(1) The annual statement as provided under section 505 for every financial year, shall be furnished in Form No. 162 within eight months from the end of such financial year.

(2) The annual statement referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be furnished in electronic form along with digital signature, duly verified by the Chartered Accountant or the person authorized in this behalf by the non-resident person, who shall be known as the authorized signatory.