The Income Tax department has withdrawn notices mistakenly issued to people who have correctly filed their returns. Such taxpayers must disregard the "erroneous" notices for Income Tax returns (ITR).

“This incident highlights the need for stronger system validations within the Income Tax Department to prevent unnecessary stress for taxpayers. Transparent communication and swift resolution are key to maintaining trust in the filing process,” said Amit Bansal, partner at Singhania & Co, a law firm.

Verify notices: Taxpayers should log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal to confirm whether a defective notice still stands or has been withdrawn.