Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court has recorded the statement made by the learned Counsel appearing for the Department that the necessary orders regarding the extension are likely to be passed by tomorrow, and a copy of the same shall be placed before the Court.
It was further confirmed that the matter is presently under active consideration of the CBDT, and in all probability, the requisite notification/order is expected to be issued by tomorrow.
- The post highlights a Punjab & Haryana High Court hearing where the Income Tax Department assured issuance of an ITR filing deadline extension to November 30, 2025, by October 29, amid criticism for ignoring prior court orders on the October 31 cutoff for audit reports.
- Accompanying video captures the courtroom proceedings, featuring Justice Nidhi Gupta presiding over arguments from petitioners seeking relief due to technical glitches and workload pressures on tax professionals.
- This development stems from a petition by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, underscoring recurring judicial interventions in CBDT deadlines, with recent reports confirming the court’s reprimand and expectation of a formal notification soon.