Finance/Compliance Consultant
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Posted on 07 November 2026
Nothing to do if it wasn't paid:
• A challan generated on the e-pay tax portal (CRN) but not paid simply expires after its validity (15 days). It doesn't create any liability or entry in your tax records.
• You can view it under e-File → e-Pay Tax → Generated Challans. There's no delete option, and none is needed.
• If paid by mistake under the wrong head or AY, use Challan Correction (e-filing portal → e-Pay Tax → Challan Correction) for AY, minor head and major head, within the prescribed time.