A wrong challan can block tax credit and create demand even where cash has been paid. The fix depends on the challan type, year and field needing correction.
The e-Filing portal challan correction manual says challans pertaining to AY 2020-21 onwards are currently available for correction through the portal, and a challan correction request is allowed only once on the portal for any submitted challan.
| Field | Control |
|---|---|
| Assessment/tax year | Confirm year before raising correction. |
| Major/minor head | Identify whether it is advance tax, self-assessment tax, regular assessment tax etc. |
| Amount and CIN | Match bank challan and portal record. |
| TDS/TCS challan | Official FAQ says TDS/TCS challans must be corrected through TRACES or AO route, not normal portal correction. |
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No. The official FAQ states TDS/TCS challans must be corrected through TRACES or by contacting the Assessing Officer.
The official manual says it is allowed only once on the e-Filing portal for any submitted challan.
The manual says AY 2020-21 onwards are currently available through the portal; earlier years may need AO route.