The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified Income-tax (26th Amendment) Rules, 2022 to amend Income-tax Rules, 1962.
The amendment inserts a new Rule 40G in the Income-tax Rules, 1962, relating to Refund Claim under Section 239-A has been inserted. It provides that a claim for refund under section 239-A shall be made in Form No. 29D and must be accompanied by a copy of an agreement or other arrangement referred to in section 239-A. The claim may be presented by the claimant himself or through a duly authorised agent.
In the principal rules, Form No. 29D relating to Application by a person under section 239-A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for refund of tax deducted has been inserted.
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