Trades Request Gujarat HC for Extension of GST & Income Tax Return Filing

In the wake of the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic that has critically hit the economy (by dampening production along with demand)in addition to disturbing day to day life and consequently created emergency situation, the entire mechanism of tax filing and payment has been shaken by low production, low sale, and procrastination of nearly all activities.

Amidst this crisis, the Association of Industries & Institutions along with A.S Construction have filed a writ petition in the Gujarat High Court. It shall be argued by Advocate Dr. Avinash Poddar, Advocate Mr. Vishal Dave, Advocates Dr. Gaurav Gupta, and Advocate Mr. Nipun Singhvi. The learned counsel is seeking an extension in the due dates for GST, Income tax, and other statutory compliances.

The aforesaid counsel has also put forth an alternative that is seeking an order from the honourable court to direct the government of relaxing the amount of late fee that is levied on the taxpayers.

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