08 September 2011
CONSEQUENCES OF SUBMISSION OF RETURN AFTER DUE DATE If a return is submitted after the due date, the following consequences will be applicable: 1. The assessee will be liable for penal interest under section 234 A. 2. A penalty of Rs 5,000 may be imposed under section 271 F if belated return is submitted after the end of the assessment year. 3. If the return of loss is submitted after the due date, a few losses cannot be carried forward. 4. If the return is submitted belated, deductions allowable under certain sections will not be available.