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If you file in response to a notice, choose the section in the notice, such as Sec 142(1) (now Sec 268(1)) or Sec 148 (now Sec 280). Give the notice number and date.
ITR
Filing section when responding to a notice
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Provisions
Sec 142(1), Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 268(1), Income-tax Act 2025); Sec 148, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 280, Income-tax Act 2025)
Analysis
A return filed under the wrong section may not be treated as a response. Enter the DIN and date of the notice. Returns filed in response to Sec 142(1) cannot be revised. Get advice in reassessment cases.
Close
- Read the section and date on the notice.
- Choose that section in the ITR.
- Enter the DIN and date.
- File within time.
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