Answer

1. F

   Facts

   The reply date is set by the officer in the notice. You can request an adjournment through the e-Proceedings response with a reason. The officer decides whether to allow it, so ask before the date passes.

2. P

   Provisions and law

   • Sec 133(6) (now Sec 252(1)(a))The officer can call for information useful for or relevant to any enquiry or proceeding
   • Sec 273B, Income-tax Act 1961No penalty under listed sections if you prove reasonable cause for the failure
3. A

   Analysis

   Officers usually allow reasonable time when the request is specific, for example 'bank has been asked for statements for FY 2024-25; will submit by 20 November'. Send a partial reply with whatever you already have and seek time for the rest, which shows good faith. If a penalty is later proposed for delay, a genuine reason may be accepted as reasonable cause under Sec 273B. Never let the date pass silently.

4. C

   Conclusion

   1. 1Open the notice in e-Proceedings and choose Submit Response.
   2. 2Use the adjournment or partial response option and state the reason and a new date.
   3. 3Upload what you already have.
   4. 4Complete the reply by the date you promised.

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