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If you agree with the demand, pay it against the Demand Reference Number through Response to Outstanding Demand. Paying this way links the challan to the demand.
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Paying a small demand raised in the intimation
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Provisions
Sec 156, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 289); Sec 220, Income-tax Act 1961
Analysis
Use the Pay Now option for the DRN so the payment is tagged correctly. You can pay by net banking, debit card, UPI or a payment gateway. Paying within 30 days avoids further interest. After payment, the demand normally shows as closed within a few days; if not, a tax credit mismatch rectification with the challan details clears it.
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- Open Pending Actions, then Response to Outstanding Demand.
- Choose the demand and click Pay Now.
- Complete the payment and download the challan.
- Check after a few days that the demand shows as paid.
- If it does not, file a rectification with the challan details.
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