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Paying only the undisputed part of a demand

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Yes. If you partly disagree, the portal expects you to pay the undisputed portion and record your disagreement on the rest.

Provisions

Sec 220, Income-tax Act 1961

Analysis

Pay the ₹30,000 you accept through Pay Now against the DRN. Mark the remaining ₹90,000 as disputed with reasons, and start rectification or appeal on that part. This stops interest on the amount you accept and shows good faith if you later ask for a stay on the rest.

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  1. Split the demand into accepted and disputed parts.
  2. Pay the accepted part against the DRN.
  3. Submit a partial disagreement response for the rest.
  4. File rectification or appeal for the disputed part.
  5. Keep the challan and response receipt.

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