Challan Correction (Hindi)

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Challan Correction (Hindi)

  • Purpose [00:06]: This video explains the Challan Correction service available on the e-filing portal. This new facility allows registered PAN users to correct paid challans for Assessment Year, Applicable Tax (Major Head), and Type of Payment (Minor Head) on the e-filing portal.

 

Prerequisites and Limitations

 

  • Login Mode [00:33]: Challan correction requests can only be submitted in post-login mode.
  • Registered PAN User [00:40]: You must be a registered PAN user on the e-filing portal.
  • Challan Usage Status [00:44]: The challan to be corrected must not have been used during any process.
  • Pending Requests [00:47]: The challan correction request must not be pending with any other authority.
  • Applicable Assessment Years [00:54]: This service is currently available for challans starting from Assessment Year 2021 onwards. For challans prior to AY 2021, contact the jurisdictional Assessing Officer.
  • One-Time Correction [01:10]: A correction request for any deposited challan is accepted only once on the e-filing portal. For further changes, contact the jurisdictional Assessing Officer.
  • Applicable Minor Heads [01:25]: Challan correction requests are only available for Minor Head 100 (Advance Tax), Minor Head 300 (Self-Assessment Tax), and Minor Head 400 (Tax on Regular Assessment for Demand Payment), along with their corresponding Major Heads. For other Minor Heads, send the request to the jurisdictional Assessing Officer.

 

Deadlines for Challan Correction

 

  • Major Head (Applicable Tax) [02:06]: Can be changed within 30 days from the challan deposit date.
  • Minor Head (Type of Payment) [02:12]: Can be changed within 30 days from the challan deposit date.
  • Assessment Year [02:19]: Can be corrected within 7 days from the challan deposit date.

 

Step-by-Step Process to Submit a Challan Correction Request

 

  1. Login [02:32]: Log in to the e-filing portal using your valid User ID and password. (If your PAN is inoperative due to non-linking with Aadhaar, a pop-up will appear; you can link it or continue).
  2. Access Challan Correction Service [02:59]: On the dashboard, go to “Services” and then click “Challan Correction.”
  3. Create New Request [03:07]: On the Challan Correction page, click the “+ Challan Correction Request” button.
  4. Select Correction Type [03:14]: Choose the attribute you wish to correct (Assessment Year or Challan Identification Number) and click “Continue.”
  5. Enter Correct Details [03:22]: After selecting the relevant challan, enter the correct challan details on the Challan Correction page and click “Continue.”
  6. Confirm Changes [03:37]: Review the summary of changes and, if correct, click “Continue.”
  7. e-Verify [03:43]: e-verify the challan correction request using Aadhaar OTP, Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), or Electronic Verification Code (EVC). (Refer to the video on “How to e-Verify” for more details).
  8. Success Message [03:51]: After e-verification, a success message will appear.
  9. Check Status [03:59]: To check the status of your challan correction request, click “View Challan Correction Status.”

 

How to Check Challan Correction Request Status

 

  1. Login [04:07]: Log in to the e-filing portal using your valid User ID and password.
  2. Access Challan Correction Service [04:14]: After logging in, go to the “Services” tab and click “Challan Correction.”
  3. View Details [04:22]: You will see the details and status of your submitted challan correction requests. The complete lifecycle of the correction request will be displayed.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

  • Can I make multiple correction requests or correct a modified challan? [04:37]: No, only one correction request is allowed per deposited challan on the e-filing portal. For additional corrections, contact the jurisdictional Assessing Officer.
  • What challan attributes can be changed? [04:58]: The three attributes that can be changed are Assessment Year, Major Head (Applicable Tax), and Minor Head (Type of Payment).
  • What are the deadlines for correcting Assessment Year, Major Head, and Minor Head? [05:06]:
    • Assessment Year: Within 7 days from the challan deposit date.
    • Major Head or Minor Head: Within 30 days from the challan deposit date.
  • Can I correct challans for Minor Head 500 and 800? [05:26]: No, challans deposited under Minor Head 500 and 800 cannot be corrected or refunded through this service.
  • What if I mistakenly paid under the wrong Minor Head (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400 instead of 500 for PAN-Aadhaar linking fees)? [05:40]: You can claim a refund for such wrongly paid challans by filing your income tax return and claiming it as a refund.

For more details, visit www.incometax.gov.in or contact their helpline numbers.