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Sir, why the allotment of TAN numbers are too much delayed ? Is there any solution ?

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eddanapudi murali

1 Points Posted on 09 June 2026

Sir Why the allotment of TAX DEDUCTION ACCOUNT NUMBERS ARE TOO MUCH DELAYED ? Our cleint has applied on 20-5-2026. Till to day it is telling under process. In another case, it says that email ID and cell numbers are wrong, even though they are correct. We have re-applied it. But no response. The parties are to bear Rs.200/- per day as late fee. How low long he has to bear the late fee ?

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Aashok FC Advisory

Finance Compliance Consultant

987 Points Posted on 09 June 2026

As per the NSDL/Protean guidelines, TAN allotment is generally processed within a few working days. However, recently many applicants have been facing delays due to backend verification and system-related issues.

If the application status is still showing “Under Process” for an unusually long period, the applicant may raise a grievance through the Protean (NSDL) helpdesk or submit a complaint through the Income-tax e-Filing grievance portal.

Regarding late filing fees under section 234E (₹200 per day), the fee continues to accrue until the TDS statement is filed, subject to the amount of TDS deductible. Unfortunately, there is presently no specific relief merely because TAN allotment is delayed, although the taxpayer may represent the facts before the department if the delay is entirely due to system issues.

It is advisable to keep records of the TAN application, acknowledgements, emails, and grievance references as evidence of the delay.