How to Check Pan Card Status

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Mitali

Finance Professional

22841 Points Joined November 2019

Step 1: Visit the official website of NSDL at https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html

Step 2: Select “PAN-New/Change Request” from the “Application Type” section

Step 3: Enter your 15-digit acknowledgement number in the given field

Step 4: To verify status of PAN card application, enter the captcha code from the given box

Step 5: Click on “Submit” button. Your NSDL PAN Card status will appear on your screen.

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sabyasachi mukherjee

27992 Points Joined May 2017

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Sanjay

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0 Points Joined May 2011

Importance of PAN :

Tracking financial transactions: PAN helps the Income Tax Department track financial transactions to prevent tax evasion.
Required for financial transactions: PAN is necessary for various transactions like opening a bank account, investing in securities, and buying/selling property.
Proof of identity and address: PAN card serves as a valid proof of identity and address for obtaining government documents like passports and driving licenses.
Tax deductions: Having a PAN card may make you eligible for tax deductions, such as deducting interest on a home loan or health insurance premiums.
Application process: Applying for a PAN card is simple and can be done online or at designated PAN centers.
Timely receipt: Once you apply for a PAN card, you will receive it by mail within a few weeks.

Ayush

Executive

8860 Points Joined August 2011

The Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a ten-digit alphanumeric code issued by the Income Tax Department. Here is a concise explanation of its formation with examples:

First three characters: They represent an alphabetic series running from AAA to ZZZ.

Fourth character: It represents the status of the PAN holder. Some examples are:

"A" for Association of Persons (AoP)
"B" for Body of Individuals (BOI)
"C" for Company
"F" for Firm/Limited Liability Partnership
"G" for Government Agency
"H" for Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
"J" for Artificial Juridical Person
"L" for Local Authority
"P" for Individual
"T" for Trust

Fifth character: For individuals, it represents the first character of the last name/surname. For non-individuals, it represents the first character of the name.

Next four characters: They are sequential numbers from 0001 to 9999. These numbers help differentiate between multiple PAN holders with similar details.

Last character: It is an alphabetic check digit that ensures the integrity of the PAN. This digit is calculated based on the other characters in the PAN.

Combining all the above items provides a PAN with its unique identity. [Eg : ABCTY1234D]