28 July 2025
If you have properly filed your return and claimed TDS refund for FY 2010-11 but haven’t received it yet, here are the steps you can follow:
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### 1. **Check TDS Credit on Form 26AS**
* Verify whether the TDS amount is correctly reflected in your Form 26AS for FY 2010-11. * If the TDS is not shown or is mismatched, the refund process may be delayed.
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### 2. **Check Refund Status Online**
* Visit the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal or the NSDL TIN website. * Use your PAN and assessment year details to track the refund status online.
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### 3. **Wait for Processing Time**
* Refunds normally take several months (up to 6 months or more) after filing. * Delays can occur due to processing backlog or mismatches.
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### 4. **Submit Refund Reissue Request**
* If refund was issued but not received (cheque lost/delayed), you can apply for refund reissue using Form 39 on the Income Tax e-filing portal.
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### 5. **Write to Assessing Officer or CPC**
* If no update after significant time, write a letter/email to your Assessing Officer or Centralized Processing Center (CPC) requesting status and resolution.
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### 6. **File RTI (If Needed)**
* If no response from tax department, file an RTI application to get details on refund status.
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### 7. **Verify Bank Account Details**
* Make sure your correct bank account details were mentioned in the return so the refund can be credited directly.
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If you want, I can help you draft a reminder letter/email to the Assessing Officer or guide you through checking your Form 26AS and refund status online. Would you like that?