In a step to take a dig over the false build-up of PAN number for illegal purposes, the government authority either deleted or blocked more than one lakh permanent account number (PAN). The government has taken this step to investigate fake identities while the action is considered to be very bold enough to target the shaded individuals. According to a news source, it is learned that more than 12 crore PAN cards are unlinked and 11.5 crore deactivated due to non-compliance.
As the PAN Card is a validating document for representation in the Income Tax Department from the taxpayer, It has become quite necessary now for all types of financial transactions, thus sparking misuse of such document.
According to the government rules, it is strictly mentioned that one person cannot possess two PANs. And now when the government has identified such a large number of fake PAN cards which were allocated to those who have deliberately hidden their financial status from the tax department, it has decided to throw a blowback to those who follow such kind of practices.
First Step: Go to the official website of Income Tax “https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/” and click on Verify Your PAN under the services menu.
Second step: After clicking the Verify Your PAN tab. A form will appear in a new window, fill the form with complete details and click submit.
Third step: After submitting the form an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number for e-verification which was valid for 15 min.
Fifth Step: After correct OTP input, the page will load into a new status window of PAN card where you can check your PAN card status under remarks. This will tell you whether your PAN card is active or not.
