Central Board of Direct Taxes, under section 119 of Income Tax Act 1961, extends the due date for filing the Income Tax returns of income for the Financial Year 2009-10 (Assessment Year 2010-11) from 30.09.2010 to 15.10.2010.
Here is the circular for your reference:
F.No. 225/72/2010-ITA.II
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes
Dated : September 27, 2010
Order under Section 119 of the Income Tax Act, 1961
On consideration of the reports of disturbance of general life caused due to floods and heavy rains, the Central Board of Direct Taxes, in exercise of powers conferred under section 119 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, hereby extends the due date of filing of returns of income for the Assessment Year 2010-11 from 30.09.2010 to 15th October 2010.
Accordingly the due date for Tax Audit report u/s. 44AB of the Income Tax Act is also extended to 15th October, 2010.