Blocking mail in income tax department mail

The Income Tax Department (ITD) in India uses a system called "Blocking of Mail" to prevent unauthorized access to taxpayer information and to ensure the security of taxpayer data. Here's what you need to know:

Why is mail blocked?

The ITD blocks mail to prevent unauthorized access to taxpayer information, which can be misused for fraudulent activities. The department takes this measure to ensure the security and confidentiality of taxpayer data.

What types of mail are blocked?

The ITD blocks the following types of mail:

  1. Unverified or unauthenticated mail: Mail that is not verified or authenticated by the taxpayer or the department is blocked.
  2. Suspicious or malicious mail: Mail that appears to be suspicious or malicious, such as phishing emails or spam messages, is blocked.
  3. Mail from unknown or unregistered senders: Mail from unknown or unregistered senders is blocked to prevent unauthorized access to taxpayer information.

How to unblock blocked mail?

If your mail is blocked, you can try the following steps to unblock it:

  1. Verify your identity: Ensure that your identity is verified with the ITD. You can do this by logging into your e-filing account or by contacting the ITD's helpline.
  2. Authenticate your mail: Ensure that your mail is authenticated by the ITD. You can do this by using a secure email client or by contacting the ITD's helpline.
  3. Contact the ITD's helpline: Reach out to the ITD's helpline and provide your taxpayer identification number (PAN) and other relevant details to unblock your mail.
  4. Check your email settings: Ensure that your email settings are correct and that you are using a secure email client.

Precautions to avoid blocking of mail

To avoid blocking of mail, follow these precautions:

  1. Verify your identity: Ensure that your identity is verified with the ITD.
  2. Use a secure email client: Use a secure email client to send and receive mail.
  3. Authenticate your mail: Ensure that your mail is authenticated by the ITD.
  4. Avoid suspicious or malicious activities: Avoid engaging in suspicious or malicious activities that may trigger the blocking of your mail.

By following these precautions and steps, you can minimize the risk of your mail being blocked by the ITD.