Tds return late filling fees u/s 234e

WE HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR  LATE FILLING OF TDS RETURN OF RS. 34000/- FOR A DELAY FOR 170 DAYS. MY QUESTION IS THIS, THAT IF THERE IS ANY WAY TO ESCAPE THIS FEES U/S 234E FOR LATE FILLING OF TDS RETURN.....PLEASE TELL ME SIR....