Income Tax Refund Delay in Patna | Refund Status Check & Refund Reissue

Income Tax Refund Delay · Patna · Refund Status · BR/1115/2023

Income Tax Refund Delay in Patna Refund Status Check, Refund Reissue & Section 244A Interest

Waiting for your income tax refund? Experiencing an income tax refund delay in Patna? Advocate Simran Kumari handles the complete income tax refund delay process for Patna taxpayers — from checking the refund status on the e-filing portal, filing a refund reissue request, claiming Section 244A interest, to escalating the matter through CPGRAMS and the Patna High Court. This is the definitive income tax refund delay guide for Patna taxpayers.

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Income Tax Refund Delay Refund Status Refund Reissue

90d

Normative Refund Period

0.5%

Monthly Interest (Sec 244A)

7-10d

Refund Reissue Credit

226

Patna HC Remedy

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i Informational Browse all income tax refund delay topics Refund status check, refund reissue process, Section 244A interest, CBDT Section 119(2)(b) condonation, CPGRAMS grievance escalation and Patna High Court remedies for the income tax refund delay. ii Service Engage the refund delay lawyer Advocate-assisted refund status analysis, refund reissue filing, Section 244A interest claim, CBDT condonation application and CPGRAMS escalation for the income tax refund delay. iii Transactional Send your refund delay query Send your refund status screenshot, intimation or refund reissue query and get a same-day income tax refund delay assessment from Kankarbagh.

Income tax refund delay beyond 90 days? You are entitled to interest under Section 244A.

An income tax refund delay beyond the normative 90-day period entitles you to interest under Section 244A at 0.5% per month. Where the refund has failed, a refund reissue request must be filed on the e-filing portal — the credit takes 7 to 10 days after submission. Where the delay continues, escalation through CPGRAMS or a Patna High Court writ may be required to resolve the income tax refund delay.

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Income Tax Refund Delay — Sequence

How an income tax refund delay moves from refund status to resolution

Understanding the sequence of an income tax refund delay is the first step to checking the refund status, filing a refund reissue and escalating the matter effectively.

ITR e-Verified

Processing starts

Refund Determined

Refund status updated

Refund Failed

Bank validation issue

Refund Reissue

File on e-filing portal

Refund Credited

With Section 244A interest

Official Portals for Income Tax Refund Delay

Check refund status, file refund reissue and escalate your income tax refund delay

Every income tax refund delay is tracked through the Income Tax e-Filing Portal. The refund status can be checked on the portal or the NSDL/Protean portal. A refund reissue request is filed on the e-filing portal. The links below are the official portals referenced throughout this income tax refund delay guide.

Official Income Tax & Refund Portals

Refund Status Check — two official methods

The refund status can be checked through the Income Tax e-Filing Portal under e-File → Income Tax Returns → View Filed Returns, or through the NSDL/Protean portal at tin.tin.nsdl.com by entering the PAN and assessment year. Both methods show the current refund status — whether the refund is processed, failed or credited.

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All income tax refund delay topics handled from Patna

Every income tax refund delay sub-topic is organised below by stage — from the refund status check to the Patna High Court.

Refund Status

Refund Reissue

Refund Reissue Process

Refund Reissue Request Steps
Bank Account Validation
Refund Reissue Credit Timeline
Adding a New Bank Account

Section 244A Interest

Interest on Delayed Refund

Section 244A Interest Rate
Calculation from Date of Payment
Exclusion for Assessee Delay
Claiming Section 244A Interest

Delayed Refund Claims

CBDT Section 119(2)(b) Condonation

Section 119(2)(b) Application
Authority Based on Refund Amount
Six-Year Limitation
No Interest on Condoned Claims

Grievance & Escalation

CPGRAMS and e-Nivaran

e-Nivaran on e-Filing Portal
CPGRAMS Grievance Filing
Patna High Court Writ

Related Practice

Income Tax Hub — Related Pages

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Competitor & Gap Analysis

What most income tax lawyers in Patna do not cover on income tax refund delay

A review of the leading Patna-based income tax lawyer pages shows a consistent pattern: most mention "refund" as a service line without explaining the income tax refund delay causes, the refund status check methods, the refund reissue process or the Section 244A interest claim.

