The CBDT has extended the processing deadline to March 31, 2026, for electronically filed ITRs up to March 31, 2024, that were wrongly invalidated by CPC, Bengaluru. This decision, made under Section 119 of the Income-tax Act, addresses grievances regarding erroneous invalidation due to technical reasons. However, if the PAN and Aadhar of a taxpayer are not linked, refund will not be issued.