Date for filing of I-T return extended till Oct 31 in Sikkim
PTI | Oct 4, 2011, 07.27PM IST


DELHI: In view of recent earthquake and subsequent heavy loss of life and property in Sikkim, the government on Tuesday decided to extend the timeline for filing of income-tax returns by a month, till October 31, for the residents of the state.

"On consideration of the reports of disturbance of general life caused due to earthquake in the State of Sikkim, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)... has extended the due date of filing of returns of income for the Assessment Year 2011-12, from September 30, 2011, to October 31, 2011, in respect of assesses assessed at Sikkim," an official statement said.

It added that the specified date for Tax audit report has also been extended to October 31.