Allotment of Instant PAN based on Aadhaar.
The Income Tax department recently introduced the facility of instant PAN or Electronic PAN, This facility has been introduced due to an increase in the number of applications for PAN. we can make our PAN within 5 minutes with the help of our Adhar Card. the most important requirement is your Adhar should be linked with your mobile number.
Q: How can I get instant e PAN card?
Go to the income tax department’s e-filing portal and click on ‘Instant PAN’
Q: What is PAN?
PAN, or Permanent Account Number, is a 10-digit alphanumeric unique number. The Income-tax department issues PAN as per the Income Tax Act & Rules. PAN is also required by financial institutions and agencies.
Q: What is Aadhaar based Instant PAN?
Aadhaar-based instant PAN allotment service is to allot PAN in near-real time. You are required to quote a valid Aadhaar number issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and is not linked with any PAN. The e-KYC data of that Aadhaar number is exchanged with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). After due process of e KYC data in Income-tax database, you get a PAN.
Q: Is this PAN valid? Is it different from the PAN issued via other modes of application?
Yes, this PAN is valid. It is not different from the PAN issued by Income-tax department via other modes of application. However, this PAN is paperless, online and free of cost.
Q: If I apply for Instant PAN, how will I get the allotted PAN?
You can download your PAN by submitting the Aadhaar number at Check Status of PAN. You will also get the PAN in PDF format by your email, if your email-id is registered with Aadhaar.
Q: Do I have to pay for using this facility of Aadhaar based Instant PAN?
No, this facility is free of cost.
Q: What is e-PAN?
e-PAN is a digitally signed PAN card issued in electronic format by the Income-tax department.
Q: Is e-PAN a valid form of PAN?
Yes, e-PAN is a valid proof of PAN. e-PAN contains a QR code having demographic details of PAN applicant such as name, date of birth and photograph. These details are accessible through a QR code reader. e-PAN is duly recognised by Notification No. 7 of 2018 dated 27.12.2018, issued by the Principal Director General of Income-Tax (Systems). To view notification.
Q: Can I use this facility if I already have a PAN? Can I apply for another PAN?
No. As per provisions of Section 272B (1) of Income Tax Act, a person having more than one PAN has to pay a penalty of Rs.10,000.
Q: Who can apply for allotment of Instant PAN through Aadhaar e-KYC?
PAN applicants who have an Aadhaar number from UIDAI and have registered their mobile number with Aadhaar, can apply.
Q: Can foreign citizens apply for PAN through e-KYC mode?
No
Q: Is there any mandatory requirement to apply through e-KYC?
Yes, mobile number of PAN applicant should be registered with UIDAI in Aadhaar database.
Q: Can I apply for PAN if my Aadhaar Card is not active?
No, you cannot apply.
Q: How is Aadhaar verified through instant PAN?
UIDAI sends an OTP to the registered mobile number through the process of Aadhaar e-KYC
Q: Do I need to submit the physical copy of KYC application or proof of Aadhaar card?
No. This is an online process. No paperwork is required.
Q: How do I check my status of Instant PAN application?
Once request is submitted, the applicant can check the status of the request by following the below steps:
- To download PAN, please go to the e-Filing website of Income-tax department.
(Url: https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in) - Click the link- Instant PAN through Aadhaar
- Click the link- Check Status of PAN.
- Submit the Aadhaar number in the space provided, then submit the OTP sent to the Aadhaar registered mobile number.
- Check the status of application- whether PAN is allotted or not.
- If PAN is allotted, click on the download link to get a copy of the PAN pdf.
Q: Will I get a physical PAN card?
No, you will be issued an e-PAN which is a valid form of PAN.
Q: How do I get a physical PAN card?
If a PAN has been allotted, you can get a printed physical PAN card by submitting PAN on the links below-
https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/ReprintEPan.html
https://www.utiitsl.com/UTIITSL_SITE/mainform.html
Q: Can I make any changes in my existing PAN through this facility?
No, please use the Change Request Facility provided on the links below-
https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html
https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/panonline_ipg/forms/csfPan.html/csfPreForm
Q: What is password to open E PAN Card?
Use your Date of birth mentioned in PAN to open this E PAN.