Filing of ITR for A.Y 2018-19 in 2020

Venkatramana Shastry C (Student CA Final ) (90 Points)

27 July 2020  

Is it possible to file ITR u/s119(2)(b) by an individual for A.Y 2018-19(FY 2017-18) in July 2020 just to show incomes which are exempt from income tax ?If yes what reason one should give for not filing ITR within stipulated time of end of  respective assessment year? Will there be any penalty?