PANs will become inoperative if they are not linked to Aadhaar by 31 March 2020, according to the IT Department. However, the Finance Ministry has extended the deadline for linking PANs and Aadhaars to March 31, 2020, in a notification dated December 30, 2019. Compared to the earlier deadline of December 31, 2019, this deadline has been extended by 3 months.
What is a PAN?
The PAN card is one of the mandatory documents in India. It is required for conducting almost all financial transactions in the country. This blog explains how an individual can check the status of their new PAN card or duplicate using three portals – UTI, e-mudra, and NSDL. Further, get to know how to check your PAN card status. With a PAN card, you can get more benefits. Get to know the uses of owning a PAN card.
For all financial transactions in India, as well as applying for other documents (such as a passport), the PAN card is a mandatory document. To apply for a new or duplicate PAN card, just get one and fill out the required forms. Form 49 A is available from three authorized websites: NSDL, e-Mudra, and UTI. You can find out your PAN application status on the NSDL website or the UTI website.
- After applying for PAN, you will receive an acknowledgment (if you apply through NSDL) a coupon number (through UTI) or a reference number (through e-Mudra).
- To know more about how to apply for a PAN card.
- Once you provide your 15-digit number, you can check the status of your application. The PAN card usually takes around 21 working days to arrive.
- There is an e-PAN card, which is available only for individuals and not for companies. However, one can download the e-PAN card online and can use it as valid proof everywhere.
Track Your Pan Application Status on UTI
The status of your PAN card online application can be known 5 to 7 days after one has submitted their application online. You need to ensure that you have the 15-digit coupon number with you (provided at the time of filling your request) before checking the status.
- Visit the UTI website
- Enter your 15-digit Application Coupon Number in the box provided.
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button and view your current PAN card status.
Track Your Pan Card Status by Pan Number
Checking your PAN card status using your PAN number is a straightforward process offered by the Income Tax Department of India. To track your PAN card application status, visit the official website of NSDL or UTIITSL, the two primary authorities for PAN card issuance. Navigate to the ‘Track PAN Card’ section, enter your PAN number, and fill in the required details. Upon submission, you’ll receive real-time updates on the status of your PAN card application, including information on processing, dispatch, and delivery
PAN Card Status Check on NSDL by Name
NSDL allows you to track your pan card status using your name and date of birth, 24 hours after the application is submitted. However, what you require is the 15-digit acknowledgment number to check the status of PAN Card
- Visit the NSDL portal: https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html
- Enter your 15-digit acknowledgment number
- Enter your Name and Date of Birth details, in the prescribed format
- Click on ‘Submit” and check your PAN Card Status
Check Status for PAN Card on e-Mudra
If you have applied for a PAN CARD on the e-Mudra portal, then you will require the reference number to check your status.
- Visit the e-Mudra portal
- Enter your reference number, and date of birth and verify it through the automated system request.
- Click ‘Submit’ to check the status of your application.
Why is a PAN Card Necessary?
A PAN card is an essential document for all Indian citizens. However, the government has made it necessary for all financial transactions to be traced to a PAN Card. Therefore, if you want to open a bank account, file your taxes, buy property, or rent a home — all of these require a PAN card. It is even important when applying for other documents, such as a passport.
And with the Government keeping a closer watch on black money and insisting on banks fulfilling KYC norms, the importance of the PAN card will only rise. One can, today, apply for a PAN card quickly through various websites. So you can apply for a new or duplicate PAN card out of the comfort of your home. Once done, you can even track the status of your application through the fields above or via one of the three methods discussed above.
- TIN (Tax Information system) in India is used to process various forms related to PAN and other applications relating to TDS, etc. It is available in NSDL. Moreover, TIN is an initiative by the Income Tax Department of India (ITD) to bring in a new way to the current system. You can track your PAN card online using the NSDL or UPI portal. You can track the PAN card status using the acknowledge number. The acknowledge number is provided to you when you apply for a PAN card or update or change any corrections in the existing PAN card.
- If you apply for your PAN card through UTI, then you will receive a 10-digit coupon code. You can use this 10-digit coupon code to track the status of your PAN. Moreover, remember that you can track your PAN status only after 7 days of filing in the UTI portal.
Pan Correction Status
Track Your Pan status correction can be done through the official portals of NSDL or UTIITSL. By visiting the ‘Track PAN Card’ section on their websites and entering the acknowledgment number generated during the correction process, individuals can monitor the progress of their PAN correction application. The status updates will include details about the verification, processing, and issuance of the updated PAN card.
Alternatives to a PAN Card
There are certain transactions, where the requirement of filling the PAN card number can be done away with, provided Form 60 is filled.
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) can fill out Form 60 instead of PAN, as it is not mandatory for them to have PAN cards. However, it is useful to have a PAN Card. This is particularly true now that it is required even for regular financial transactions, including paying a restaurant bill of over ₹ 25,000.
Do you find any incorrect particulars on your PAN card?
- After filling the Form 49 A on any one of these authorized websites: NSDL, e-Mudra, and UTI, you get a 15-digit number. To know the status of your PAN card, fill in the 15-digit number, as explained in the article. Remember to wait 5 to 7 days after submitting your form.
- Digital Seva Connect is a secure authentication system for connecting users to services available on the Digital Seva portal. Enter your username and password on the CSC UTI login page. Thus, you will get access to the Digital Seva portal.
Conclusion
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