The “PAN card not valid” message you are encountering during the filling of a form may be due to a few reasons:

• Incorrect PAN Number: You may have entered an incorrect PAN number. Verify that the PAN number you have entered is correct and matches the one on your PAN card.
• PAN not linked to your name: If the name on the PAN card does not match the name on the form, you will get a “PAN card not valid” message. Ensure that the name on the form is exactly the same as the name on your PAN card.
• PAN not registered with the Income Tax Department: If your PAN card is not registered with the Income Tax Department, you may receive a “PAN card not valid” message.
• Technical error: There may be a technical error in the system that is preventing the validation of your PAN card. In such cases, you can contact the relevant authorities for assistance.

It is advisable to check with the relevant authorities or the entity you are trying to fill the form for, to understand the exact reason for the “PAN card not valid” message and the necessary steps to resolve it.

Inoperative pan card

An inoperative PAN card refers to a PAN card that is not usable for financial transactions as it has been deactivated or blocked by the Income Tax Department. This may happen due to several reasons, such as:

• Incorrect details: If the PAN card has incorrect or outdated details, it may be inactivated by the Income Tax Department.
• Non-filing of income tax returns: If you have not filed your income tax returns for several years, your PAN card may become inoperative.
• Duplicate PAN card: If you have more than one PAN card in your name, one of the PAN cards may become inoperative.
• Will your PAN become inoperative after March 31, 2023? “Failure to do so will lead to the unlinked PAN becoming inoperative. Don’t delay, link it today. Last date 31/03/2023,” the income tax department said.

If your PAN card is inoperative, you will need to apply for a new PAN card or re-activate your existing PAN card. To do this, you will need to fill out a PAN card application form and submit it along with the required documents and fees. Once the process is completed, you will receive a new PAN card or your existing PAN card will be reactivated, and you will be able to use it for financial transactions.

It is advisable to check with the Income Tax Department for the specific requirements and procedures to reactivate an inoperative PAN card.