Wrong selection account head

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Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

03 September 2012 By mistake at the time of upload of Epayment I had selected as usual in the sequence of GTA payment like Basic, Cess, HEC for the payment of "Other Services" under the Head 00441089 since it was new for me I had not noticed the same that 1089 head was coming in the bottom after the CESS & HEC, so I wrongly put the Basic amount in the Cess(298)instead of 1089, HEC (426)instead of Cess (298).

Please help me by providing the information :

How to rectify the challans ?
Whether refund is applicable for the mistake occurred and procedure ?

Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

06 September 2012 Any one out there to help me.

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma (Expert)
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03 August 2025 Here’s what you need to know and do for wrong selection of account heads while making e-payment:

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### Issue:

* You paid amounts meant for **Basic tax (00441089)** under **Cess (298)** and **HEC (426)** heads by mistake.
* The challan shows amounts in wrong heads (Cess & HEC) instead of Basic tax.

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### How to rectify?

1. **Refund of excess/wrong payment:**

* Since the amount meant for Basic tax was paid under Cess and HEC heads, it is a **misclassification of payment**.
* You can apply for **refund or adjustment** of wrongly credited amount by filing a **refund application with the department**.
* Refund is possible if the amount is not adjustable against any liability under those heads.

2. **Procedure for Refund:**

* Submit a written request to the jurisdictional tax authority explaining the mistake.
* Attach copy of challan and proof of payment.
* Request refund of wrongly paid amount or its adjustment against correct heads.
* The department may either refund the excess or adjust in future liabilities.

3. **Correction in future payments:**

* While making future payments, carefully select the correct account heads.
* Maintain a record of this communication for your audit trail.

4. **Contact helpdesk:**

* You may also contact the bank or tax department’s helpdesk to confirm the correction procedure and any specific forms needed.

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### Important:

* Refund or adjustment depends on department’s discretion and assessment of your request.
* Keep all correspondence and challan details handy for follow-up.

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If you want, I can help draft the refund request letter for you. Would that be helpful?

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