How can I pay the demanded amount u/s 156 online?

How can I pay the demanded amount u/s 156 online?

You can pay the demanded amount u/s 156 by logging into the Income Tax e-Filing website and following the steps below:

1. Click on “e-File” and select “Respond to Outstanding Tax Demand”. Below screen will appear.



2. “Submit” the response and then click on one of the options given below.


        In case of “Demand is correct”

         If the demand is correct, you have to select that option and then pay the additional tax online, through “E-Pay” tax option.

In case of “Demand is partially correct”

If the amount demanded is partially correct, select that option and enter the field given “Amount which is correct”. Then “Amount which is incorrect” will be auto-calculated based on the former.


Check the applicable box under “Reasons” and “Submit” your response. The I-T Dept. may either accept or reject the amount, which will decide the next course of action.

In case of “Disagree with demand”

If you select the option “Disagree with Demand” then you have to select a valid reason for the demanded amount being incorrect.

Click “Submit” and a success screen will appear. Note the transaction ID on the screen and use it to follow up with the status of the demand processed by the Dept. which will be updated online.