Your TDS Form 26Q for March 2024 has been rejected due to a 'Duplicate Statement' error. This typically means a regular return for the same TAN, financial year, and quarter has already been accepted. You should check your submission history on TRACES to confirm if a previous filing exists. If so, you'll need to file a 'Correction Statement' instead of a regular one.
15 August 2025
The error “Line No 2 – Duplicate Statement” means a regular TDS return for Form 26Q (same TAN, FY, quarter) was already accepted by the system. The TDS portal does not allow filing more than one regular statement for the same period. eicbma.com What to do next: Verify if a regular return was already filed by checking your submission history or TRACES. If yes, and you're making corrections, file a 'Correction Statement (Y return)' using the correct format and token numbers. TaxGuru taxbymanish.blogspot.com If you're filing for the first time and still receiving the error: Submit a grievance via the e-filing portal using your TAN. Write to tin_returns@nsdl.co.in explaining that no prior filing was made, and request acknowledgment and resolution. Community members have successfully followed this approach.