TRACES - TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System
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How can I correct a challan in OLTAS?

The fields that can be corrected by deductor through bank are tabulated below:

Sr.No Challan Field Period for Correction Request (in days)
Through Bank Through Assessing Officer
1 PAN / TAN Within 7 days from challan deposit date After 7 days from challan deposit date
2 Assessment Year Within 7 days from challan deposit date After 7 days from challan deposit date
3 Major Head After 3 months from challan deposit date After 3 months from challan deposit date
4 Minor Head Within 3 months form challan deposit date After 3 months from challan deposit date
5 Nature of Payment Within 3 months form challan deposit date After 3 months from challan deposit date
6 Total Amount Within 7 days from challan deposit date ------Not applicable-------

Note: Above correction mechanism is applicable only for physical challans.

  • If challan paid through online mode (internet challan),the above challan fields other than ‘total amount’ of challan can be corrected only by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer.