I am a central government employee and during last assessment year (2012-13),filed my ITR in wrong IT circle.Pls suggest for the following: (i)Do i need to file the return again with penalty. (ii)can i still get the rebate on TDS as applicable.
18 July 2013
An incorrect mention of Ward/Circle in the return form does not invalidate the return. It is only an error which occurred unintentionally.
Do not worry about it, your return will be dealt with by the right Tax Assessing Officer as they also know who is the correct assessing authority in your case.