20 July 2025
If you filed the rectification application online under Section 154 six months ago and still haven’t received any update, here’s what you can do next:
Next Steps: Check the status online carefully: Sometimes the rectification status may show as “Pending” or “Under Process” on the e-filing portal. Also check if you received any email or message from CPC regarding the rectification. Send a follow-up or grievance on the e-filing portal: Use the grievance redressal system on the Income Tax e-filing website to raise a complaint about delayed rectification. Contact CPC or Assessing Officer: You can call or email the CPC (Centralized Processing Centre) using the contact details on the Income Tax website. If you know the AO, you can visit or write to them requesting status update on your rectification. Revised Return is NOT a substitute for rectification: Revised returns (under Section 139(5)) are only to correct errors before assessment. Once an assessment or intimation under Section 143(1) is issued, rectification under Section 154 is the correct route. Filing a revised return now may not be accepted. If no response even after persistent follow-ups: Consider filing an appeal with the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) if rectification delay causes financial loss or unfair demand.