Competitor gap analysis — income tax refund delay in Patna

Gap observed

What most competitor pages do

What this income tax refund delay hub does instead

No refund delay procedure

Mentions "refund delay" without explaining the refund status check methods, the refund reissue process or the escalation routes

No refund reissue detail

Says "file a refund reissue request" without explaining the bank validation prerequisite or the 7-10 day credit timeline

No Section 244A interest detail

Mentions "interest on refund" without explaining the 0.5% rate, the calculation from the date of payment or the exclusion for assessee delay

No CBDT condonation detail

Ignores Section 119(2)(b) condonation for delayed refund claims

No Patna case law

General content with no Patna High Court authority on income tax refund delay

Thin AEO/voice answers

Long paragraphs without direct answers on the income tax refund delay

Practical effect of these gaps on income tax refund delay matters

A taxpayer in Patna experiencing an income tax refund delay often finds pages that describe what a lawyer does but not how to check the refund status, file a refund reissue or claim Section 244A interest. This income tax refund delay hub is structured the opposite way — every section starts with the statutory provision, the refund status check, the refund reissue steps and the Patna forum.

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Practice Areas

Income tax refund delay matters handled by this chamber in Patna

Every income tax refund delay is scoped to the refund status, the source of delay, the refund reissue requirement and the escalation forum.

Refund Status Analysis

Complete analysis of the refund status on the e-filing portal and NSDL portal — identifying whether the income tax refund delay is due to processing, bank validation failure, outstanding demand adjustment or high-risk verification.

Refund status interpretation
Delay cause identification
Processing timeline assessment

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Refund Reissue Filing

Filing the refund reissue request on the e-filing portal — bank account validation, primary account selection, and follow-through until the refund is credited within 7-10 days.

Refund reissue request
Bank account validation
7-10 day credit follow-up

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Section 244A Interest Claim

Calculation and claim of interest under Section 244A at 0.5% per month for the income tax refund delay — from the date of payment of tax to the date the refund is granted.

Section 244A interest computation
Interest claim filing
Exclusion for assessee delay

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CBDT Condonation for Delayed Refunds

Application under Section 119(2)(b) for condonation of delay in filing a refund claim where the income tax refund delay is due to genuine hardship — with authority based on refund amount.

Section 119(2)(b) application
Authority determination
Six-year limitation

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CPGRAMS and e-Nivaran Escalation

Escalation of the income tax refund delay through e-Nivaran on the e-filing portal and CPGRAMS — with structured grievance drafting and follow-through.

e-Nivaran grievance
CPGRAMS escalation
Follow-through and tracking

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Patna High Court Writs

Writ petitions under Article 226 for prolonged income tax refund delay — where the refund has been admitted but not paid, or adjusted without intimation.

Article 226 writ
Refund direction
Interest claim in writ

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Why this Chamber

What you get when you engage this income tax refund delay lawyer in Patna

Direct advocate contact

Your income tax refund delay matter is handled by the advocate herself — not routed through intermediaries or call centres.

E-filing portal familiar

Familiar with the refund status check on both portals, the refund reissue process, Section 244A interest claim and CPGRAMS escalation for every income tax refund delay.

Chamber in Kankarbagh

The chamber at P.C. Colony, Kankarbagh, Patna – 800020 is easily accessible for any income tax refund delay consultation.

Practical, not theatrical

Advice on the income tax refund delay grounded in the statute and current Patna High Court authority.

How to Engage

A simple, four-step intake for your income tax refund delay in Patna

Send the refund status Step 01

Share the refund status screenshot, ITR acknowledgment and any intimation by WhatsApp or email. Acknowledge receipt is issued the same day from the Kankarbagh chamber.

Income tax refund delay call Step 02

A short call to establish the refund status, the cause of the income tax refund delay, the refund reissue requirement and any immediate escalation steps.

Written scope Step 03

A written scope of the engagement and the fee arrangement for the income tax refund delay stage, before the refund reissue or escalation is filed.

Refund reissue and escalation Step 04

Filing the refund reissue, claiming Section 244A interest, escalating through e-Nivaran and CPGRAMS, and representing you before the Patna High Court for the income tax refund delay.

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The legal position in brief for Patna taxpayers

An income tax refund delay occurs when the refund determined under Section 143(1) or 143(3) is not credited within the normative period of 4-5 weeks after e-verification. The most common causes of an income tax refund delay are unvalidated bank accounts, PAN-Aadhaar not linked, adjustment of outstanding demands under Section 245(2), high-risk return flags requiring additional verification, and incorrect bank details. The refund status can be checked on the e-filing portal or the NSDL/Protean portal.

