15 July 2011
Yes if any typographical or calculation mistake is there then it can be rectified. If assessment is completed u/s 143(3) then appeal is the only remedy but in that order also rectification is possible if any mistake of calculation is done.
This is done by writing petition u/s 154 and pointing out the mistake apparent from records.
20 July 2025
Can a company file rectification return against an order issued under section 154? Yes, the company can file a rectification application if the order under section 154 contains any mistake apparent from the record — such as clerical or arithmetical errors.
This is not to challenge the assessment itself, but to correct obvious errors. If the assessment order was passed u/s 143(3), and no such error is found, the remedy is to file an appeal instead. Procedure for filing rectification u/s 154: Draft a Rectification Application (Petition) Clearly mention the mistake (typographical, calculation, or any apparent error). Refer to the specific order and the grounds for rectification. Submit the Application to the Assessing Officer (AO) Can be done online through the Income Tax e-filing portal or by physical submission depending on the jurisdiction. Wait for Order AO will examine the application and pass an order either accepting or rejecting the rectification request. About revising the return after filing rectification u/s 154: If you have already filed a rectified return against AO u/s 143(1), you can revise the return again if the law permits (subject to time limits). The rectification application under section 154 deals with errors in the assessment order, not the return itself. Revision of return is a separate process and can be done within the prescribed time limits (usually before the end of the relevant assessment year or before completion of assessment, whichever is earlier).