E-assessment Scheme-2019 : Time limit for filing of response to notices u/s 142(1) extended

Subject: – Extension of time limit for filing of response to notices issued under section 142(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 under E-assessment Scheme-2019.

With a view to provide relief to the taxpayers and tax professionals and to facilitate the compliance with respect to e Assessment proceedings under E-assessment Scheme,2019, the time limit for filing of response to notices under section 142(1) of the Income-tax Act issued up to 24.12.2019 by the National e-Assessment Centre is extended up to 10.01.2020 or time given in such notices, whichever is later.