Time limit for keeping books for Individual

CA IN PRACTICE... ( CA ) (490 Points)

23 February 2010  

Dear Friends

What is the time limit for the maintain and holding of books for 

1. Individual / Sole Proprietor.

2. Firms

3. Companies

4. Trusts

5. Cooperative societies

Both in audit case and non audit case 

Also clear that if time limit exceeded and there found any entry mistake 

shall the firm or individual is liable as per or income tax act

Please reply its urgent.