BSR Code for Dharwad Subhash Road Market — Punjab National Bank

About BSR Code 0303931 — Dharwad Subhash Road Market, Punjab National Bank

BSR code 0303931 is the official 7-digit numeric identifier assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to the Dharwad Subhash Road Market branch of Punjab National Bank in Dharwad Karnataka, Karnataka. This code is used exclusively within India's income tax and TDS compliance infrastructure — TDS challan filing, Form 16 generation, and Form 26AS tax credit matching. BSR codes are not used for electronic fund transfers (those use the IFSC code) or cheque clearing (which uses the MICR code). Without the correct BSR code, TDS challans cannot be matched in the TIN system and Form 26AS will not reflect the credit.

How to Read BSR Code 0303931

The 7-digit code 0303931 is structured in two segments the RBI uses in the Basic Statistical Return system: 030 is the bank identifier — a three-digit numeric code that identifies Punjab National Bank across the entire RBI tax payment network. All Punjab National Bank branches share this same 3-digit prefix. 3931 is the branch identifier — four digits assigned exclusively to the Dharwad Subhash Road Market branch. No other branch in India carries this exact 7-digit combination, which ensures TDS credits are matched to the exact branch where the deposit was made.

When to Use BSR Code 0303931 for TDS and Income Tax

TDS Challan Deposits (Challan 280, 281, 282)

When TDS, advance tax, or self-assessment tax is deposited at the Dharwad Subhash Road Market branch, the branch issues a challan counterfoil with BSR code 0303931, the date of deposit, and a 5-digit serial number. These three values form the Challan Identification Number (CIN) — a 20-character unique reference that is mandatory in every TDS return filed on the Income Tax e-Filing portal. Always enter all 7 digits of BSR code 0303931 — never drop leading zeros.

Form 24Q — Quarterly TDS Return for Salary

Employers depositing TDS deducted from employee salaries at this branch must quote BSR code 0303931 in their quarterly Form 24Q returns. TRACES (tdscpc.gov.in) uses this BSR code to validate the challan and generate Form 16 Part A — the TDS certificate issued to employees. An incorrect BSR code in Form 24Q produces an unverifiable Form 16, creating compliance issues for both employer and employee during ITR filing.

Form 26Q and Form 27Q — TDS on Non-Salary Payments

TDS deducted on professional fees, rent, contractor payments, and NRI remittances deposited at the Dharwad Subhash Road Market branch must also reference BSR code 0303931 in Form 26Q (resident deductees) and Form 27Q (non-resident deductees). The deductee's Form 26AS will only reflect the TDS credit if the BSR code in the return exactly matches the one on the challan counterfoil.

Form 26AS — Annual Tax Credit Statement

Form 26AS is the taxpayer's consolidated annual statement showing all TDS credits, advance tax payments, and self-assessment tax deposits. The Income Tax Department populates Form 26AS by matching challan data using BSR code + deposit date + serial number. Any mismatch — including a wrong BSR code — causes the TDS entry to remain permanently unmatched, preventing the credit from appearing in Form 26AS and potentially triggering demand notices.

BSR Code 0303931 vs IFSC vs MICR — Three Different Systems

The Dharwad Subhash Road Market branch of Punjab National Bank in Dharwad Karnataka is assigned three distinct RBI codes — each serving a completely separate banking system. These codes cannot be interchanged.

• BSR 0303931 — The code on this page. 7 digits, numeric only. Used exclusively for TDS challan filing (Challan 280, 281, 282), Form 16, Form 26AS, and TRACES TDS returns. Enter this code when any income tax or TDS form asks for the bank branch code.
• IFSC PUNB0396100 — 11-character alphanumeric code. Used for NEFT (half-hourly batches), RTGS (real-time, ₹2 lakh minimum), IMPS (instant 24×7), and UPI account linking. View the IFSC code for this branch →
• MICR 580024302 — 9 digits, numeric only. Used for cheque clearing (CTS), ECS auto-debit mandates, NACH forms for SIP mutual fund registration, and loan EMI auto-debit setup. View the MICR code for this branch →

Step-by-Step: How BSR Code 0303931 Routes a TDS Challan

1. Deposit: The deductor deposits the TDS amount at the Dharwad Subhash Road Market branch of Punjab National Bank in Dharwad Karnataka — physically at the branch counter or via net banking.
2. Challan issued: The bank credits the government account and issues a counterfoil bearing BSR code 0303931, the deposit date, and a unique 5-digit serial number.
3. CIN formed: The deductor combines these three values to form the Challan Identification Number (CIN): 0303931 + DDMMYYYY + 5-digit serial = 20-character CIN.
4. TDS return filed: The CIN is quoted in the quarterly TDS return (24Q, 26Q, 27Q, or 27EQ) filed on the Income Tax e-Filing portal.
5. Matching: The Income Tax Department's TIN system validates the CIN against the challan data uploaded by Punjab National Bank. If the BSR code matches, the TDS credit appears in the deductee's Form 26AS. If not, it remains unmatched.

Common Mistakes When Using BSR Code 0303931

• Dropping leading zeros: Always enter all 7 digits. If the BSR code starts with zeros (e.g., 0020299), entering just 20299 will cause validation failure on the Income Tax portal.
• Using BSR instead of IFSC: A field labelled "IFSC Code" expects 11 alphanumeric characters starting with 4 letters. BSR code 0303931 (7 digits) will be rejected immediately.
• Using a different branch's BSR code: The BSR code must match the exact branch where the TDS deposit was made. Using the BSR code of another Punjab National Bank branch — even one nearby in Dharwad Karnataka — will produce an invalid CIN.
• Wrong deposit date in CIN: The date in the CIN must match the date on the challan counterfoil — not the date the return is filed. Mismatches invalidate the CIN even if the BSR code is correct.

Need this branch's code for NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code (PUNB0396100) for this branch →

For cheque clearing, SIP, and NACH mandates, use the MICR code (580024302) for this branch → For loan planning, use the free EMI Calculator.