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Refund failed due to name mismatch with bank

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Refunds can fail if the name on the bank account does not match the PAN name. Validation checks the name.

Provisions

e-Filing portal, Refund Reissue service

Analysis

Ask the bank to update your name to match the PAN, or update the PAN if the PAN name is wrong. Then revalidate the account and raise a reissue. Small differences like initials can cause failure. Use an account where the name matches exactly.

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  1. Compare names on PAN and bank.
  2. Correct the name at the bank or in PAN.
  3. Revalidate the account.
  4. Raise a refund reissue.

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