Author: Mohan

In India, a person is allowed to have only one PAN (Permanent Account Number) card. If a person is found to have more than one PAN card, they are in violation of Indian tax laws and may face penalties.

To check if a person has multiple PAN cards, you can use the PAN verification service provided by the Income Tax Department of India.

This service allows you to enter a PAN number and verify its authenticity and status, including whether it has been issued multiple times. Additionally, you can also check with the PAN card issuing authority, NSDL or UTIITSL, to check if multiple PAN cards are assigned to the same individual or not.

A PAN card, or Permanent Account Number card, is essential in India because it serves as a unique identification number for individuals and entities in financial transactions. It is issued by the Income Tax Department and is required for various financial activities, including:

1. Filing income tax returns: PAN is mandatory for individuals and entities to file income tax returns.
2. Opening bank accounts: PAN is mandatory for opening bank accounts, both savings and current.
3. Investing in financial instruments: PAN is mandatory for investing in various financial instruments such as shares, mutual funds, and bonds.
4. Buying or selling property: PAN is required for transactions involving buying or selling of property.
5. Applying for loans: PAN is mandatory for applying for loans, including personal loans and business loans.
6. Registering for GST: PAN is mandatory for registering for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India.

In summary, the PAN card is essential for carrying out various financial transactions and is a crucial document for individuals and entities in India.

It is not possible to find your PAN card number online using only your mobile number, as your mobile number is not linked to your PAN card.

The PAN card number is issued by the Income Tax Department of India and can be found on the physical card or in official communications from the department.

If you have lost your PAN card and you have the number, you can visit the official website of the Income Tax Department of India to download a duplicate PAN card.

If you don’t have the number, you will have to apply for a new PAN card.

To link your Aadhaar with your PAN, you can follow these steps:

• Visit the Income Tax e-filing website
• Click on the “Link Aadhaar” tab on the homepage
• Enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, and name as per your Aadhaar card
• Click on “Get One Time Password” (OTP)
• Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number
• Click on the “Link Aadhaar” button

Alternatively, you can also link your Aadhaar with your PAN through SMS by sending a message in the format: UIDPAN<space>12-digit Aadhaar number<space>10-digit PAN number to 567678 or 56161.

Once your Aadhaar is linked to your PAN, you will receive a confirmation message.

Steps to Apply for PAN Card online

1. Visit our official website.

2. Click on the ‘Apply online’ tab.

3. Choose the type of application you want to make.

4. Fill in the required details and click on ‘Submit’ and make payment.

5. Download the form and attach the required documents and send it by post.

6. Once the payment is done, you will receive an acknowledgement.

7. The authorities will process your application and you will receive your PAN card by post. Pan card application online 2023

Request For Changes Or Corrections in PAN Card ITD Data Base/ Lost or DamagedChanges Or Corrections in PAN Card ITD Data Base/ Lost or Damaged

Those who have already obtained the PAN and wish to obtain a new PAN card or want to make some changes/corrections in their PAN data are required to submit their applications in the following form prescribed by ITD:

REQUEST FOR NEW PAN CARD OR/AND CHANGES OR CORRECTION IN PAN DATA’: – The same form can be used by Indian as well as foreign citizens.

A new PAN card bearing the same PAN but updated information is issued to the applicant in such case.

Changes Or Corrections

Lost or Damaged

Changes in name/father name/Date of birth

Additional documents for a reprint of PAN card or corrections/changes in existing PAN card details

Proof of PAN: – Copy of PAN card / PAN allotment letter issued by ITD (if available) Proof of change requested (POCR): Indicating change of name from old to new

• Married ladies – Marriage certificate /marriage invitation card/publication of a name change in official gazette/ copy of passport showing husband’s name/certificate from a gazetted officer
• Other than married ladies – Publication of name change in the official gazette or certificate from a gazetted officer
• Non-individuals – Revised registration certificate/deed or agreement as applicable

For minor corrections in core details (i.e. name, father’s name, date of birth), any proof of identity document prescribed under Rule 114(4) of Income Tax Rules 1962, indicating correct details may be provided.

In case communication as well as other address is mentioned, submit POA for both addresses.

Applying for New PAN Card now made it easy

You can Apply for a PAN Card by visiting here. For individuals applying for New PAN Form 49A

All boxes are filled except first name and middle name(optional)

Your name should have minimum letters, less the character not considered as a name. However, if the name is printed on the PAN card you can add a single-letter initial short name.

Mobile number Email ID mandatory filed

Aadhaar number and name as per aadhaar to be filled as per aadhaar

The residence address is to be filled in as selected in the Documents list.

Business Pan card

Non-individual can apply for a Business PAN card. Business / Trust / Society / Others category.

