The Due Date of Filing Income Tax Return for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has been extended to 30th Nov 2019.
After revocation of Article 370 and part of 35A in the states of J&K and Ladakh, the residents have been unable to file their Income Tax Return. The difficulties have arisen due to non availability of internet services in these areas since 5th August. The same has resulted in incapacity of all kinds of taxpayers to file their income tax returns timely. Considering which the extension notification has been pronounced by the Government of India on 31st Oct 2019.This official notification has given a relief to all categories of taxpayers, including those who were required to file their ITR by 31st Aug 2019.
The date extension notification shall only extend the benefits to these particular regions and not the country as a whole.