The CBDT has issued guidelines for expeditious tax refund of up to Rs.5000 in cases where the department wants to adjust the refund with a pending demand, which has been contested by the assesse. The CBDT, further said where the tax demand has not been contested by the assesse, the CPC would issue a reminder to the tax payer asking to either agree or disagree with the demand and submit response on the e-filling portal within 30 days. Tax consultant in India