What is e-verification, how to do it and what is the due date?

E-verification typically refers to the electronic verification of certain documents or processes, and the specific details and due dates can vary depending on the context. Here are a few common situations where e-verification may be relevant, along with a brief overview of how to do it:

Income Tax Return (ITR) E-Verification in India:

• What is it?: In the context of income tax, e-verification refers to electronically verifying your income tax return after you have filed it online. This is done to confirm the authenticity of the return.
• How to do it?: In India, you can e-verify your ITR using methods such as Aadhaar OTP, Net Banking, Electronic Verification Code (EVC). If your ITR is not verified within 30 days of e-filing, it will be considered invalid, and may be liable to pay a Late Fee.

* Late fee of Rs 1000 or Rs 5000 will be applicable as per Section 234F of the Income Tax Act, 1961.