Users are encountering a 'Restricted refund' status for their bank accounts on the E-Filing website, even after validation and EVC enablement. This appears to be a recent change. While the exact cause isn't clear, potential reasons include the account becoming inoperative, being locked by the bank, or minor data mismatches between ITD and bank records. It's advised to check with your bank and the ITD helpline for specific details and resolution.
20 March 2023
Today When i logged into E-Filing site i observed that in bank accounts it is showing as "Restricted refund" after validated & EVC enabled. This was showing recently. looks like a new change. But what does restricted refund mean. Will we get refund in such cases.
20 March 2023
There can be many reasons for the flagging of account. The exact reason may be known from ITD helpline. One of the reasons can be the account might have become 'inoperative' in nature, may be locked by your bank. Or there can be minor mismatch in data as per ITD and Bank data. Check the status of the account at your bank branch level and get it changed to data as per ITD data.
20 March 2023
The reply is not correct .Bank account with pension credit and also regular withdrawls are being shown as "restricted refund. Reply says account may be in-operative shows lack of knowledge on the subject.