STATE TIMES NEWS
SRINAGAR: In a major relief to the trade and business community, Finance Minister, Dr Haseeb Drabu has approved extension of filing of tax returns for the first quarter of the year from 31st July to 31st August, 2016. The minister said the initiative has been taken in view of the persistent demand of the business community as they were finding it difficult to do so due to breakdown of internet services. He said Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti was keen that the relief in terms of extension of deadline for filing of filing of tax returns must be provided to the trade and business community. An official spokesperson of the Finance Department further added that the necessary SRO has been issued in this regard and is available on the website of the Finance Department.