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Ask for more time in a scrutiny notice
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Facts
e-Proceedings has an option to seek adjournment. The officer decides whether to give more time, so ask before the due date with a clear reason.
Provisions and law
- Sec 142(1), Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 268(1), Income-tax Act 2025)Officer sets a date to furnish information and documents.
- Sec 144B, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 273, Income-tax Act 2025)Assessments are done in faceless mode through the National Faceless Assessment Centre.
Analysis
Ask for a reasonable period, such as 7 to 15 days, and say what you are waiting for, like a bank statement from a closed account. Repeated adjournments can be refused and may lead to a best judgment estimate. If part of the reply is ready, send that part now and ask time only for the rest. Keep the adjournment acknowledgement.
Conclusion
- Open the notice in e-Proceedings and choose Seek Adjournment.
- Give a specific reason and a new date.
- Send whatever part of the reply is ready.
- Track whether the request is accepted.
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