The department is asking for specific information, often about a high-value transaction, a bank account or a payment. It is a request, not an assessment, but it must be answered.
Income tax · 133(6)
Request for information
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The department is asking for specific information, often about a high-value transaction, a bank account or a payment. It is a request, not an assessment, but it must be answered.
Time to respond
Date printed on the notice
What to do
Send the information asked for, nothing more
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The date printed on your notice always wins over the usual period shown here. Law: Income-tax Act, 1961.
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Section 133(6) is numbered under the Income-tax Act, 1961, which governs returns up to FY 2025-26. A notice for tax year 2026-27 onwards, under the Income-tax Act, 2025, carries a new section number. Your professional maps it for you.
Questions about 133(6)
What is a 133(6) notice?
Request for information. The department is asking for specific information, often about a high-value transaction, a bank account or a payment. It is a request, not an assessment, but it must be answered.
How long do I have to reply to 133(6)?
Date printed on the notice. The date printed on your notice always takes priority.
What should I do about 133(6)?
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