New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has sent a letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman requesting extension in the deadline for response over thousands of notices which were sent to jewellers and other businesses across the country.

The traders' body requested to extend the deadline beyond January 31, 2020 so that traders across the country can file appeal in response to the notices sent by the Income Tax Department.

The CAIT has also urged that concession should also be given. The CAIT clearly stated that it is not advocating to protect any kind of tax evasion or violation of law by anyone.

''If anyone has engaged into said activities, the law should follow its own course. However, due prec...