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Petition to PCIT for Revision Under Section 264 — Template

Draft reply for revision of order in favor of assessee under Section 264. Template with compliance notes. Illustrative only.

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Petition to PCIT for Revision Under Section 264 — Template

Ready-to-use draft reply template for revision of order in favor of assessee under Section 264 under the Income Tax Act. Includes format, legal references, and compliance notes. Illustrative only — customize based on your specific case facts and professional advice.

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Notice Reference
Section: Section 264
Response Deadline: As specified in the notice (typically 15-30 days)
Filing: E-filing portal (incometax.gov.in) → Pending Actions → Response to Notices

When Do You Receive This Notice?

revision of order in favor of assessee under Section 264 is issued by the Assessing Officer / CPC when Section 264 provisions are triggered. You must respond within the time specified in the notice — failure to respond can result in best judgment assessment, penalty, and prosecution.

Draft Reply

To,
The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax

Subject: Application for Revision u/s 264 — PAN: — AY

Respected Sir/Madam,

The undersigned requests revision of the assessment order / intimation dated under Section 264 on the following grounds:

1. The order is erroneous/unjust because .

2. No appeal is pending before any authority for this AY.

3. This application is within 1 year from the date of the order.

Relief sought: .

| | Date:

Key Compliance Notes

Key: (a) Section 264 = revision IN FAVOR of assessee (unlike Section 263 which is against). (b) Available if no appeal is pending. (c) Time limit: 1 year from date of order. (d) PCIT has wide discretion — can call for records, examine, and pass any order. (e) This is a useful remedy when you missed the 30-day appeal deadline but discovered an error within 1 year. (f) PCIT can grant relief even without formal application if she/he finds the order is erroneous.

Documents to Attach

#DocumentPurpose
1Copy of the notice receivedReference
2Copy of ITR filed for the relevant AYProof of filing
3Computation of income with supporting schedulesSubstantiation
4All documentary evidence supporting your positionEvidence
5Bank statements, Form 26AS, AIS for the relevant periodVerification
Response Tips
(1) Always respond within the deadline — non-response leads to adverse order. (2) Upload response on e-filing portal under Pending Actions. (3) Keep acknowledgment of submission. (4) Attach ALL supporting documents — incomplete response may be treated as non-response. (5) If time is insufficient, file adjournment request with reasons.
Quick recapKey facts & short answers

Key Facts About Petition to PCIT

  • Applies in: All states across India, under the relevant central law.
  • Mode: Mostly online via the official government portal.
  • Typical timeline: Ranges from a few days to a few weeks depending on the case.
  • Non-compliance: May attract penalties, interest or late fees.
  • Expert help: TaxClue completes Petition to PCIT end to end for you.

What is Petition to PCIT?

Petition to PCIT is an important compliance and legal topic for businesses and individuals in India. This guide explains its meaning, applicability and key requirements in simple language so you can understand and stay fully compliant.

Who needs to know about Petition to PCIT?

Business owners, startups, professionals, and taxpayers dealing with Petition to PCIT should understand the applicable rules. Requirements can vary by turnover, entity type and activity, so it is best to confirm your specific case before proceeding.

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READY DRAFTPetition to PCIT for Revision Under Section 264 — Template

A revision petition to the Principal Commissioner/Commissioner of Income-tax under Section 264 seeking relief against an order that is prejudicial to the assessee, where no appeal has been/is filed.

To,
The Principal Commissioner of Income-tax / Commissioner of Income-tax,
[Charge], [City]

Date: [__________]

PAN            : [ABCDE1234F]
Name           : [Name of Assessee]
Assessment Year: [2024-25]
Order sought to be revised: Order u/s [143(3)/143(1)/154] dated [date]
                            passed by the [AO], [Ward/Circle].

Subject: Petition u/s 264 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for revision of
         the order dated [date] which is prejudicial to the assessee.

Respected Sir/Madam,

1. The assessee filed the return for AY [2024-25] on [date] declaring
   income of ₹[______]. The learned AO passed the order u/s [143(3)]
   dated [date] assessing income at ₹[______], which contains an error
   prejudicial to the assessee as explained below.

2. Grievance: The order suffers from the following mistake/omission:
   [e.g. "A deduction of ₹[______] u/s 80-IA duly claimed and
   substantiated was omitted while computing income" / "TDS credit of
   ₹[______] appearing in Form 26AS was not given" / "Exempt agricultural
   income of ₹[______] was wrongly taxed" / "Relief u/s 90 for foreign
   tax of ₹[______] was not allowed"]. The mistake is apparent from the
   record and the assessee is entitled to relief.

3. The assessee has NOT filed any appeal against the said order before
   the CIT(A)/ITAT, and the time for filing such appeal has expired /
   the assessee waives the right of appeal. Accordingly the order is
   amenable to revision u/s 264. This petition is filed within one year
   from the date on which the order was communicated (i.e. [date]).

4. It is a fit case for exercise of the revisionary power u/s 264(1),
   which is wide enough to grant any relief to which the assessee is
   lawfully entitled, even on a claim not made in the return
   (ref. C. Parikh & Co. v. CIT 122 ITR 610 (Guj); Vijay Gupta v. CIT
   386 ITR 643 (Del)).

5. PRAYER: It is most respectfully prayed that Your Honour may be
   pleased to:
   (a) revise the order u/s [143(3)] dated [date] u/s 264;
   (b) allow the deduction / credit of ₹[______] as claimed;
   (c) direct the AO to recompute the income and refund the excess tax
       of ₹[______] with interest u/s 244A; and
   (d) grant such other relief as deemed fit.

6. The requisite petition fee of ₹500 (u/s 264(5)) has been paid vide
   challan dated [date] (enclosed).

Enclosures:
  1. Copy of the order sought to be revised
  2. Copy of return, computation and Form 26AS/AIS
  3. Evidence of the deduction/credit claimed
  4. Challan for ₹500 fee
  5. Affidavit / waiver of appeal, if required

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,

[Name / Authorised Representative]
PAN: [ABCDE1234F]
Date: [__________]   Place: [__________]
▸ How to use & important notes
  • A Section 264 petition must be filed within one year of the order being communicated; delay can be condoned on sufficient cause. Fee is ₹500 u/s 264(5).
  • Section 264 is available only where the order is not the subject of an appeal — you must not have appealed (and must waive the appeal right); it cannot run parallel with a CIT(A)/ITAT appeal.
  • The PCIT's revisionary power is wide and pro-assessee and can grant relief even for a claim missed in the return (C. Parikh & Co.; Vijay Gupta) — use it for genuine mistakes like missed deductions or TDS credit.
  • Do not confuse with Section 263 (revision by PCIT of an order prejudicial to Revenue) — that is initiated by the department, not the assessee.

Disclaimer: This is a general-purpose template for reference only. Facts, figures, stamp duty and clauses vary with your situation and state law — have it reviewed before use. Need this professionally drafted, stamped and filed? Talk to a TaxClue expert.

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