The Income Tax Department has allowed the One-time relaxation for Verification of Income-tax Returns by EVC/ITR-V for Assessment Years 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19.

Electronic Verification Code (EVC) is a 10 digit alphanumeric code that can be generated through an e-Filing portal and is valid for 72 hours. … Under the second option, the user can get the EVC on his registered email ID and mobile number. Click “EVC – to registered email ID and mobile number”.

ITR-V stands for ‘Income Tax Return–Verification’ Form. It is a one-page document. ITR-V is received when you file your I-T return online—without using a digital signature.

It is sent by the I-T Department. The I-T Department needs to verify the authenticity of your e-filing which does not have a digital signature. The Income Tax Department said that, One-time relaxation for Verification of Income-tax Returns by EVC/ITR-V for Assessment Years 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20 which are pending due to non-verification. Please note that the verification must be completed by 30-SEP-2020.