Instant PAN Card Through Aadhaar

The Indian Finance Ministry recently launched a new service through the Income Tax department that offers instant PAN card through Aadhaar card. The government has initiated this in the wake of encouraging people to file taxes and help the economy bloom. No cost is involved, and it is a paperless procedure. The entire procedure is online, and the applicant can get an instant PAN card even without uploading any papers.

This blog covers all aspects of acquiring an instant PAN card through Aadhaar. Read on to gain a piece of in-depth knowledge.

Instant PAN Allotment Through Aadhaar

With the help of the recent provision, people with a sound Aadhaar card can receive a quick PAN. Unlike other situations, the officials will not ask the applicants to set forth a thorough application form. The officials distribute a PDF version of the acquired instant PAN Card. It is free, and you don’t have to pay any charges to secure an Instant PAN card.

The applicant’s birth date, name, and photos are all included in the QR code that is part of the PDF document’s demographic information. The IT department’s e-filing platform allows you to download the electronic Personal Account Number (e-PAN) using the acknowledgement number of 15-digits. An e-PAN soft copy is also sent to the applicant’s registered e-mail address.

On the UTIITSL and NSDL websites, one can request an e-PAN, but there might be a requirement to pay the fees. On the contrary, the income tax e-filing service offers the e-PAN for no charge. As soon as you complete the linking process through e-filing services, your Aadhaar and PAN are immediately linked.

Eligibility of Instant PAN Card

For taxpayers to get their instant PAN card through Aadhaar card, they must meet the eligibility criteria. The criteria is:

• Must be a resident of India
• Must be aged 18 or above

Instant PAN Facility Requirements

The requirements for an instant PAN card through Aadhaar card facility are:

• The applicant must hold an Aadhaar card not linked to a PAN card.
• The aadhaar number provided by the applicant must have a registered phone number.
• The applicant is required to upload scanned copies of the documents required for KYC when applying through the paperless process of getting an instant PAN card through Aadhaar card.
• For applying for a new PAN card, the applicant must not already have one. The taxpayer with several PAN cards is penalised under Section 272B(1) of the Income Tax Act of 1961.
• The applicant must not be a minor on the date he/she initiates the request.

Steps to Apply for an Instant PAN Card Through Aadhaar

To apply for an instant PAN card through Aadhaar card, you must adhere to the following steps:

• Search for the authentic e-filing website of the Income Tax department on the internet.
• Navigate to the ‘Quick Links’ option on the left side of the homepage and select the ‘Instant E-PAN’ option.
• The new page will display two options – ‘Get New e-PAN’ and ‘check status/download e-PAN’. Select ‘Get New e-PAN’.
• Your aadhaar number of 12-digits must be entered, and read the points of undertaking mentioned below. If you agree with the mentioned pointers, click on ‘Confirm’.
• Once you confirm the undertaking, the page will redirect you to another page where you must input the OTP that you received on the cellphone number associated with the previously entered Aadhaar number.
• Select “Validate Aadhaar OTP and Continue” after entering the OTP. It will enable the portal to verify the Aadhaar information you provided with UIDAI.
• After being forwarded to the OTP validation page, you must check the box next to “I accept the terms and conditions” and click the “Continue” button to proceed.
• Enter the OTP and click on ‘Continue’.
• The next step will ask you to validate your e-mail ID. Enter the ID. and click on ‘Validate e-mail ID’. Continue after ticking the checkbox.
• Once everything is verified and you have the green signal, an acknowledgement number will appear on the screen. You can check instant PAN through aadhaar status using your aadhaar number.

How to Check Status/Download Instant PAN

You can check the Instant PAN card through aadhaar card status online if you follow the below-mentioned series of steps:

• Pay a visit to the official portal of the Income Tax department.
• On the homepage, locate ‘Quick Links’ and click on the ‘Instant e-PAN’ option.
• Opt for the ‘Check Status/Download PAN’
• Enter the captcha code and your legitimate Aadhaar number. Once you are finished, click on the “Submit” button.
• Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number within the allotted time to authenticate your request. To move on to the next page, tick the box and click the “Continue” button.
• The page will redirect you to a new page where you can track the progress of your request for a PAN allocation.
• A PDF link to obtain your PAN file would be generated within 10 minutes if the PAN allotment was successful.

Fees and Charges for PAN Card Application through Aadhaar

The fees and charges for applying for a PAN card through Aadhaar card are:

Communication Address is an Indian Address

If the communication address of the taxpayer is in India, then the below-mentioned fees will be charged.

Facility	Fees and Charge (Including all taxes applicable)
Approach of Application	If there is  a requirement for a Physical PAN Card	If there is no physical requirement of PAN card (The email address provided on the PAN application form is where the e-PAN Card will be sent)
Applications for PAN submitted using the physical approach online or at TIN Facilitation Centers or PAN Centers (tangible documents redirected NSDL e-Gov.)	INR 107	INR. 72
Online paperless submission of PAN applications (e-KYC & e-Sign or e-Sign scanned based or DSC scanned based)	INR 101	INR 66

Communication Address Is Foreign Address

If the communication address of the taxpayer is outside of India, then the below-mentioned fees will be charged.

Facility	Fees and Charge (Including all taxes applicable)
Application Mode	If there is requirement for Physical PAN Card	If there is no requirement for Physical PAN Card (The email address provided on the PAN application form is where the e-PAN Card will be sent)
PAN applications that are submitted at the TIN Facilitation Centres or  PAN Centres or online through physical mode (In this case the tangible documents gets redirected to NSDL e-Gov.)	INR 1017	INR. 72
Online paperless submission of PAN applications (e-KYC & e-Sign or e-Sign scanned based or DSC scanned based)	INR 1011	INR 66