Simple Steps for Filing a New PAN Card Application Online

For a wide variety of purposes, Indians use the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card, which holds substantial importance in every sector. Apart from its major use for filing tax forms, it is considered an identification document for different grounds. A large number of people are applying for it because of its rapid prominence over the years. To simplify the process of applying for the card, the IT department has made an initiative where people can fill in the new PAN online.

Important Points Regarding PAN Card

The Permanent Account Number is used as a mandatory document. It is generated through the income tax department. Its goal is to stop tax evasion. Indeed, to stop all these evasions, the PAN card has been linked to all financial transactions. NSDL Protean eGov Technologies Limited and UTITSL are responsible for issuing PAN cards.

• According to the information given on the website of the PAN card, the PAN generated once will be valid throughout the country. The PAN card validity will be the same despite any changes made to the PAN card by the related officer.
• According to the tax department, there will only be one PAN card for one individual. As per the Income Tax Act, it is an offence to make more than one PAN card, and if found, then Rs 10000 will be imposed as a penalty.
• Income tax filing is only to be furnished out when you come under section 139, changed by new section 263. It is not mandatory that if you have made the PAN card, then the filing is necessary.
• Whenever you buy bigger items such as a car or house, then there is the requirement to provide the copy of the PAN card, and you cannot work anymore without the PAN card.
• The Income Tax Department provides an Instant e-PAN facility through its e-Filing portal. Eligible individuals who do not already possess a PAN can obtain a digitally signed e-PAN free of cost using Aadhaar-based e-KYC authentication. To avail this facility, the applicant must have a valid Aadhaar number and a mobile number linked with Aadhaar. No physical documents are required to be submitted under this paperless process. The e-PAN issued through this facility is legally valid and can be used for all purposes where PAN is required.
• The PAN card will be used for filing the ITR, opening an account in the bank, buying a car or selling it, applying for a credit and debit card, buying jewellery, making an investment, foreign exchanges, property, loans, cash deposits, telephone connection, insurance payment, and to avail the ID proof like things

Steps For Filing New PAN (Permanent Account Number) Online

• Log on to the website https://tinpan.proteantech.in/ or https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/
• The home page portal discloses various categories that include applying for a new PAN card, enquiry and tracking status, correction in PAN, reprinting, etc.
• If apply for new PAN, visit https://onlineservices.proteantech.in/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html PAN application consists of Form 93/94/95/96. Submit the form after filling in all the mandatory particulars. After the form is successfully submitted online, an acknowledgement will be generated. The acknowledgement duly signed, affixed with a photograph (in case of ‘Individuals’) along with Demand Draft, if any, and proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of date of birth (applicable for Individuals & Karta of HUF) as specified in the application form are to be sent to Protean eGov Technologies Limited at ‘Income Tax PAN Services Unit, (formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited), 5th floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune – 411016’.

List of Mandatory Documents:

Identity proofs

• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID Proof
• Driving License
• Passport
• Arms License
• Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking
• Pensioner card having a photograph of the applicant
• Central Government Health Service Scheme Card or Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card
• Certificate of identity in original signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councillor or a Gazetted officer
• Bank certificate in original on letterhead from the branch (along with name and stamp of the issuing officer) containing the attested photograph and bank account number of the applicant

Address Proofs

• Aadhaar Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India
• Elector’s photo identity card
• Driving licence
• Passport
• Passport of the spouse
• Post office passbook having the address of the applicant
• Latest property tax assessment order
• Domicile certificate issued by the government
• Allotment letter of accommodation issued by the Central or State Government, not more than three years old
• Property registration
• Certificate of address in original signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councillor or a Gazetted officer
• Employer certificate in original

The documents below can be submitted as well if they are less than three months old:

• Electricity bill
• Landline telephone or broadband connection bill
• Water bill
• Consumer gas connection card or a book or piped gas bill
• Bank account statement
• Depository account statement
• Credit card statement

Date of Birth Proofs

• Birth Certificate
• Pension payment order
• Marriage certificate issued by Registrar of Marriages
• Matriculation certificate
• Passport
• Driving licence
• Domicile certificate issued by the government
• An affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating the date of birth
• Photographs
• Two recent passport-sized photographs.

Make sure that your name is in the correct format as you have written on Form 93/94/95/96.

Apart from all this, there is an amount of Rs. 91 (exclusive of GST), which has to be paid if the communication lies inside Indian boundaries. If not, you’ll have to pay Rs. 862 (exclusive of GST).

The charges can be paid online or via demand draft and credit/debit card in case the address lies in India. Online payment will get you a payment receipt, which you need to attach to your documents showing proof of payment.

For the latter case, the only medium through which you can pay is through Credit Card / Debit Card or Demand Draft payable at Mumbai.

Within 15 days of online application, the acknowledgement letter along with the above-stated proofs must be sent to NSDL. After that, you can check your application status from time to time. Also, you can track it by sending SMS NSDLPAN <space> Acknowledgement No. & send it to 57575.

Note: Applicants can choose Aadhaar e-KYC/e-Sign based paperless verification. Physical document submission may not be required in paperless applications. Physical documents are required only in specific cases.

PAN and Aadhaar Linking Guidelines

Certain PAN holders are required to link PAN with Aadhaar. Failure to comply with applicable deadlines may result in PAN becoming inoperative. Users should verify their PAN-Aadhaar linking status on the Income Tax portal.

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