<h1>CBDT Assures Taxpayers of Security Amid Temporary Suspension of E-Filing Portal; Renewal Process Underway for 2010-11.</h1> The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) addressed concerns about the security of the Income Tax department's e-filing portal, following media reports about a lapsed security certification on May 8, 2010. The CBDT clarified that the renewal process for the security certificate began on time, and the e-filing service for the assessment year 2010-11 is temporarily suspended pending completion. This suspension will not impact taxpayers, as the earliest returns are due on July 31, 2010. The portal remains secure, and the lapse does not compromise its security features. The facility is expected to be renewed shortly.