A PAN card holder since 1996 is experiencing issues as their PAN now displays incorrect personal details, including a different name, date of birth, and mobile number. Despite attempts to correct the information online and in person, the problem persists. The individual is seeking advice on whether to surrender the current PAN and obtain a new one, especially as they've been using it for years and are now facing difficulties filing tax returns.
30 July 2020
I've been filing returns since 1996 using the PAN card issued in my name. But since last year the PAN card does not show my name, number and date of birth. My name is Balbir Singh while the PAN number alloted to me shows the details of someone called Balvir Singh with a different mobile number and date of birth. Now, I facing problems in filing return.
I've tried to make corrections online and also by visiting the ITO in New Delhi. But nothing happened.
My CA has suggested me to surrender this PAN number and get a new one. Should I follow this advice? I've read that only one of the two PAN issued can be surrendered. But in my case there are no two PAN numbers but two people with the same PAN number.