In exercise of the powers delegated to me vide proviso to sub-rule (1) of Rule 23 of Goa Value Added Tax Rules, 2005, the last date for filing of quarterly returns for the quarter ending 30th June, 2010, "as a special case" has been extended upto 30th August, 2010. Accordingly, all the assesses registered under the Goa Value Added Tax Act, 2005 (Act 9 of 2005) either as regular dealer or as composition dealer are required to file their quarterly returns for the quarter ending 30-6-2010 on or before 30th August, 2010; failure to file returns within the extended time shall attract penalties as provided in Section 55 of the said Act.

Vallabh K. Kamat,

Commissioner of Commercial Taxes.