Act, STT law, Wealth Tax Act, CTT law, Prohibition of Benami Transaction Act, Black Money Act, Equalization Levy law, and Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme has been extended to 30th June 2020 which was expiring earlier between 20th March to 29th June 2020.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/dates-extended-for-income-tax-returns\/#Other_important_notices_regarding_legislative_amendments_will_be_issued_I_due_course\" >Other important notices regarding legislative amendments will be issued I due course.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><b>Introduction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_honorable_Prime_Minister_Mr_Narendra_Modi_announced_a_complete_lockdown_to_prevent_the_spread_of_coronavirus_disease_among_the_masses_which_arouse_anxiety_among_the_people_that_were_struggling_with_the_Return_filing_dates_so_on_24th_March_2020_at_2_30_pm_Our_Finance_Minister_Ms_Nirmala_Sithraman_came_up_with_several_announcements_amid_a_complete_shutdown_over_the_whole_country_The_press_release_talks_about_several_changes_that_have_been_made_to_prevent_an_economic_emergency_in_the_country_The_lockdown_was_done_with_the_intention_to_keep_social_distancing_among_people\"><\/span>Our honorable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi announced a complete lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease among the masses which arouse anxiety among the people that were struggling with the Return filing dates so on 24th March 2020 at 2:30 pm, Our Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sithraman came up with several announcements amid a complete shutdown over the whole country. The press release talks about several changes that have been made to prevent an economic emergency in the country. The lockdown was done with the intention to keep social distancing among people.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extension_of_the_due_dates_of_Income_Tax_Return_Filing_was_the_first_set_of_announcements_made_by_The_Finance_Minister_of_India_Ms_Nirmala_Sitharaman_English_was_taken_as_a_medium_to_communicate_the_whole_information_which_also_had_a_Hindi_translation_made_by_the_Minister_of_State_Junior_Finance_Minister_Mr_Anurag_Thakur_simultaneously\"><\/span>Extension of the due dates of Income Tax Return Filing was the first set of announcements made by The Finance Minister of India Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman. English was taken as a medium to communicate the whole information which also had a Hindi translation made by the Minister of State (Junior Finance Minister) Mr. Anurag Thakur simultaneously.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_following_highlights_will_give_you_some_clarity_on_the_amendments_and_extension_of_due_dates_of_Income_Tax_Return_filing_The_points_talk_about_the_compliance_and_regulation_related_to_Income_tax_problems\"><\/span><b>The following highlights will give you some clarity on the amendments and extension of due dates of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/itr-filling.html\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#085294\">Income Tax Return filing<\/font><\/a>. The points talk about the compliance and regulation related to Income tax problems<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_last_date_for_filing_the_Income_Tax_Returns_for_the_financial_year_2018-2019_has_been_extended_to_30th_June_2020_after_looking_at_the_struggle_of_people_with_the_due_dates_The_interest_rate_for_delayed_payment_made_till_30th_June_2020_has_been_reduced_from_12_to_9\"><\/span>\n<h5>\n<h5>\n<ul>\n<li>The last date for filing the Income Tax Returns for the financial year 2018-2019, has been extended to <b>30th June 2020<\/b> after looking at the struggle of people with the due dates. The interest rate for delayed payment made till 30th June 2020 has been reduced from <b>12% to 9%<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/h5>\n<\/h5>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Note_The_above_extension_and_relaxation_is_only_for_those_people_falling_in_the_financial_year_of_2018-2019\"><\/span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Note: The above extension and relaxation is only for those people falling in the financial year of<br \/> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2018-2019.<br \/><b>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_extended_date_has_been_given_for_the_deposit_of_TDS_OR_TCS_Delayed_deposit_of_TDS_or_TCS_attracts_an_interest_rate_of_9_till_30th_June_2020_The_interest_rate_has_been_slashed_down_from_18_which_is_the_current_rate_to_9_The_above_extension_has_been_made_for_those_people_who_were_having_problems_in_depositing_the\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>No extended date has been given for the deposit of TDS OR TCS. Delayed deposit of TDS or TCS attracts an interest rate of 9% till 30th June 2020. The interest rate has been slashed down from 18% (which is the current rate) to 9%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The above extension has been made for those people who were having problems in depositing the <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_TDS_or_TCS_by_31st_March_2020_There_is_no_fee_or_penalty_charged_for_delayed_deposit_of_TCS_or_TDS_during_this_time_period\"><\/span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TDS or TCS by 31st March 2020.<br \/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There is no fee or penalty charged for delayed deposit of TCS or TDS during this time period.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_date_for_Adhaar_PAN_linking_has_been_extended_to_30th_June_2020_which_was_earlier_31st_March_2020\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>The date for Adhaar PAN linking has been extended to 30th June 2020 which was earlier 31st March 2020.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_date_for_Vivad_Se_Vishwas_scheme_has_also_been_extended_to_30th_June_2020_which_was_earlier_31st_March_2020\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>The date for Vivad Se Vishwas scheme has also been extended to 30th June 2020 which was earlier 31st March 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_People_were_earlier_asked_to_pay_a_10_additional_charge_for_late_enrolling_under_the_Vivad_Se\"><\/span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; People were earlier asked to pay a 10% additional charge for late enrolling under the Vivad Se <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Vishwas_scheme_from_1_April_2020_but_now_this_has_been_removed\"><\/span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Vishwas scheme from 1 April 2020 but now this has been removed.&nbsp;<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_People_dont_have_to_pay_a_10_additional_charge_due_to_the_extension_of_this_date_to_30th_June\"><\/span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; People don\u2019t have to pay a 10 % additional charge due to the extension of this date to 30th June <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_2020_They_can_now_enjoy_the_benefits_under_this_scheme\"><\/span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2020. They can now enjoy the benefits under this scheme.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_The_due_date_for_the_following_documents_has_been_extended_to_30th_June_2020_whose_time_limit_is_expiring_between_20th_March_to_29th_June_2020\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Important: The due date for the following documents has been extended to 30th June 2020 whose time limit is expiring between 20th March to 29th June 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_1_Issue_of_Notice_2_Intimation_Notification_3_Approval_Order_4_Sanction_Order_5_Filing_of_Appeal_6_Furnishing_of_returns_7_Return_Statement_8_Applications_9_Reports\"><\/span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1. Issue of Notice<br \/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2. Intimation Notification<br \/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3. Approval Order<br \/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4. Sanction Order<br \/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5. Filing of Appeal<br \/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6. Furnishing of returns<br \/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7. Return Statement<br \/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8. Applications<br \/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9. 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