TDS on rent under section 194-I must be deposited via Challan ITNS 281 within seven days of month-end. Tax deducted under section 194-I on rent must be deposited via Challan ITNS 281 within seven days from the end of the month of deduction; tax deducted in March is deposited by 30th April of the next financial year; where a government department may deposit without a challan, it must do so on the same day of deduction.