Dos and Dont’s for printing and submitting of ITR-Vs to ITD-CPC Bangalore

1. Please use Ink Jet /Laser printer to print the ITR-V Form.
2. Avoid printing on Dot Matrix printer.
3. The ITR-V Form should be printed only in black ink.
4. Do not use any other ink option to print ITR V.
5. Ensure that print out is clear and not light print/faded copy.
6. Please do not print any water marks on ITR-V. The only permissible watermark is that of "Income tax Department" which is printed automatically on each ITR-V.
7. The document that is mailed to CPC should be signed in original in BLUE INK.
8. Photocopy of signatures will not be accepted.
9. The signatures or any handwritten text should not be written on Bar code.
10. Bar code and numbers below barcode should be clearly visible.
11. Only A4 size white paper should be used.
12. Avoid typing anything at the back of the paper.
13. Perforated paper or any other size paper should be avoided.
14. Do not use stapler on ITR V acknowledgement.
15. In case you are submitting original and revised returns, do not print them back to back. Use two separate papers for printing ITR-Vs separately.
16. More than one ITR-V can be sent in the same envelope.
17. Please do not submit any annexures, covering letter, pre stamped envelopes etc. along with ITR-V.
18. The ITR-V form is required to be sent to Post Bag No.1, Electronic City Post Office, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560100, by ordinary post or speedpost.
19. ITR-Vs that do not conform to the above specifications may get rejected or acknowledgement of receipt may get delayed.

Source: https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/portal/Dos_Dnot_ITRV_printing.html