I-T portal develops snag on first anniversary, Infy directed to fix issue

The Income Tax Department’s new-look tax return filing portal, developed by Infosys, again developed snags on Tuesday – a day that marked the first anniversary of its unveiling.

The portal, which was billed to make it easier for taxpayers to file returns and claim refunds, had for several weeks witnessed technical glitches after its launch on June 7, 2021, and the snags resurfacing again prompted some to wonder if it has been hacked on the anniversary.

Many users complained that they were unable to log in into the portal, while some complained malfunctioning of the search functionality.