Not every demand should be appealed and not every disagreement can be rectified. The route depends on whether the issue is an apparent mistake, tax-credit mismatch, computational error or legal dispute.
| Issue type | Likely route to evaluate |
|---|---|
| Tax credit mismatch | Check tax-credit mismatch/rectification route first. |
| CPC computation error | Rectification may be appropriate if apparent from record. |
| Wrong income/legal interpretation | Appeal route may need review. |
| Missing evidence in assessment | e-Proceedings/order record and appeal strategy. |
| Outstanding demand with partial disagreement | Pay/stay/rectify/appeal decision file. |
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Generally for apparent mistakes or data/credit mismatches based on record.
For substantive disagreement with order or legal issue, appeal may need review.
Yes. Remedy choice is time-sensitive.