Rectification Request

[Rishi Ferrari]

Could someone explain to me, in layman's terms, what this message wants me to do? I understand I have to file rectification request, but how do I do this under the Jurisdictional Officer? Is this something I can do online? There are so many options online under rectification that I am not sure what to select.

'It is seen from this office worklist that your case is pending for rectification. However, the application is not available in this office. Therefore, you are requested to submit your rectification application to the Jurisdictional Office.'

Here is the background:

Assessment year in question: 2018-19

Issue: Demand was paid but it still shows as pending and accruing interest on the portal

Chronology of the issue below:

21-04-2018 – Original ITR filed

12-04-2022 – Revised ITR filed in response to notice u/s 148 (underreporting income, my fault)

13-05-2022 - tax as calculated on the revised ITR was paid by me

06-03-2024 - Re-assessment proceedings ended and Revised ITR was ACCEPTED after re-assessment.

Demands were raised for pending Tax as well as penalty. I accepted and paid penalty in full and it disappeared from portal. However, the demand for tax was INCORRECT as I had already paid the sum on 13-05-2022 as above. So I partially accepted, attached proof of payment and paid the small balance. However, this demand continues to remain on the portal accruing interest!

So I raised a grievance a month ago. Response was: 'Kindly submit rectification application along with all supporting documents to the jurisdictional AO.'

Today, after about 10 days later, a letter was issued saying 'It is seen from this office worklist that your case is pending for rectification. However, the application is not available in this office. Therefore, you are requested to submit your rectification application to the Jurisdictional Office.'

AI Summary

Tax Portal Discrepancy: Navigating Section 154 Rectification for Incorrect Income Tax Demand in Assessment Year 2018-19 A taxpayer encountered an incorrect tax demand on the income tax portal for assessment year 2018-19, despite having paid the revised tax amount. The discussion provides a detailed guide for filing a Section 154 rectification request, offering two primary options: online submission through the income tax portal or direct application to the jurisdictional Assessing Officer. The process involves preparing supporting documents like tax payment proof, revised ITR, and reassessment order to resolve the persistent incorrect demand.