Form 26QB Correction Status is at "Pending for AO Approval"

Hello,

For your situation, since the correction request status is showing "Pending for AO Approval," this indicates that it’s awaiting the Assessing Officer's (AO) review and authorization. Since the AO assigned is from a different TDS Circle in Durgapur, it could be due to the way the Central Processing Cell (CPC) or TDS software assigned it based on internal jurisdictional guidelines.

Here are some steps you can consider to expedite the process:

1. Visit or Contact the Local TDS Office in Kolkata:
   Since both your residence and the property are in Kolkata, you can try visiting or contacting the TDS office in Kolkata, explaining the urgency due to the property registration and balance payment timeline. Sometimes, they may be able to either assist in re-routing the request or facilitate communication with the Durgapur AO.

2. Reach Out Through the TRACES Helpline:
   The TRACES customer care number ([deleted]) and email ([deleted]) can sometimes help in providing status updates or guiding you on how to contact the concerned AO. While they may not directly intervene, TRACES support might provide insights or clarify if any additional information is needed.

3. File an Online Grievance on the Income Tax Portal:
   If there’s still no movement, you may consider filing an online grievance on the Income Tax e-filing portal under the ‘Grievances’ section, detailing the issue and specifying the urgency. Sometimes, the grievance cell helps in expediting such cases, especially in property matters.

4. Contact the Durgapur TDS Circle:
   Since the AO is from the Durgapur Circle, you might try contacting their office directly by calling the main contact number or writing to the Regional TDS Office to request expedited handling. Explaining your situation and sharing details of the pending approval can sometimes hasten the process, as they may prioritize corrections affecting financial transactions like property registrations.

5. Escalate with an Online RTI Application (if Delayed Further):
   As a last resort, if there are significant delays, you may file an RTI (Right to Information) application to get a status update. Often, mentioning that an RTI will be filed encourages quicker processing from government officials.

Each of these steps can help in cases like yours where a timeline is essential due to property registration constraints.

- In your original PAN application, might be address of Durgapur exists due to which jurisdiction of AO is showing Durgapur

- You have to submit the documents (such as Correction application printout, Agreement to sell/BBA, indemnity bond, Form 26QB,POA etc.) to the jurisdictional AO for the required correction

For detailed discussion you may opt for phone consultation

Hi

Can you let me know when the same has been filled. As I am from KOLKATA,  if required I can visit the AO to resolve the matter 

To expedite your Form 26QB correction, try these steps:

1. Visit the Local TDS Office in Kolkata: Explain the urgency of your property transaction. They might assist in re-routing the request or contacting the Durgapur AO.

2. Contact TRACES Helpline: They may provide updates on the status or clarify next steps.

3. File a Grievance on the Income Tax Portal: Use the ‘Grievances’ section to highlight the urgency.

4. Reach Out to Durgapur TDS Circle: Contact the assigned AO's office in Durgapur to request expedited approval.

5. File an RTI if Delayed Further: This can prompt faster action if delays persist.

Each of these steps may help speed up the process.