Stepping up another digital enabler for the Indian Economy, the Finance Ministry has formally launched a free and instant e-PAN facility for the tax payers with valid Aadhaar Card and mobile numbers registered in the UIDAI database.
The e-PAN is issued using Aadhaar-based e-KYC which identifies the biometric details of the PAN holder via a barcode. The allotment process is seamless as it is paperless and can be completed within 10 minutes. All you need to do is visit the official IT department’s website and share your Aadhaar details. The privacy is authenticated by generating an OTP which verified by sending on the registered mobile number.
On successful completion of the process, you can download the ePAN through the ITD’s website or check a copy from your registered email ID.
The facility for electronic PAN (e-PAN) has been active in ‘Beta version’ on trial basis since February and more than 6.7 lakh e-PANs have already been allotted informed the IT department in the official press statement.
The IT department also informed that as on May 25, 2020, a total of 50.52 crore PANs were allotted to taxpayers, out of which 49.39 crore were individuals. Around 65%, i.e. more than 32.17 crore PANs are seeded with Aadhaar so far.
You should note that lining your PAN and Aadhaar are mandatory and the last date is June 30, 2020 for the same. The income tax department has also allowed people to use their Aadhaar in place of PAN.
The steps to follow for instant PAN through Aadhaar are:
You can download PAN on the official website after successful entry of the steps mentioned below. You can download the PAN copy on later date as well. Here are the steps involved:
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PAN is an acronym for Permanent Account Number which is issued by Income Tax Department & serves as a 10-digit alphanumeric unique financial ID for you. The Income-tax department issues PAN as per the Income Tax Act & Rules. PAN is also required by financial institutions and agencies.
In simplest words, you can consider e-PAN as a digitally signed PAN card issued by the Income-tax department.
Aadhaar-based instant PAN is near-real time e-copy of your PAN. You can get it issued by quoting a valid Aadhaar number issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The Aadhaar should not be linked with any PAN before. As e-KYC of data linked with your Aadhaar number is fulfilled you get a PAN.
Yes, this PAN is valid & similar to the PAN issued by Income-tax department physically. It is paperless & online version of your PAN issued free of cost.
You can download your instance online version of PAN by Aadhaar details at Check Status of PAN on official website. You get the PDF copy of PAN in your registered email with Aadhaar.
No. The Aadhaar based instant Pan is issued at free of cost.
Each e-PAN contains a unique QR code which is unique to demographic details of the specific PAN holder. Thus as you use the e-PAN the QR code reader learns about the connected user’s name, date of birth and photograph.
All PAN applicants who have Aadhaar that is linked with mobile number can apply.
No.
No, you need an active Aadhaar Number.
No.
No, the entire process is online and no paperwork is required for the same. You do not even need to attach any photo or signature for e-KYC
No.
PAN allotment through Aadhaar e-KYC is completed through e-Filing website: www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in.
No. The details should match with Aadhaar database.
Follow these steps to know the status of request for instant e-PAN:
(a) Go to e-Filing website of Income-tax department. Here is the link: https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in
(b) Now click on ‘Instant PAN through Aadhaar.’
(c) Here tap on ‘Check Status of PAN.’
(d) Now fill the Aadhaar number and an OTP will be generated and sent to the mobile number registered with your Aadhaar card.
(e) Fill the OTP and get status of application- PAN allotted or not.
(f) It PAN is allotted, you can get the PDFC copy by clicking on the download link.
No, it is a digital copy only.
If an e-PAN has been allotted, you can avail of the physical PAN by submitting PAN on the links shared below:
https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/ReprintEPan.html
https://www.utiitsl.com/UTIITSL_SITE/mainform.html
The data revision request should be initiated by clicking on these links:
https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html
https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/panonline_ipg/forms/csfPan.html/csfPreForm
Mail at: epan@incometax.gov.in for any ePAN related hassles.