Section 133(6) Notice an information call — reply precisely.
Section 133(6) is the Income Tax Department's power to call for information from any person about transactions, accounts, or parties. Whether you are the taxpayer or a third party being asked about someone else, the reply must be accurate, timely, and well-documented.
Section 133(6) of the Income Tax Act empowers the Assessing Officer, Joint Commissioner, Director-General, or other prescribed authorities to call for information from any person on any matter relevant to the inquiry or proceedings under the Act. Banks, employers, customers, vendors, and even unrelated parties can receive a 133(6) notice.
These notices are commonly issued to verify high-value entries flagged in AIS or TIS, confirm party-to-party transactions, obtain bank statements, get rent or commission details, or gather information about specific accounts. Non-compliance attracts penalty under Section 272A(2)(c), making timely and complete reply important.
Our team helps both direct taxpayers and third parties respond to 133(6) notices precisely — verifying what is being asked, gathering the relevant documents, drafting an accurate written statement, and submitting the response on the e-filing portal or by the means specified in the notice. We also advise where the 133(6) notice itself appears to overreach.
Our 133(6) Response Services
Notice Analysis
Review of the 133(6) notice to identify the information sought, the issuing authority, and the deadline.
Information Compilation
Collection of documents, statements, and confirmations needed to respond fully and accurately.
Reply Drafting
Drafting a precise reply addressing each query with supporting documentary evidence.
Portal Submission
Filing the response on the e-filing portal or through the medium specified in the notice.
Third-Party Coordination
Coordinating with banks, vendors, customers, or related parties for accurate confirmations.
Confidentiality Advice
Advice on what information can be legitimately withheld and the proper grounds to do so.
Overreach Defence
Defence where the notice appears beyond the scope of Section 133(6) or seeks privileged information.
Follow-Up Notices
Handling subsequent notices that may follow the initial 133(6) information call.
How We Respond
Notice Review
Careful study of the 133(6) notice, the proceedings it relates to, and the deadline for reply.
Information Gathering
Collection of documents, party confirmations, and supporting evidence to be furnished.
Drafting Reply
Drafting a precise written reply with annexures and confirmations in proper format.
Submission
Filing the reply on the e-filing portal or other medium within the prescribed timeline.
Closure
Confirming receipt and tracking the matter to closure with no further action required.
Why Precise Replies Matter
Frequently Asked Questions
Section 133(6) authorises the Income Tax Department to call for information from any person on transactions, accounts, or matters relevant to its inquiry or proceedings under the Act.
Assessing Officers, Joint Commissioners, Directors-General, Principal Directors-General, Directors, and other prescribed authorities can issue a Section 133(6) notice.
Non-compliance can attract a penalty of ₹100 to ₹500 per day under Section 272A(2)(c) for each day of default, along with other consequences.
Yes. Section 133(6) allows the department to seek information from third parties — banks, employers, vendors, customers — about your transactions or accounts.
The notice specifies the deadline — typically 15 to 30 days. Extensions can be requested with proper justification before the deadline expires.
Got a 133(6) Information Call?
Whether the notice is to you directly or about a third party, talk to our team for a precise, well-documented response filed within deadline.
Reply to 133(6) Notice or call +91 9819 000 511