Circular No. 20/2016
F. No. 279/Misc/M-54/2016/ITJ
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes
New Delhi, Dated: 26th May, 2016
Subject: E-filing of appeals: Extension of time limit - reg.
Rule
45 of the Income Tax Rules, 1962, mandates compulsory e-filing of
appeals before Commissioners of Income Tax (Appeals) with effect from
01.03.2016 in respect of persons who are required to furnish return of
income electronically. It has come to the notice of the Central Board of
Direct Taxes (hereinafter referred to as the Board) that in some cases
the taxpayers who were required to e-file Form 35, were unable to do so
due to lack of