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Booking & Check-In Services May Be Temporarily Unavailable: Akasa Air

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New Delhi: Indian airline Akasa Air on Tuesday informed passengers that its systems are currently facing technical issues, causing some of its online services to be temporarily unavailable.

In an announcement posted on the social media platform X, the airline stated that services such as booking, check-in, and managing bookings may not be accessible at the moment. “Our systems are currently experiencing intermittent issues and some of our online services, including booking, check-in and manage booking services, may be temporarily unavailable,” Akasa Air said.

The airline reassured customers that its teams are actively working with service providers to resolve the problem as soon as possible. “We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused and want to assure you that our teams are working with our service provider to resolve the same at the earliest,” the statement added.

Passengers with immediate travel plans have been advised to reach the airport early and complete their check-in process at the airline’s counters. “Passengers with immediate travel plans are requested to reach the airport early to check-in at our counters,” Akasa Air emphasized.

For any assistance, the airline has shared its 24×7 Akasa Care Centre helpline number: +91 9606 112131. “For any assistance, please contact our 24×7 Akasa Care Centre on +91 9606 112131 and our team will be happy to assist you,” the airline confirmed.

This system issue comes just a day after Akasa Air had warned passengers about possible flight delays caused by heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Pune. “Due to heavy rainfall in certain parts of Mumbai, Kolkata, and Pune, we anticipate slow-moving traffic and congestion on roads leading to the airport,” the airline had posted on X.

On Monday, Akasa Air advised travelers to factor in additional travel time due to expected traffic congestion around these airports. “We realise that this may inconvenience your travel plans and seek your understanding,” the airline had said in its earlier update.

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Income Tax Refund Still Not Credited? This Shocking Reason Behind The Delay Will Surprise You

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**Income Tax Refunds Delayed Due to Detection of Fake Claims Under Old Tax Regime**

*New Delhi:* If you filed your Income Tax Return (ITR) on or before 16 September 2025 and are expecting a refund, this update is important for you. Many taxpayers have reported delays in receiving their refunds this year. After investigating, the Income Tax Department has identified the primary reason behind these delays.

### Fake Tax Deductions Discovered Under Old Tax Regime

The department uncovered that a significant number of taxpayers made incorrect claims for tax deductions, predominantly under the Old Tax Regime. These fraudulent claims included fake medical expenses and bogus donations. Leveraging advanced computer systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the department was able to detect these false claims effectively.

### Fake Claims Worth Rs 700 Crore Detected

The Income Tax Department caught fake claims amounting to approximately Rs 700 crore. Most of these fraudulent claims were made by individuals earning more than Rs 20 lakh per annum. This has consequently slowed down the refund processing this year.

A senior official revealed that many taxpayers who previously made fake claims are repeating the same fraudulent activities this year.

### Why Are Refunds Taking More Time?

Refund processing is taking longer than usual due to ongoing investigations into these false refund claims. Delays are especially pronounced in cases where the refund amount exceeds Rs 10 lakh.

Compared to last year, the total refunds issued have decreased by 24 percent. Up to 17 September, the department has released Rs 1.60 lakh crore in refunds, whereas last year it was Rs 2.10 lakh crore.

### Actions Taken by the Income Tax Department

The Income Tax Department launched a nationwide investigation in July targeting individuals who filed fake claims and incorrect tax deductions. As a result:

– 30,161 taxpayers declared foreign assets worth Rs 29,208 crore and foreign income totaling Rs 1,089 crore.
– Taxpayers withdrew fake claims amounting to Rs 963 crore.
– An additional Rs 409.50 crore in tax has been deposited by these taxpayers.

### Notices Being Sent to Taxpayers

The department has begun issuing notices to taxpayers who made incorrect claims, giving them an opportunity to rectify their tax returns. A senior official stated that efforts are underway to clear the pending refunds as quickly as possible.

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If you have filed your return and are awaiting a refund, it is advisable to keep track of any communication from the Income Tax Department and respond promptly to avoid further delays.
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