How to get a Duplicate Copy of Provisional Receipt Number

Published On - March 15, 2016

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Provisional Receipt Number:

TIN Facilitation Centre issues a Provisional Receipt once an individual’s eTDS or eTCS return file is completed. This acts as proof in case you ever have to prove that the eTDS or eTCS was filed by you. The Provisional Receipt is issued along with a 15 digit number known as the Provisional Receipt Number.

What is the Provisional Receipt Number used for?

Provisional Receipt Number is very important and is used for various reasons. Listed below are some of the instances where Provisional Receipt Number is used.

  • To download Form 16 or Form 16A through TRACES.
  • To download consolidated file from TRACES.
  • The number should be quoted in the next quarter’s regular TDS return.

Requirement for Copy of Provisional Receipt Number:

It is very necessary to have a copy of Provisional Receipt Number as it will prove to be very important in several scenarios. Listed below are some of the situations wherein a copy of Provisional Receipt Number will be required.

  • In Preparation of Correction Form 24G Statement: The original Provisional Receipt Number and the Provisional Receipt Number from the last Correction Form 24G is accepted while preparing Correction Form 24G statement.
  • In Submission of Correction Form 24G Statement: The copy of Provisional Receipt Number comes into use when one is submitting Correction of Form 24G statement through TIN Facilitation Centre. The copy of PRN should be compulsorily submitted along with Correction of Form 24G statement.

How can one avail a Copy of Provisional Receipt Number?

One can avail a copy of Provisional Receipt Number can be availed online. Listed below is a detailed explanation on how one can avail a copy of Provisional Receipt Number in different cases.

  • Case 1: In case of Accounts Office wherein the Form 24G statement is filed through TIN Facilitation Centre, the Accounts Office can make a request to NSDL to avail a detailed procedure to obtain the copy.
  • Case 2: If the Form 24G is filed online through an AO account then a copy of Provisional Receipt Number can be downloaded in the AO account under the option ‘View Status’ of the option Form 24G.

Details to be submitted in order to avail a Copy of Provisional Receipt Number:

Given below is a list of details that needs to be submitted in order to avail a copy of Provisional Receipt Number.

  • Accounts Office Identification Number of that Accounts Office
  • Provisional Receipt Number of the statement accepted in TIN website
  • Month and year for the Copy of Provisional Receipt Number
  • Purpose letter for the copy of Provisional Receipt Number
  • The letter should be signed and stamped by authorized signatory

How will I receive my Copy of Copy of Provisional Receipt Number?

NSDL will email a copy the requested copy of the Original Provisional Receipt Number on the email ID that was mentioned in the Form 24G statement.