The process to make payment on the income tax site

As per CBDT circular F. No. 370142/14/22-TPL dated 30th March 2022, every person who has been allotted a PAN as on 1st July 2017 and is eligible to obtain an Aadhaar number is required to link PAN with AADHAAR on or before 31st March 2022.

1. Provide your PAN, Confirm PAN and Mobile number to receive OTP
2. Post OTP verification, you will be redirected to a page showing different payment tiles
3. Click Proceed on the Income Tax tile
4. Select AY and Type of Payment – as other Receipts (500) and Continue
5. Enter the amount as Rs. 1000 under the ‘Others’ field in the tax break-up and proceed with further steps

If you have another bank account (the bank is not listed for payment through e-Pay tax), please follow the below steps

1. Click on the hyperlink ‘Click here to go to NSDL (Protean) tax payment page for other banks’ given below on the e-Pay tax page to redirect to the Protean (NSDL) portal
2. Click Proceed under Challan No./ITNS 280
3. Select (0021) Income Tax (Other than Companies) under Tax Applicable (Major Head)
4. Select (500) Other Receipts) under Type of Payment (Minor Head)
5. Provide other mandatory details and Proceed

The Income Tax Department, under the Government of India, makes it mandatory for companies, firms, and individuals to have a PAN if they wish to carry out financial transactions or investments. The PAN is an alphanumeric code issued by the IT department to all individuals and entities that come under the Income Tax Act of 1961. For obtaining a PAN card, one does not need to visit the income-tax office, as the facility to submit a PAN card application form and obtain a PAN card has been made available online.

I’m telling you this based on UTIITSL pan-processing.

Where can I apply for a PAN card?

Pan card applications can be submitted online or in person. For online processing, please visit our website, and for offline processing, please visit us. The time limit for reaching the PAN card is the same for both types of application processing. If you applied for a Pan Card through our website, you should fill out the form, pay for it, download the completed form, print it, and send it to our office address via courier. Click the link: https://www.pancardapplyonline.com/

Documents required for the PAN application:
Fresh pan (49A):
Two passport-size photos
Aadhaar card copy
*Applicant signature

For corrections or changes to the PAN card (CSF):

• Two passport-sized photographs
  *Copy of Aadhaar card (required if the name, DOB, or gender changes)
  a copy of the pan card or the pan number
  *Father name changes (DL, voter ID, passport, or school certificate)
  Additional proof should be submitted according to the corrections or changes made to the proof.

How many days does it take for a PAN card to arrive after applying?

If you have completed the pan card application process and received your acknowledgement, you will receive your E-pan card within 5 to 7 working days at the email address you provided. Then, you will receive your physical PAN card within 10–15 working days at the aadhaar address (most people will receive their card at their aadhaar address). You can provide additional proof, such as a gas bill or a broadband bill. If you do not want to provide your Aadhaar address, which is less than 3 months old, the payment has to be processed. For simpler documents, you can use your voter ID or passport as your current residential address.

FOR EXAMPLE:

I’ve used both physical and electronic authentication to access UTIITSL, both online and offline, and the procedure is as follows:

DAY 1: After the application process, your PAN application will be received and be under verification.

Day 5 or 7: Your E-PAN will be sent to the email address you provided in the application form.

DAY 10 OR 15: After receiving your ePAN, your physical PAN will be delivered to the Aadhaar address or your current residential address submitted with proof.

Can I track my PAN card status after applying?

Yes, you can track your pan application status with the pan acknowledgement number you have received. If you have applied for offline or online UTTITSL, you can track your application every day and a minute.

Click the link: https://www.trackpan.utiitsl.com/PANONLINE/#forward

When will my pan arrive?

Normally, two weeks are required to process the application and dispatch the PAN card, provided the application is complete in all respects.

Online PAN Card Correction timeline generally takes more time than the Offline mode of PAN Application. Why online mode takes more time

Online Mode

• Online PAN Correction Application mode is not entirely online. What will we do on the website? Enter our details and fill in other relevant filed then make payment.
• After Making Payment applicant has to send the downloaded application copy with a photo, sign and other relevant proofs to the PAN Office
• Once your application is received they will verify the same all details are correct then they will process the application
• In case not convincing they will communicate with the applicant and start the relevant process
• After all, is set and corrected PAN will receive an email if you provide your email id in the application. later you will receive the physical card

Offline Mode

• Visit PSA Pan service agent Authorized by UTI/NSDL
• Application filling, submitting documents with a sign, photo and documents verified
• Processed on the same day they will scan and upload your documents
• Documents are not enough to Communicate to the applicant instantly
• e-PAN first and Physical PAN following to e-PAN Card
• Sometimes you will get a bonus tip from the PSA

Hope it helps

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