The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)) vide Order No. F.No.225/358/2018/ITA.11 dated September 24, 2018, has extended the due date for filing of Income-tax returns as well as report of audit from September 30, 2018 to October 15, 2018. However, there shall be no extension of the due date for purpose of Explanation 1 to section 234A (Interest for defaults in furnishing return) of the Act and the assessee shall remain liable for payment of interest as per provisions of sec ion 234A of the Act.