New Delhi: The Union government on Tuesday announced the extension of deadline for filing income tax returns for taxpayers in Kerala from August 31 to September 15.
“Considering the disruption caused due to severe floods in Kerala, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) hereby further extends the ‘due date’ for furnishing income tax Returns from August 31 to September 15 for all income tax assessees in Kerala,” the finance ministry said in a statement. The CBDT had earlier extended the due date for filing of ITR from July 31 to August 31 for all taxpayers across the country.
The government will also send a high level delegation led by minister of state for finance, Pon Radhakrishnan to review the rehabilitation measures which are being undertaken by banks and insurance companies in Kerala.
The ministry said that insurance companies have also started processing flood-related claims to ensure expeditious settlement.
They have established special camp offices, deployed additional surveyors and waived document requirements for speedier claims payment so that quick relief is ensured to the affected people. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has urged the Kerala Diaspora to contribute a month’s salary for the state’s reconstruction.
