Fix issues with the Income Tax e-filing portal by September 15, 2021: FM to Infosys

Fix issues with the Income Tax e-filing portal by September 15, 2021: FM to Infosys

The Finance Ministry met with Infosys to discuss issues with the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal.

Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, met with Mr Salil Parekh, MD & CEO, Infosys, here today afternoon to express the Government’s and taxpayers’ deep disappointment and concerns about the ongoing glitches in the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal, even two and a half months after its launch, which was also delayed. Smt. Sitharaman demanded an answer from Infosys for the taxpayers’ ongoing problems.

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The Ministry of Finance emphasised the necessity for Infosys to invest more resources and effort in order to assure the much-delayed delivery of agreed-upon services. Mr. Parekh was also made aware of the challenges faced by taxpayers, as well as the issues that have arisen as a result of the portal’s slow operation.

The Finance Minister demanded that the team overcome the challenges that taxpayers are having with the portal’s present features by September 15, 2021, so that taxpayers and professionals may work together effortlessly on the platform.

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Mr. Parekh stated that he and his staff are doing all possible to ensure the portal’s flawless operation. Mr. Parekh further stated that around 750 team members are working on this project, which is being directly overseen by Mr. Pravin Rao, Infosys’ COO. Mr. Parekh also stated that Infosys is working quickly to ensure that taxpayers have a smooth experience on the platform.

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