Hi
I am salaried and I had filed my last year ( assmt year 2011-12) returns on 15th July 2011, on 18th Aug 2012 i got a notice from IT department stating Notice under sect 143(2) to see them in their office on 22nd of Aug 2012. This notice is dated 8 Aug 2012. My only query is - Is this a valid notice and should i meet them?
regards
Uday
Yes, you have to go to Income Tax Office on Specified date given in the Notice..
The time limit for issuance of notice under section 143(2) is 6 months from the end of financial year in which the return was filed. Since you filed your tax return in July 2011, the time limit for issuance of notice would be 30 September 2012, i.e. within 6 months from end of FY 2011-12. The notice which you have received is a valid notice under the current provisions and you should appear before the income tax officer on the appointed date either himself or by your authorized representative.
Hope this would be handy and clarify your doubts.
Thanks!
yes u shd visit as notice can be SERVED(not issued) within 6 months from the end of the fin yr in which return is filed i.e 30th sept 2012. since the notice has been served to u on 22nd aug 2012 it is valid
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