The terms “Demand paid and challan has CIN (without open challan details)” and “Demand paid and Challan has CIN (with open challan details)” refer to the status of the payment of a tax demand and how it is reflected in the Income Tax Department’s records. Here’s what they mean:
1. Demand Paid and Challan has CIN (Without Open Challan Details):
- Meaning: This means that the tax demand has been paid, and the payment was made using a challan that has a valid Challan Identification Number (CIN). However, the payment details are properly matched in the tax records, and there are no discrepancies or issues with the challan details. The term “without open challan details” indicates that the payment has been fully reconciled and there are no unresolved issues related to this payment.
- Implication: Your payment has been successfully recorded, and there is no need for further action regarding this particular payment. The demand should be considered settled in the tax records.
2. Demand Paid and Challan has CIN (With Open Challan Details):
- Meaning: This also indicates that the tax demand has been paid using a challan that has a valid CIN. However, “with open challan details” suggests that there are some unresolved issues or discrepancies in the challan details that have not been fully reconciled in the tax records.
- Implication: Even though the payment has been made, there may be an issue with how the payment has been recorded. This could be due to incorrect or incomplete challan details, such as an incorrect BSR code, CIN, or date of payment. You may need to provide additional information or correct any errors to resolve the issue and ensure the demand is marked as fully settled in the tax records.
What Should You Do?
- For “Without Open Challan Details”: No action is typically needed since the payment has been correctly recorded.
- For “With Open Challan Details”: You should review the challan details you provided when making the payment. Ensure that all information is correct and matches the records. If there is an issue, you may need to file a rectification request or contact the Income Tax Department to resolve the discrepancy.
In summary, “without open challan details” indicates that the payment is fully reconciled, while “with open challan details” suggests that there may be an issue or discrepancy that needs to be addressed.