Where the refund has failed, a refund reissue request must be filed on the e-filing portal after validating the bank account. Where the income tax refund delay exceeds the normative period, interest under Section 244A at 0.5% per month becomes payable. For prolonged delays, escalation through CPGRAMS or a writ petition before the Patna High Court under Article 226 may be required.

Refund status check — how to track your income tax refund delay

The refund status is the first thing to check when experiencing an income tax refund delay. There are two official methods to check the refund status in India.

Method 1 — Refund status on the e-filing portal

Log in to the e-filing portal at incometax.gov.in with your PAN and password.
Navigate to e-File → Income Tax Returns → View Filed Returns.
Click on "View Details" against the relevant assessment year.
The refund status will be displayed along with the refund amount and mode.

Method 2 — Refund status on the NSDL/Protean portal

The refund status can also be checked on the NSDL/Protean portal at tin.tin.nsdl.com by entering the PAN and selecting the assessment year.

Common refund status meanings

Refund status — meanings and next steps
Refund Status	Meaning	Next Step
Return Submitted	ITR filed but not yet processed	Wait for processing
Refund Determined	Refund amount computed by CPC	Wait for credit or check bank validation
Refund Failed	Bank validation failed or account closed	File refund reissue request
Refund Credited	Refund credited to bank account	Check bank statement
Refund Adjusted	Refund set off against outstanding demand under Section 245	Check demand and respond

Gap this hub fills — refund status check methods

Competitor pages do not explain both refund status check methods or the meanings of each refund status. This income tax refund delay hub sets out both portals and each status meaning — so the taxpayer knows exactly where the refund stands and what step to take next.

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Refund reissue — resolving the income tax refund delay after refund failure

Where the refund status shows "Refund Failed", the taxpayer must file a refund reissue request on the e-filing portal. The refund reissue is the mechanism to re-initiate a refund that failed due to bank validation issues.

Refund reissue — step-by-step

Navigate to Refund Reissue Step 02

Go to Services → Refund Reissue. Click "+Create Refund Reissue Request".

Select the record Step 03

Select the record for which you want to submit the refund reissue request and click Continue.

Select or add bank account Step 04

Select a validated bank account or click "Add Bank Account" to add a new validated account for the refund reissue.

e-Verify the request Step 05

Select the preferred verification option (Aadhaar OTP, DSC, EVC) and submit the refund reissue request.

Note the Transaction ID Step 06

After successful e-Verification, note the Transaction ID. The refund reissue will take 7-10 days for credit.

Refund reissue credit timeline

Once the refund reissue request is submitted, the refund is credited within 7-10 days according to the CPC communication. The refund status on the portal will update to "Refund Credited" once the amount is transferred.

Gap this hub fills — refund reissue process

Competitor pages say "file a refund reissue request" without explaining the bank validation prerequisite or the 7-10 day credit timeline. This income tax refund delay hub sets out the complete refund reissue process — so the refund is re-initiated correctly the first time.

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Section 244A interest — compensation for the income tax refund delay

Where the income tax refund delay extends beyond the normative period, the taxpayer is entitled to interest under Section 244A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The income tax refund delay interest is automatic — it does not require a separate application.

Section 244A — interest rate and calculation

Section 244A — interest on income tax refund delay
Refund Source	Interest Rate	Calculation Period
Advance tax / TDS treated as paid	0.5% per month (6% p.a.)	From 1 April of AY to date of refund
Self-assessment tax under Section 140A	0.5% per month	From date of payment to date of refund
Refund arising from Section 154/250/254 orders	0.5% per month	From date of application/order to date of refund

Exclusion for delay attributable to the assessee

Section 244A(2) provides that where the proceedings resulting in the refund are delayed for reasons attributable to the assessee, the period of delay attributable to the assessee shall be excluded from the interest calculation. The Chief Commissioner or Commissioner decides any question as to the period to be excluded, and their decision is final.

Interest runs until the date of payment of the refund

The Bombay High Court has held that once the refund is determined, interest under Section 244A runs until the date of actual payment of the refund, not merely until the date of the intimation. A delay due to system failure cannot be held against the assessee.

Gap this hub fills — Section 244A interest computation

Competitor pages mention "interest on refund" without explaining the 0.5% rate, the calculation from the date of payment or the exclusion for assessee delay. This income tax refund delay hub sets out the complete Section 244A framework.

