The Income Tax Department has launched a new online feature on the ITR e-filing portal, allowing taxpayers to directly file rectification requests for TP/DRP/Revision Orders. Previously, applications had to be submitted manually or through the Assessing Officer.
Income Tax Portal Now Allows Online Rectification
New Delhi: The Income Tax Department has launched a new feature on its ITR e-filing portal, making it easier for taxpayers to apply for rectification of income tax orders. Taxpayers can now directly submit rectification applications to the relevant authority through the portal. Previously, this process was done manually or through the Assessing Officer (AO).
The Income Tax Department clarified that taxpayers can now submit rectification applications against TP/DRP/Revision Orders directly to the relevant authority on the e-filing portal. The department stated,
“Rectification applications for TP/DRP/Revision Orders can be submitted directly to the relevant authority through the Services tab -> Rectification -> Request to AO section.”
This new feature will relieve taxpayers from lengthy paperwork and manual processes.
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According to Chartered Accountant Suresh Surana, this update is a major convenience for taxpayers. Now, taxpayers can directly submit applications to the relevant authority, who can rectify the original order.
Surana explained, “This change will help in digitizing the entire process and increasing transparency. Dependence on physical submissions or correspondence will be reduced.”
This feature is particularly beneficial for taxpayers in cases where there are clear errors in the assessment order.
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Revision Orders are issued by senior income tax authorities to review, modify, or cancel an order passed by an Assessing Officer. A Revision Order is issued if the order is found to be erroneous or if the taxpayer requests relief.
According to Chartered Accountant Suresh Surana, “Under Section 263, the Principal Commissioner or Commissioner of Income Tax can revise an assessment order if it is found to be erroneous and prejudicial to the interests of the Income Tax Department. This includes enhancing, modifying, or canceling the assessment and making a fresh assessment.” Provision for granting relief to taxpayers
Under Section 264, the Commissioner has the power to revise an order in the interest of the taxpayer. This means that an order detrimental to the taxpayer can be modified, and appropriate relief can be granted.
With the introduction of this new facility, the income tax rectification process will become simpler, faster, and more transparent for taxpayers. Digital rectification will save time and effort, and errors can be corrected quickly.
