Circular No. 11/2019 — Condonation of delay — belated/revised returns

Date: 2019-01-01 Status: ACTIVE Category: Returns & Processing Binding on Department: Yes (Section 119 / Section 400 IT Act 2025)

Summary

Guidelines for condonation of delay in filing belated and revised returns.

Key Directions

  1. PCIT/CIT may condone where genuine hardship proved.
  2. Claim must involve refund or carry forward of losses.
  3. Application supported by affidavit and documents.

Applicability Under IT Act 2025

Saving Clause: Section 536 of IT Act 2025 saves circulars issued under the 1961 Act “so far as not inconsistent” with the new Act.

Old Section (1961 Act)New Section (2025 Act)Consistent?
119(2)(b)400(2)(b)Yes

Cross-References

Act Sections

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Key Case Law (Circular Supremacy)

  • To be populated — cases where this circular was cited/applied

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