Communication of proposed adjustment u/s 143(1)(a) of Income Tax

This discussion addresses how to respond to an Income Tax Department notice regarding proposed adjustments under Section 143(1)(a) for FY 2018-19 (AY 2019-20), issued on 16 Oct 2019. The user is seeking advice on submitting a reply online after a one-year delay. While the standard response period is 30 days, suggestions include rectifying on the income tax portal using the notice's acknowledgement number or filing a new request with justification for the delay if the rectification option is unavailable.