139(9) defective return notice (free)
What it means
Your return has a defect (missing schedule, mismatch, unsigned) and must be corrected within the time allowed or it is treated as not filed.
What to do
- Open e-Proceedings and read the defect code.
- Correct the return and submit the response with the revised XML/JSON.
- Confirm the acknowledgement.
Deadline: 15 days from the notice (extension may be requested).
Documents you will need
- Notice
- Original return
- Corrected figures
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Old section 139(9): new number [check] under the Income-tax Act 2025. Section numbers refer to the Income-tax Act 1961 / CGST Act 2017; the Income-tax Act 2025 renumbers income-tax sections from 1 April 2026 — the notice shows the applicable number. Checked by the founder on 16 Oct 2026.