Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav
The status will indicate whether your return has been processed, is pending, or if there are any issues. If the status shows “Processed with No Demand No Refund”, it means there is no refund due.
Ensure that the bank account mentioned in your ITR is valid, active, and pre-validated on the e-filing portal.
If your refund is stuck, there might be errors or discrepancies in your filed ITR. Common mistakes include incorrect bank details, mismatches in TDS/TCS or advance tax data, or errors in income declaration.
The income tax department may have sent a notice or query regarding your ITR. Check your registered email and the e-filing portal for any communication from the department.
Your ITR must be verified to complete the filing process. If you have not done so, the department will not process your return or issue any refund. Verification can be done online through Aadhaar OTP or net banking.
If your refund is stuck and all the above steps have been checked, you can raise a grievance on the e-filing portal. Go to the ‘e-Nivaran’ section on the e-filing portal. Select ‘Submit Grievance’ and choose the category as ‘Refund related.’
You can also directly contact the Centralised Processing Centre (CPC) in Bengaluru. They handle the processing of ITRs and refunds. You can reach out via the helpline number provided on the e-filing portal or by sending an email to the designated CPC email ID.
The income tax department typically processes refunds within a few weeks of processing the ITR, but it can take longer during peak filing periods.