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Rectification only covers a mistake apparent from record, something obvious without long argument. A disallowance that needs facts or interpretation, like whether HRA conditions are met, is a debatable issue and normally goes to appeal.
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Debatable issues cannot be rectified
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Provisions
Sec 154 (now Sec 287); Sec 246A (now Sec 357)
Analysis
You can still try a rectification if the disallowance is clearly a processing error, for example HRA exemption of ₹96,000 that Form 16 itself shows the employer allowed. If the dispute is about rent receipts, landlord PAN or whether you lived in a rented house, file an appeal with your evidence. Do not let the 30 day appeal period pass while waiting on a rectification that is unlikely to succeed.
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- Check if the disallowance is visible as an error from the return and Form 16 alone
- If yes, file Reprocess the Return or Return Data Correction
- If it needs facts or argument, file Form 35 within 30 days
- Keep rent receipts, agreement and landlord PAN ready
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