CBDT extends due date for filing of return and tax audit report up to 31-10-2015 in all States

Pursuant to the order of High Courts of Gujarat and Punjab & Haryana, the CBDT vide order No. 225/207/2015/ITA.II dated September 30, 2015, extended the due date for filing of return only for the taxpayers in the State of Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.

Thereafter, Bombay and Orissa High Courts also directed the CBDT to extend the due date up to October 31, 2015. Thus, to avoid discrimination with taxpayers residing in other states, CBDT decides to extend the due date up to 31-10-2015 for all tax payers across the Country for filing of return and tax audit report.