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There is no special drive to re-open cases of mismatch, and media reports alleging that large-scale re-opening is being undertaken by the CBDT are completely misplaced Apprehensions are about retrospective taxation in this matter and re-opening of cases on issues pertaining to HRA claims is compl
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FAQ :
No, the CBDT has stated that there is no special drive to reopen cases concerning HRA claims. Media reports suggesting this are considered misplaced.
The CBDT conducts routine data verification. In cases where there's a mismatch between what a taxpayer reported for HRA and rent paid and the information held by the Income Tax Department, taxpayers are alerted to take corrective action.
The CBDT has explicitly stated that any apprehensions about retrospective taxation on matters concerning HRA claims are completely baseless.
No, the data analysis was carried out in a small number of high-value cases of mismatch for FY 2020-21. It was an e-verification aimed at alerting mismatches without affecting the majority of cases.
The deadline for filing an updated return for FY 2020-21 (AY 2021-22) was 31st March 2024, meaning it could only have been filed until that date.
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