Defective return u/s 139(9)

i have a query regarding defective return u/s 139(9). my client received a notice of defective return dated 18-10-2016. he told me about this on 10-11-2016. so when i log in to income tax site and tries to file return in response to notice u/s 139(9), it shows there is no pending action. Consequently i filed a revised return, with the same total income as was before. So my ques is can i file revised return in response to defective return