Information call (s.133(6)): how to reply
AO calls for information/documents from a third party or assessee for verification
- Section
- 133(6)
- Form names
- No form number printed
- Time to reply
- As stated in the notice
- Reply goes on
- e-Proceedings / Compliance portal
What the notice is
AO calls for information/documents from a third party or assessee for verification
Filed through e-Proceedings / Compliance portal.
Time limit to reply
As stated in the notice. Set by the officer or left to discretion; the date is stated in the notice.
- No fixed statutory day-count; the notice must specify a reasonable time, practitioner sources report 15-30 days typical
Unverified: This is to be confirmed against the notified text.
Prescribed reply form
No prescribed reply form is recorded for this notice type. The reply is filed through e-Proceedings / Compliance portal.
What the reply must include
- tabular response matching the notice's own item numbering exactly
- covering letter identifying the notice reference
- scope-confirmation note where the addressee is a third party, not the assessee
Reply outline
Match the notice's own item numbering exactly, in the tabular format it asks for, this is a factual information call, not an argued reply. Add a short scope-confirmation line noting the information supplied is limited to what s.133(6) actually permits the officer to call for from this addressee, relevant where the addressee is a third party rather than the assessee. A covering letter should identify the notice reference and confirm completeness.
Preliminary submissions
Identify the addressee, PAN and the s.133(6) notice reference.
Tabular response
Match the notice's own item numbering exactly, in the format requested.
Scope confirmationOptional
Confirm the information supplied is limited to what s.133(6) permits the officer to call for, from this addressee.
Covering letter
Identify the notice reference and confirm the information supplied is complete.
FAQs
What is a Information call (s.133(6))?
AO calls for information/documents from a third party or assessee for verification
What is the time limit to reply to a Information call (s.133(6))?
As stated in the notice. To be confirmed against the notified text. Set by the officer or left to discretion; the date is stated in the notice.
How is the reply to a Information call (s.133(6)) filed?
No prescribed reply form is recorded for this notice type. The reply is filed through e-Proceedings / Compliance portal.
What should the reply include?
Tabular response matching the notice's own item numbering exactly; Covering letter identifying the notice reference; Scope-confirmation note where the addressee is a third party, not the assessee.
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This page summarises the notice type for chartered accountants and is not legal advice. Check the notice and the notified text before you file.