Surrender existing pan card and then apply for new pan card
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11 February 2013
1. Should I surrender Existing PAN Card first and then Apply for new PAN Card
OR
Should I apply new PAN Card and then surrender the existing one.
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2. I have a only one PAN CARD in Gujrat jusdiction and I am in bangalore. I want to get rid of my old pan card and want to get the new one.
In case of having only one card, I need to contact to Assessing Officer so should I go to Gujrat again for surrendering again?
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3. I do not want to face the AO, So can I apply for new PAN Card in Bangalore and once I recieve the same, based on having two PAN Card, Can I submit the old
PAN card to any TIN-FC Centerto surrender?
Is there any thing illegal or panelty imposed on such transaction?
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4. What could be good reason to mention for surrendering the PAN Card in case of point no. 3.
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OR
Should I apply new PAN Card and then surrender the existing one.
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2. I have a only one PAN CARD in Gujrat jusdiction and I am in bangalore. I want to get rid of my old pan card and want to get the new one.
In case of having only one card, I need to contact to Assessing Officer so should I go to Gujrat again for surrendering again?
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3. I do not want to face the AO, So can I apply for new PAN Card in Bangalore and once I recieve the same, based on having two PAN Card, Can I submit the old
PAN card to any TIN-FC Centerto surrender?
Is there any thing illegal or panelty imposed on such transaction?
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4. What could be good reason to mention for surrendering the PAN Card in case of point no. 3.
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11 February 2013
I do not think that the PAN card issued from Gujarat is unlucky for you. If you are having address proof in your name- you can get changed the Address in the PAN data Record and then intimate the ITO that as per PAN Address you will be filing your return.
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24 March 2013
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https://www.caclubindia.com/experts/surrender-existing-pan-card-and-then-apply-for-new-pan-card--1223729.asp
Waiting for your spport.
Thanks in Advances
https://www.caclubindia.com/experts/surrender-existing-pan-card-and-then-apply-for-new-pan-card--1223729.asp
Waiting for your spport.
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26 July 2025
Great questions about PAN card surrender and re-application! Here's a detailed answer addressing all your points:
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### 1. Should I surrender existing PAN first or apply for new PAN first?
**Answer:**
You cannot hold two PAN cards simultaneously as it is illegal. So, the correct process is to **apply for surrender of existing PAN first** before applying for a new PAN. But practically, the IT department doesn’t have a formal online surrender mechanism for PAN; instead, you apply for **reissue of PAN** to get a new PAN card with updated details.
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### 2. I have PAN card under Gujarat jurisdiction but currently in Bangalore. Do I need to visit Gujarat AO for surrender?
**Answer:**
You **do not need to visit your old Assessing Officer (AO)** physically. The process can be handled through the NSDL or UTIITSL PAN service centers anywhere in India. You can submit your request for reissue or correction from Bangalore itself.
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### 3. Can I apply for a new PAN in Bangalore and then surrender the old PAN at any TIN-FC center? Is it illegal or penalized?
**Answer:**
* It is **illegal to hold two PAN cards simultaneously**.
* You **cannot apply for a new PAN without surrendering or cancelling the old PAN**.
* If you apply for a new PAN without surrendering the old one, the Income Tax Department may identify the duplication and could **impose a penalty of Rs. 10,000** under Section 272B of the Income Tax Act.
* The recommended approach is to apply for **"Reprint/Reissue of PAN"** mentioning your existing PAN number. This way, you get a new PAN card but the same PAN number, avoiding duplication.
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### 4. What is a good reason to mention for surrendering the PAN card?
If you are applying for surrender (which mostly happens when you hold multiple PANs), reasons can be:
* **"Duplicate PAN card issued"**
* **"PAN card lost or damaged"** (if applicable)
* **"Correction in PAN card"**
* **"Relocation of jurisdiction"** (if you want your PAN to be linked to your current city/jurisdiction)
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### Summary and Suggested Approach:
* If your goal is to get a **new PAN card with updated jurisdiction or details**, apply for **reprint/reissue of PAN** through NSDL or UTIITSL with your existing PAN. No need to surrender.
* If you hold multiple PAN cards, you must surrender the duplicate ones immediately to avoid penalty.
* Physical visits are not mandatory; you can do all this online or through authorized centers anywhere in India.
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If you want, I can help you draft the application for reissue or surrender. Just let me know!
---
### 1. Should I surrender existing PAN first or apply for new PAN first?
**Answer:**
You cannot hold two PAN cards simultaneously as it is illegal. So, the correct process is to **apply for surrender of existing PAN first** before applying for a new PAN. But practically, the IT department doesn’t have a formal online surrender mechanism for PAN; instead, you apply for **reissue of PAN** to get a new PAN card with updated details.
---
### 2. I have PAN card under Gujarat jurisdiction but currently in Bangalore. Do I need to visit Gujarat AO for surrender?
**Answer:**
You **do not need to visit your old Assessing Officer (AO)** physically. The process can be handled through the NSDL or UTIITSL PAN service centers anywhere in India. You can submit your request for reissue or correction from Bangalore itself.
---
### 3. Can I apply for a new PAN in Bangalore and then surrender the old PAN at any TIN-FC center? Is it illegal or penalized?
**Answer:**
* It is **illegal to hold two PAN cards simultaneously**.
* You **cannot apply for a new PAN without surrendering or cancelling the old PAN**.
* If you apply for a new PAN without surrendering the old one, the Income Tax Department may identify the duplication and could **impose a penalty of Rs. 10,000** under Section 272B of the Income Tax Act.
* The recommended approach is to apply for **"Reprint/Reissue of PAN"** mentioning your existing PAN number. This way, you get a new PAN card but the same PAN number, avoiding duplication.
---
### 4. What is a good reason to mention for surrendering the PAN card?
If you are applying for surrender (which mostly happens when you hold multiple PANs), reasons can be:
* **"Duplicate PAN card issued"**
* **"PAN card lost or damaged"** (if applicable)
* **"Correction in PAN card"**
* **"Relocation of jurisdiction"** (if you want your PAN to be linked to your current city/jurisdiction)
---
### Summary and Suggested Approach:
* If your goal is to get a **new PAN card with updated jurisdiction or details**, apply for **reprint/reissue of PAN** through NSDL or UTIITSL with your existing PAN. No need to surrender.
* If you hold multiple PAN cards, you must surrender the duplicate ones immediately to avoid penalty.
* Physical visits are not mandatory; you can do all this online or through authorized centers anywhere in India.
---
If you want, I can help you draft the application for reissue or surrender. Just let me know!
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