Gujarat High Court — CBDT Due Date ITR One-Month Extension

The Gujarat High Court granted a one-month extension for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR), providing relief to taxpayers citing technical and procedural difficulties. The Court recognised administrative bottlenecks in the e-filing system and directed the CBDT to extend the deadline to avoid unnecessary hardship. This order balances statutory timelines with practical challenges, highlighting the judiciary’s role in facilitating taxpayer compliance while ensuring fairness in tax administration.