TDS Demand Showing Provisional (P) Status in 26AS - AY 2012-13

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19 June 2025 One of my new clients (Govt. Emoployee) has an old demand for AY 2012-13 showing up on the income tax portal under the Outstanding Demand tab. The demand is around Rs. 49,000 and interest has accumulated to about Rs. 53,000 total Rs. 1,02,000.
The issue is that in Form 26AS, the TDS entry for that year still shows Status of Booking: P (Provisional), so the credit hasn't been given.
We tried reaching out to his ex-employer from 2012 to revise their TDS return so that the status changes to F (Final) but they are not cooperating at all. There’s also nothing pending or visible in e-Proceedings.
Has anyone dealt with a similar issue? What’s the way forward when the deductor doesn’t respond or revise the TDS return? Would really appreciate any guidance or practical suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

Nabin Agarwal

Nabin Agarwal (Expert)
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20 June 2025 Have you filed 154 petition with JAO?. It should have been filed within 4 years for the end of F.Y. in which 143(1) received. If not then also, you can still file the AO and request him to do so, as there is no fault of yours. U can show him the correspondance you have done with Ex employer for revising TDS return. You may also be required by AO to submit and Indemnity Bond. But AO will do the needful and pass the 154 order and vacate the demand.