Struggling to meet target, IT staffers urge to extend FY20 to Apr 30

The associations say at least 95 per cent of their members commute via public transport and "government advisories are suggesting to avoid public transport as far as possible"

Income tax (I-T) officers and employees associations have jointly sought extension of current financial year 2019-20 by a month to April 30, and also closure of all their offices till the end of this month, to prevent spread of the coronavirus.

In a letter to the chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the two associations suggest an ordinance be issued to extend the financial year, “which will be welcomed by one and all in the country”.

“To ensure safety and wellbeing of (department) employees, you are requested to consider the option of directing the closure of income tax offices across the