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Checking whether a proposed adjustment notice is genuine
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Facts
Genuine proposed adjustments are visible in your e-Filing account under e-Proceedings. Official notices carry a Document Identification Number (DIN) that can be checked on the portal. The department does not ask you to pay through links in SMS or WhatsApp.
Provisions and law
- CBDT Circular 19/2019 (DIN on every communication)Every notice from the department must carry a computer generated Document Identification Number (DIN)
- Sec 143(1)(a) (now Sec 270(2))CPC can adjust the return for listed reasons, but must first tell you and consider a reply given within 30 days
Analysis
CBDT Circular 19/2019 requires every communication to carry a DIN, and the portal's Authenticate Notice/Order issued by ITD service lets you verify it. Log in directly by typing incometax.gov.in instead of clicking links. If the notice is not in your e-Proceedings and the DIN does not verify, treat it as a scam and report it. Never share OTPs or pay to personal accounts.
Conclusion
- Type incometax.gov.in yourself and log in.
- Check Pending Actions, e-Proceedings for the notice.
- Use Authenticate Notice/Order with the DIN.
- Report fake messages through the portal's grievance or cyber crime channels.
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Proposed adjustment, Sec 143(1)(a) (now 270(2))
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