CBDT Section 119(2)(b) condonation — delayed refund claims

Where the income tax refund delay is due to the taxpayer not filing the return within the due date under Section 139, the refund claim can still be admitted through condonation under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Section 119(2)(b) — power to condone delay

Section 119(2)(b) empowers the CBDT to authorise income tax authorities to admit applications for refund after the expiry of the prescribed time limit where doing so would avoid genuine hardship. CBDT Circular No. 9/2015 dated 9 June 2015, as amended, prescribes the authority competent to condone delay based on the amount of refund claimed:

Section 119(2)(b) — authority for condonation of delayed refund claims
Refund Amount	Competent Authority
Up to ₹50 lakh	Commissioner of Income Tax
More than ₹50 lakh but up to ₹1 crore	Principal Commissioner of Income Tax
More than ₹1 crore but up to ₹3 crore	Chief Commissioner of Income Tax
More than ₹3 crore	CBDT

Key features of Section 119(2)(b) condonation

Six-year limitation — delayed refund claims are ordinarily restricted to the last six assessment years.
No interest — condoned refund claims do not carry interest under Section 244A.
Genuine hardship — the applicant must demonstrate genuine hardship.
Excess TDS/TCS/advance tax — claims are generally entertained where the refund arises from excess TDS, TCS or advance tax.

Gap this hub fills — CBDT condonation for delayed refunds

Competitor pages ignore Section 119(2)(b) condonation for delayed refund claims. This income tax refund delay hub sets out the complete condonation framework — so the taxpayer can claim the refund even where the original return was filed late.

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CPGRAMS, e-Nivaran and Patna High Court — escalating the income tax refund delay

Where the income tax refund delay persists despite the refund status check and refund reissue, escalation through the grievance redressal mechanism or the Patna High Court becomes necessary.

e-Nivaran — grievance on the e-filing portal

The first escalation step for an income tax refund delay is e-Nivaran on the e-filing portal. The grievance can be filed under "Refund" category, and the taxpayer receives a grievance ID for tracking.

CPGRAMS — Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System

Where the e-Nivaran grievance does not resolve the income tax refund delay, the matter can be escalated through CPGRAMS at pgportal.gov.in. CPGRAMS is connected to all Ministries and Departments of the Government of India.

In one reported case, a taxpayer's income tax refund of ₹14,25,360 for AY 2017-18 was processed by the AO but could not be credited due to a technical issue in the CPC system. After filing a grievance via CPGRAMS, the concerned authorities reviewed the case, confirmed that the jurisdictional AO had uploaded the manual order determining the refund, and ensured it was credited to the taxpayer's account.

Patna High Court — writ petition for prolonged income tax refund delay

The Patna High Court has jurisdiction under Article 226 to direct the Income Tax Department to release a refund where the income tax refund delay is unjustified. In Bihar Police Building Construction Corporation Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India (CWJC No. 13533 of 2019, decided 14-05-2025), the Patna High Court dealt with a refund of ₹7,57,161 that had been admitted by the Department but not paid for six years. The Court noted that the refund had been adjusted towards future dues without intimation to the petitioner and directed the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Patna to depute an official to resolve the matter.

Gap this hub fills — escalation routes for income tax refund delay

Competitor pages do not explain the e-Nivaran and CPGRAMS escalation routes or the Patna High Court remedy for the income tax refund delay. This income tax refund delay hub sets out each escalation step — so the taxpayer can pursue the refund through the correct forum.

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Practical checklist for resolving an income tax refund delay in Patna

Check the refund status on the e-filing portal and NSDL/Protean portal.
Note the exact refund status and the refund amount determined.
Identify the cause of the income tax refund delay — bank validation, outstanding demand, high-risk flag or processing delay.
Verify that the bank account is validated on the e-filing portal.
If the refund status shows "Refund Failed", file a refund reissue request.
Add or correct the bank account if validation has failed.
Note the Transaction ID after submitting the refund reissue.
Wait 7-10 days for the refund reissue credit.
If the delay persists, calculate the Section 244A interest entitlement.
File an e-Nivaran grievance on the e-filing portal.
Escalate through CPGRAMS if the e-Nivaran grievance is not resolved.
Assess whether a Patna High Court writ petition is maintainable for the income tax refund delay.

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Frequently Asked Questions — income tax refund delay in Patna

What causes an income tax refund delay?

The most common causes of an income tax refund delay are unvalidated bank accounts, PAN-Aadhaar not linked, adjustment of outstanding demands under Section 245(2), high-risk return flags requiring additional verification, and incorrect bank details. The Income Tax Department has cited a surge in bogus deductions and exemptions requiring additional validation before refunds can be released.

