Offices to Remain Open on 26th July and 27th July, 2014, Being
Saturday and Sunday, for Accepting the Returns During Normal Office
Hours
For the convenience of the taxpayers, the Income
Tax Department has decided to keep the offices open for accepting the
returns of income during normaloffice hours on 26th July and 27th July,
2014, being Saturday and Sunday. This direction has been issued by the Central
Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) inexercise of powers conferred under Section
119 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Special arrangements have also been made by
way of opening additional receipt counters, wherever required, on 26th, 27th,
28th, 30th and 31st July, 2014 in order to facilitate the taxpayers in
filing their returns of income conveniently and in a timely manner.
The due date for filing of return of income within the
meaning of Explanation 2(c) to Section 139(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is
31st July, 2014.
Source : PIB
