Authorities must use s.119 to extend ITR and audit report due date under Explanation 2 to s.139(1) to 30.11.2025

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....The HC dismissed further adjournment requests and disposed of four writ petitions, finding no basis to delay adjudication despite an earlier HC order having attained finality. The court directed the respondent (tax authority) to invoke powers under s.119 of the Act and issue a circular extending the due date for filing income-tax returns and statutory audit reports required under clause (a) of Explanation 2 to s.139(1) and other audit provisions for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) to 30.11.2025. All pending applications in the writ proceedings were adjudicated as disposed of accordingly.....