The time limit for issue of notice under Section 143(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, is six months from the end of the financial year in which the return of income is filed. This time limit can be extended by the Commissioner of Income-tax or the Chief Commissioner of Income-tax, as the case may be, for a period not exceeding six months. Taxpayers must comply with the notice issued by the AO within the prescribed period to avoid adverse consequences.

The informal sector accounts for a significant portion of India's economy, but the implementation of GST has presented several challenges for these businesses. This blog explores the challenges of implementing GST in the informal sector and provides solutions for ensuring GST compliance and accessing the benefits of the formal economy.