surrender of duplicate PAN

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Anmol Chugh (Querist)
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25 January 2017 Dear Experts, while filling the form for a new PAN card(with the same PAN no.),i accidently filled the form for a new PAN CARD so what arevthe steps i can surrender it urgently..because i filled it today and i want to surrender it urgently pls reply

KAVIRAJA ADDANGADI

KAVIRAJA ADDANGADI (Expert)
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25 January 2017 Since you applied, you contact Support centre TIN-NSDL by. Quoting. Acknowledgement number And also request to cancel processing at NSDL Center ,Try to Apply PAN correction for duplicate PAN

Anmol Chugh

Anmol Chugh (Querist)
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23 February 2017 thakyou really much sir...but i tried calling NSDL for cancelling the processing of the PAN card..but i had received no response from that side....i even contacted the A.O. for surrender of PAN but he is saying it can only be done through online portal...and the online portal for surrender of pan is also not working.. .is there anyway i can surrender it?

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma (Expert)
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26 July 2025 Surrendering a duplicate PAN can be tricky because the system doesn't have a straightforward "surrender PAN" option online. Here’s what you can do:

### Steps to handle duplicate PAN application and surrender:

1. **Immediately contact NSDL/TIN Helpdesk:**

* Call or email NSDL TIN Helpdesk ([https://tin.tin.nsdl.com](https://tin.tin.nsdl.com)) quoting your **acknowledgment number**.
* Request cancellation of the duplicate PAN application before processing completes.

2. **Write a formal request letter:**

* Address it to the **Assessing Officer (AO)** of your PAN jurisdiction.
* Explain the mistake of applying duplicate PAN and request to treat the new application as cancelled.
* Attach a copy of acknowledgment receipt, your existing PAN card, and any communication you have had with NSDL.

3. **File a PAN Correction Request:**

* If the duplicate PAN gets processed, apply for **PAN correction** (Form 49A) online to merge or correct details.
* Mention the existing PAN to avoid multiple PANs.

4. **If online portal is down:**

* Visit the nearest **PAN facilitation center** or NSDL TIN center in person.
* Submit your request letter and documents for cancellation or correction.

5. **Follow up:**

* Keep checking your PAN status via the NSDL website.
* Keep a record of all communications for future reference.

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### Important Notes:

* There’s **no direct online “surrender PAN” form**.
* The Income Tax Department allows **only one PAN per person**.
* The duplicate PAN will be invalidated once the issue is resolved.
* Be proactive and keep following up with NSDL & AO.

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If you want, I can help draft the formal request letter/email to the AO or NSDL for cancellation. Just say the word!

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