How do I check my refund status?

The refund status can be checked on the e-filing portal under e-File → Income Tax Returns → View Filed Returns, or on the NSDL/Protean portal at tin.tin.nsdl.com by entering the PAN and assessment year. Both methods show the current refund status — whether the refund is processed, failed or credited.

What is a refund reissue request?

A refund reissue request is filed on the e-filing portal when the refund status shows "Refund Failed". The request re-initiates the refund to a validated bank account. Once submitted, the refund reissue takes 7 to 10 days for credit.

How do I file a refund reissue request?

Login to the e-filing portal, go to Services → Refund Reissue, click "+Create Refund Reissue Request", select the record, select or add a validated bank account, e-verify the request and note the Transaction ID. The refund reissue will be processed within 7-10 days.

Am I entitled to interest on the income tax refund delay?

Yes. Under Section 244A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, interest at 0.5% per month (6% p.a.) is payable on the refund from the 1st day of April of the assessment year (where the refund arises from advance tax or TDS) or from the date of payment (in other cases) to the date the refund is granted. The interest is automatic and does not require a separate application.

What is the time limit for claiming a delayed income tax refund?

Under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the CBDT can authorise income tax authorities to admit delayed refund claims where genuine hardship is demonstrated. The condonation is ordinarily restricted to the last six assessment years, and condoned refund claims do not carry interest under Section 244A.

Can I escalate an income tax refund delay through CPGRAMS?

Yes. Where the income tax refund delay persists, a grievance can be filed through CPGRAMS at pgportal.gov.in. In one reported case, a taxpayer's refund of ₹14,25,360 was credited after filing a grievance via CPGRAMS when the refund could not be credited due to a technical issue in the CPC system.

Can the Patna High Court direct release of a delayed refund?

Yes. The Patna High Court has jurisdiction under Article 226 to direct the Income Tax Department to release a refund where the income tax refund delay is unjustified. In Bihar Police Building Construction Corporation v. Union of India, the Court dealt with a refund of ₹7,57,161 admitted but not paid for six years and directed the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Patna to resolve the matter.

How do I engage a lawyer for an income tax refund delay in Patna?

Send the refund status screenshot, ITR acknowledgment and any intimation by WhatsApp or email to the chamber. A same-day acknowledgment is issued, followed by a short assessment call. A written scope and fee note for the income tax refund delay is provided before work begins. Direct chamber access is available at P.C. Colony, Kankarbagh, Patna – 800020.

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Advocate Simran Kumari

Income Tax Refund Delay in Patna · Refund Status · Refund Reissue

Advocate Simran Kumari is a Patna-based advocate practising before the Patna High Court, the ITAT Patna Bench and tax authorities. Enrolled with Bar Enrolment No. BR/1115/2023, her work covers income tax refund delay analysis, refund status interpretation, refund reissue filing, Section 244A interest claims, CBDT Section 119(2)(b) condonation applications, CPGRAMS escalation and Patna High Court writ petitions. She assists businesses and individuals across Bihar with income tax refund delay matters from the Kankarbagh chamber.

BR/1115/2023

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Kankarbagh

Chamber Location

Refund Delay

Practice Focus

Chamber: P.C. Colony, Kankarbagh, Patna – 800020, Bihar, India

Telephone: +91 92314 45078

Email: advocatesimrankumari@gmail.com

Bar Enrolment No.: BR/1115/2023

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Income tax refund delay in Patna? Start with a same-day refund status assessment.

Send your refund status screenshot, ITR acknowledgment or refund reissue query to the chamber today. As an income tax refund delay lawyer in Patna practising from Kankarbagh, Advocate Simran Kumari reviews the refund status, identifies the cause of the income tax refund delay, initiates the refund reissue, claims Section 244A interest and escalates the matter through CPGRAMS or the Patna High Court as required.

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Disclaimer

This page on the income tax refund delay is published for general information only and does not constitute legal advice or solicitation. Income tax refund delay law, refund status procedures, refund reissue rules, Section 244A interest computation, CBDT Section 119(2)(b) condonation and portal processes are amended from time to time. The applicable position on any income tax refund delay must be verified against the current statutory text, Income Tax Act, 2025, notifications and circulars. Engagement of the chamber is subject to a written scope and fee arrangement. No outcome is guaranteed.

Law last checked: 6 October 2026.

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