Rajeev, I am aware of the circular. but there is no bail out package for 271 B if you dont submit audit report before due date.
Even i am also practicing for last couple of years, and last year in many cases the client were facing huge financial crises due to economic slowdown. They were incable of filing return as tax was not deposited. non submission of tax will land them in sec 220/221.
No idea abuot other states but in Delhi all ITO are acknowledging Audit Report.
regards
Piyush