Extension of due date for filing the IT returns in the State of Maharashtra

Considering the disruption caused by heavy rains in the state of Maharashtra, the Central Board of Direct Taxes, in exercise of powers conferred under section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, has extended the due date for filing of returns of income required to be furnished by 31st July 2005, to 31st day of August 2005, in the case of income-tax assesses in the State of Maharashtra.