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Old refunds from before April 2023
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Facts
Refunds determined on or before 31 March 2023 may need to be checked on the TIN refund status service. Newer refunds show on the e-Filing portal.
Provisions and law
- Sec 244A, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 437, Income-tax Act 2025)Interest on refund at 0.5% for every month or part of a month, less periods of delay caused by the taxpayer.
- Sec 143(1), Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 270(1), Income-tax Act 2025)Return is processed and an intimation shows the refund or demand.
Analysis
Check the refund status on the TIN services site using PAN and year. If it shows failed or not issued, raise a grievance on the e-Filing portal. Interest may have accrued. Keep the old intimation ready.
Conclusion
- Find the year and the intimation.
- Check status on the TIN service.
- Raise a grievance on the e-Filing portal if pending.
- Keep proof of the refund determination.
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