ITR filing deadline extension: Bombay HC orders tax dept to allow these taxpayers claiming 87A rebate to file ITR till January 15, 2024

87A tax rebate: The Honourable Bombay High Court said recently, "​By way of interim relief, the... Central Board of Direct Taxes is hereby directed to forthwith issue requisite notification under Section 119 of the Act extending the due date for e-filing of the income-tax returns...." This order came against the backdrop of a PIL filed by The Chamber of Tax Consultants regarding denial of 87A tax rebate when filing ITR through the utility despite being eligible.