17 February 2024
RESPECTED AN ASSESSEE PAID ADHAR PAN LINK CHALLAN IN LATE FILING OF INCOME TAX RETURN CODE. NOW WHEN HE GOES TO LINK ADHAR PAN, IT ASKS TO PAY CHALLAN, IS ANY SOLUTION FOR THIS TO TRANSFER CHALLAN VALUE RS. 1000 TO ADHAR PAN LINK CODE? PLEASE HELP ON THIS
07 July 2024
If the assessee has paid the Aadhaar-PAN linking fee under the wrong code (late filing of income tax return code), the challan needs to be rectified to reflect the correct purpose. Here's the procedure to resolve this issue:
### 1. **Request for Challan Correction Online:**
1. **Login to Income Tax e-Filing Portal:** - Go to the [Income Tax e-Filing Portal](https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/). - Login using your credentials (PAN, password, and CAPTCHA code).
2. **Navigate to Challan Correction:** - After logging in, go to the ‘My Account’ section. - Select ‘Rectification Request’ or ‘Submit Request’ (depending on the exact options available on the portal).
3. **Submit a Challan Correction Request:** - Choose the option to correct the challan details. - Provide details of the wrongly paid challan and request for correction to reflect it under the Aadhaar-PAN linking fee code. - Submit the request and note the acknowledgment number for future reference.
### 2. **Manual Challan Correction Request:**
If the online method is not available or not successful, you can request a manual correction.
1. **Download Challan Correction Form:** - Download the challan correction form from the NSDL website or obtain it from your bank where the challan was paid.
2. **Fill in the Form:** - Provide details such as the challan number, date of payment, amount paid, and the correct code (in this case, the code for Aadhaar-PAN linking fee).
3. **Submit to the Bank:** - Submit the filled form to the bank branch where the challan was originally paid. - Attach a copy of the challan receipt and any other supporting documents, if required.
4. **Follow Up:** - Follow up with the bank for confirmation that the correction has been made. It might take some time for the correction to reflect.
### 3. **Contact Income Tax Department:**
If both online and manual correction methods do not work, you can contact the Income Tax Department for assistance.
1. **Visit the Nearest Income Tax Office:** - Visit the nearest Income Tax office and explain the situation. They can provide guidance and assistance in correcting the challan.
2. **Contact the CPC:** - You can contact the Central Processing Center (CPC) of the Income Tax Department through their helpline.
### 4. **Repay the Correct Challan:**
If immediate linking is required and the correction is taking time, you might consider repaying the correct challan for Aadhaar-PAN linking and later request a refund for the wrongly paid challan after the correction is done.
### Important Points to Remember: - Keep all receipts and acknowledgment numbers safe for future reference. - Ensure that all details provided for correction are accurate to avoid further issues. - Follow up regularly to check the status of your correction request.
By following these steps, you should be able to correct the challan and proceed with the Aadhaar-PAN linking process.
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