Large number of electronically filed ITRs are still pending with the department for want of receipt of valid ITR-V Form.
In case of return from AY 2015-16 to AY 2019-20 which were filed electronically by the taxpayer within time allowed under section 139 of the Act and which are remained incomplete due to non-submission of ITR-V form for verification, the CBDT hereby permits the verification of returns either by sending a duly signed physical copy of ITR-V to CPC, Bengaluru through speed post or through EVC/OTP modes before 30.09.2020.
In case the taxpayer does not get his return verified by furnishing a valid verification by 30.09.2020, his income tax return can be declared Non-est in law and necessary consequences as provided in law for non-filing the return may follow.