Taxpayers who have already filed their Income Tax Returns for Assessment Year 2025-26 should keep an eye on June 30, 2026, as it marks the last date for the Income Tax Department to issue scrutiny notices under Section 143(2) for returns submitted during FY 2025-26. According to reports from The Times of India, the department may select a return for scrutiny if it wishes to verify income declarations, deduction claims or certain financial transactions. A mismatch between the information reported in the return and official records, including Form 26AS, AIS, TIS or bank statements, may also result in a notice being issued. It is worth noting that being selected for scrutiny does not necessarily indicate any irregularity, as the process is often undertaken purely to confirm the correctness of filed information. Taxpayers who have already filed their returns should check whether they have received any communication from the Income Tax Department.
Consumers using LPG cylinders supplied by Indian Oil's Indane, BPCL's Bharat Gas or HPCL's HP Gas must complete their e-KYC verification by June 30, 2026. The exercise is part of the oil marketing companies' drive to update customer records and ensure that cooking gas subsidies are credited only to eligible beneficiaries. While LPG connections will remain active even if the deadline is missed, failing to complete e-KYC on time could disrupt subsidy payments and lead to inconvenience later. This represents a crucial compliance requirement for subsidy-dependent consumers using these major oil marketing companies' LPG services. Eligible LPG consumers should complete their Aadhaar-based biometric e-KYC by June 30 to continue receiving LPG subsidy benefits without disruption. The requirement specifically applies to PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries, who must complete e-KYC every year, and other LPG subsidy beneficiaries who have not yet completed the verification. Consumers who have already completed e-KYC during the current financial year and are not required to renew it do not need to repeat the process.
The Centre has revised passport application charges, making June 30, 2026 the last opportunity for applicants to submit requests under the current fee structure. Under the revised pricing introduced through the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, a new or reissued 36-page passport will cost ₹2,500, while applications made through the Tatkal route will cost ₹5,000. A 60-page passport will be priced at ₹3,500, with the corresponding Tatkal charge fixed at ₹6,000. The government has also increased fees for replacing lost or damaged passports, with applicants seeking a replacement 36-page passport required to pay ₹5,000 and a replacement 60-page booklet costing ₹6,000. This represents a significant increase from the existing fee structure where a standard 36-page passport costs ₹1,500 and a 60-page passport costs ₹2,000. People planning to apply for a fresh passport or renew an existing one can save money by submitting their applications before June 30 to avoid the higher fees that will take effect from July 1.
Several railway penalty changes will take effect from July 1, 2026 under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026. The minimum fine for ticketless or invalid-ticket travel has been increased to ₹500, up from ₹250, while passengers must also pay the corresponding fare. A similar revision has been made to the excess charge imposed on those travelling beyond the distance covered by their ticket. Despite the higher minimum penalties, the maximum punishment remains the same, with courts still awarding up to six months' imprisonment, a fine of up to ₹1,000, or both. Meanwhile, Kia India has announced a price hike of 2% across its vehicle range, while Tata Motors plans to increase prices of both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles by up to 1.5%. The new railway rules will also include higher penalties for travelling in women's reserved coaches without authorisation and stricter action against offences such as unauthorised hawking, travelling on another person's ticket and creating a public nuisance.
The end of June also marks the close of the April-June quarter, with employers and taxpayers permitted to deposit Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on a quarterly basis required to deposit TDS for the April-June quarter by July 7, 2026. Missing this deadline may attract interest and penalties. Before the month ends, taxpayers should ensure they have completed LPG e-KYC, if applicable, checked whether they have received an ITR scrutiny notice, applied for a passport to avoid paying higher fees from July 1, familiarised themselves with the new railway penalty rules, and noted the July 7 TDS deposit deadline, if applicable. Completing these tasks on time can help avoid higher costs, disruption in subsidy benefits and unnecessary compliance issues in the coming weeks.
