Why these notices are sent.
Property purchases and sales
Registered deals reported by sub-registrars.
Large deposits and withdrawals
Cash deposits, NRO credits and fixed deposits.
Shares, funds and bonds
High-value investments reported by intermediaries.
Non-filing or mismatch
Transactions with no return, or not reflected in it.
From 1 April 2026 the Income-tax Act, 2025 has renumbered these provisions. Notices for tax years before 2026-27 still refer to the Income-tax Act, 1961 sections, which is why this page uses them. We check which Act applies to your notice.
How to reply.
What is being asked
The transaction, year and information needed.
Evidence
Deeds, bank statements, contracts and your return.
Source and treatment
Where the money came from and how it was taxed, or why it was not.
On the compliance portal
Before the deadline, with attachments.
If you do not reply.
A penalty can apply for each day of failure to provide the information.
The case can move to reassessment or scrutiny. See Section 148 Notice.
Unexplained amounts can be treated as income.
Why clients trust us with notices.
We read the notice, the AIS and your return together before advising.
Deadlines tracked from the day you send us the notice.
What the notice means, what is at stake and what we recommend.
Most proceedings are handled online, so you never need to travel to India.
Replies and representation by Chartered Accountants.
A written scope and fee before we start.
133(6) replies for clients across the UK.
We handle Indian income tax notices for NRIs, returning Indians and UK-owned businesses throughout the UK. Faceless proceedings are online, so it makes no difference where you live.
London
South East
Midlands
North of England
East and South West
Scotland, Wales, NI
Section 133(6) FAQs.
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Send it to us. We will prepare a clear, documented reply.
This page is general guidance based on the Income-tax Act, 2025 and the rules and return forms as they stand. It is not legal or financial advice for your situation. Forms, eligibility and due dates can change each year, so please check with us before filing.