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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.
ITR
Ask for more time in a scrutiny notice
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Provisions
Sec 142(1), Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 268(1), Income-tax Act 2025); Sec 144B, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 273, Income-tax Act 2025)
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.
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- 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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