I seek your guidance regarding a TDS issue on property sale.
My total TDS liability was INR 9,695.
I paid INR 9,635 on 7th November 2025, which was within the due date.
The remaining balance of INR 60 was paid later on 3rd September 2026 through a fresh Form 26QB.
Despite this, the Income Tax Department (ITD) has issued a defaulter notice and imposed a significant penalty on the amount of INR 9,635, which I had already paid on time.
I need advice on:
How to draft a reply to ITD clarifying that INR 9,635 was paid within the due date? To whom I should address, what is the email id? How to link both Form 26QBs (acknowledgement numbers) to demonstrate that the full liability of INR 9,695 has been discharged?
Any expert inputs or references to relevant provisions would be greatly appreciated.