Time frame for processing of returns for the Assessment Years up to 2017-18 with refund claims under section 143(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 has been extended beyond the prescribed time limits in non-scrutiny cases from 31.10.2020 to 30.09.2021 with prior administrative approvals.
(CBDT F. No. 225/98/2020/ITA-II)