Extension of return filing deadline for Central Excise forms for Puducherry assessees following natural calamity, permitting delayed submissions. The Board, invoking sub rule (6) of rule 12 and the proviso to sub rule (3) of rule 17 of the Central Excise Rules, 2002, extended submission deadlines for Forms ER 1, ER 2, ER 6 (monthly clearance returns) and ER 4 (Annual Financial Information Statement) for assessees in the Union Territory of Puducherry (excluding Yanam and Mahe) as procedural relief due to rains and floods.