PAN card is an important document. In such a situation, if it is lost somewhere or it is stolen along with the purse, then you have to first file a complaint in the police station.
Like Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Driving License etc., PAN card is also included in the important documents, which you often need. PAN card is necessary after a limit in any kind of financial transaction. Whether to take a loan from the bank, to transfer a huge amount to someone, to do commercial transactions or to do any work related to income tax, it is not possible without a PAN card.
Often due to the need, many people keep it with them. Carry it with you in your pocket or in a card holder or purse. In such a situation, if your PAN card is lost even by mistake, then it becomes very difficult. But there is nothing to worry about. “Why not”… this is what we are going to tell next.
First of all complain to the police station
PAN card is an important document. In such a situation, if it is lost somewhere or it is stolen along with the purse, then you have to first file a complaint in the police station. Many states also have the facility of filing complaints online. God don’t eat it, if someone misuses your PAN, then you will be saved from falling into a ruff. Only after this you can apply for duplicate copy of PAN card.
Download E-PAN Card sitting at home (E-PAN Card):
If your PAN card is lost or stolen somewhere, then many types of your work can stop. So you don’t need to worry. You can download e-PAN card i.e. digital copy of PAN card sitting at home. The Income Tax Department has launched a new website last month. Through this, you can download your e-PAN card (e-PAN) within minutes sitting at home.
Understand here step by step process
- First of all log on to the website of Income Tax Department (https://www.incometax.gov.in/).
- Here you have to click on ‘Instant E PAN’ option. If this option is not visible, then it will appear as soon as you click on Show More.
- After the new page opens, click on the ‘New E PAN’ option here.
- Enter your PAN number here. If PAN number is not remembered, then you have the option of Aadhaar number.
- Read the terms and conditions given here and click on ‘Accept’.
- Now an OTP will come on your registered mobile number. Enter it and click on ‘Confirm’.
- After confirming, your PAN card will come in PDF format on your email id after the process. You download this ‘e-Pan’.
What is the fee for duplicate PAN card?
You can also get your new duplicate PAN card from the Income Tax Department. For this, you can visit the department’s online services website https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/ReprintEPan.html. By filling the details here, you can get a duplicate PAN card on your communication or permanent address. For PAN card within the country, you will have to pay Rs 110 as a fee at the rate of Rs 93 + 18 percent GST. At the same time, if you are living somewhere abroad and want to order there, then you will have to pay Rs 1011 including GST dispatch charge etc.
