Instant e PAN Card using Aadhaar Number
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Income Tax dept. has started the online application process to generate Instant e PAN Card at incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. It is a simple and hassle-free process and requires only Aadhaar Card 12 Digit Biometric Number for online applications. Aadhar Number can be used as Identity (ID), Address, and Date of Birth (D.O.B) Proof. Now people can easily apply online for Instant e PAN at the official website.
Instant e PAN Card allotment (Beta version) in near to real-time is available free of cost for a limited period. Individuals (other than minors) with a valid Aadhaar number (with an updated Mobile number) can avail of the e-PAN allotment facility. This facility is not applicable to undivided Hindu families, companies, and trusts.
The facility to obtain PAN Number through Aadhaar Card is on a first come first serve basis. All the individuals who do not possess a PAN Card (PAN Number) can apply online and also check their status.
Apply Online for Instant e PAN Card using Aadhaar Number
This is a paperless process and no physical documents are required to be sent by PAN applicant. All the details in the e-PAN Application Form must match exactly with the Aadhaar Card details as it is the sole proof in this process. Below is the complete procedure to fill the online application form for Instant e-PAN:-
STEP 1: First of all, visit the official website incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in
STEP 2: On the homepage, click at the “Instant Pan Through Aadhaar” link under ‘Quick Links‘ section or directly click this link to open the page as shown below:-
STEP 3: Then click on the “Get New PAN” button. Also, read the guidelines, frequently asked questions, or download Free PAN Card Mobile App. Instant e-PAN Aadhaar e-KYC Online Application Form will appear as follows:-
STEP 4: Fill in all the details and upload the Signature (colored with 200 DPI Resolution, JPEG Format, Max. size 10 kb and Dimension – 2*4.5 cm).
Once Aadhar e-KYC is done, then the process to apply for e-PAN will be initiated. After the successful filing of the e-PAN Application Form, 15 digit acknowledgment number will be generated and will be sent to the mobile number/e-mail id registered in the application form. PAN allotment based on Aadhaar is free of cost. PAN pdf will be generated and issued to an applicant
Check Status & Download Instant e-PAN
All the applicants can check the application status and also download the Instant e-PAN Card using the Acknowledgement Number through the link given below:-
STEP 1: Click at the link https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/e-PAN/index.html?lang=eng
STEP 2: Here click on the “Check Status / Download PAN” button. Afterward, the Instant e-PAN Application Status & Download page will appear as follows:-
Pre-Conditions to Fill Instant e-PAN Online Application Form
Any individual must fulfill the following conditions before filling Instant e-PAN Application Form:-
A) Applicants who already possess PAN Number should not apply for e-PAN.
B) e-PAN facility is only applicable for Resident Individuals (Except minors and others covered under u/s of IT Act, 1961).
C) This facility is also not applicable for HUF, Firms, Trusts, and Companies.
D) Candidate must possess a valid and active mobile number and is to be registered with Aadhaar. Aadhaar OTP is required in this process for verification (other documents not required). If not, then click this link – Verify E-Mail & Mobile Number at Aadhaar
E) Aadhaar Card details like Name, Gender, Address, Mobile Number must be correct and updated as e-KYC will be done through Aadhaar Database. If not, then click at Aadhaar Card Details Updation
Instant e-PAN Card Benefits
Currently, applicants are required to fill forms and submit documents to get a PAN card which takes up to 15 days. Now people who want to apply for an instant e PAN Card are required to enter basic details such as name, address, aadhar details. Applicants will have to verify their details using one-time password (OTP) on their registered mobile phone number.
Usage of Aadhaar in Getting Instant e PAN Card
Aadhaar already has details like address, father’s name, and date of birth, so there will be no need to upload any physical document. However, applicants need to ensure that their Aadhaar details are correct as the application may get rejected in case of data mismatch.
On successful verification of Aadhar details using the OTP, the applicant will be issued a digitally signed e PAN along with a QR code. This QR code will carry demographic data along with a photo of the applicant. As a security measure, the information in the QR code will be encrypted to prevent forgery or digital photoshopping.
The instant e PAN Card initiative is part of the greater digitization of income tax services. This facility will enable people to get a PAN Card through online mode without making unnecessary visits to the office. The instant e PAN Card service will be launched nationwide over the next few weeks after a successful pilot test issued more than 62,000 e-PANs over 8 days. The facility would also help those with an existing PAN get a duplicate in a matter of minutes.
References
For more details visit the official website https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home
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