This official Circular was issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on 11 November 2025. It addresses the following matter: Relaxation of time limit for processing of returns of income filed electronically which were incorrectly invalidated by CPC.

Circulars issued under the Income Tax Act, 1961 / Income-tax Act, 2025 carry binding or clarificatory effect for the department and, in many cases, for assessees. Taxpayers and practitioners should review whether their current compliance positions need to be updated in light of the guidance provided here.

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