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You can file a new rectification only after the earlier one is processed. A submitted request cannot be withdrawn or edited. If CPC rejects it, the rejection order itself can be appealed.
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Rectification request rejected or stuck
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Provisions
Sec 154, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 287); Sec 246A, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 357)
Analysis
Read the rectification order to see why it was rejected. If you chose the wrong request type, for example reprocess when the problem was TDS details, file a new request with the right type. If CPC rejected it on merits, an appeal against the rectification order is possible within 30 days of service. Rectification orders under Sec 154 are listed among appealable orders.
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- Check rectification status on the portal.
- Read the reason in the order.
- If the request type was wrong, file a fresh request correctly.
- If rejected on merits, consider an appeal within 30 days.
- Keep the reference numbers of all requests.
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