What safety measures should I take while filling-up the tax payment challan?

When filling out a tax payment challan under the Income Tax Act, 1961, be sure to:

1. Specify the correct PAN allotted to the Taxpayer / Assessee. 
   
2. Specify the correct Assessment Year.
   
3. Select the appropriate Head of payment (e.g. Corporate Tax/Income-tax (other than companies).
4. Choose the correct type of payment (e.g., regular assessment, self-assessment, advance tax, etc.).
   
5. Use the correct challan form (e.g., ITNS 280 for income tax).
6. Provide the accurate Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN) for TDS payment.