Introduction

Every taxpayer has the right to be informed before any adjustment is made to their tax refund. If your refund was reduced or adjusted without prior notice, you may wonder if such an action was lawful. The Income Tax Department is expected to send an intimation under Section 245 before making any adjustments. If that step was skipped, you can challenge the adjustment.

• Explanation of legal requirement of intimation under Section 245
  
• Importance of the right to be heard before adjustment
  
• How to check if intimation was issued through your income tax login
  
• Legal precedents and taxpayer rights in such cases
  
• Procedure to file a grievance on the e-filing portal
  
• Steps to write a formal complaint or rectification request
  
• Documents to submit as proof of lack of communication
  
• Possible responses from the department and next steps
  
• Timeline within which action must be taken
  
• When to approach the Ombudsman or file an appeal
  

Conclusion

Yes, you can challenge a tax adjustment done without intimation. The law supports your right to be informed. If due process was not followed, you can raise the issue formally. Standing up for your taxpayer rights helps maintain accountability and prevents similar issues in the future.