Pan Card
Pan Card Cancellation: How to cancel a PAN after death of the PAN holder
How to lodge a PAN related complaint online
Surrender PAN Card: How to surrender additional PAN card and what are the consequences
PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline extended till March 2019: CBDT order
How to update a minor's PAN card once he becomes adult
How to link PAN with Aadhaar
CBDT amends PAN application form to include third gender option
Father's name not mandatory for PAN application in case mother is single parent
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A major PAN card misuse scam likely unfolding across India; many cases already reported
PAN numbers of deceased people, illiterate people, people who do not frequently use the number, etc., are being misused to carry out property transactions. The cases only come to light after I-T department notices.
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Aadhaar Card for NRIs: Details you can update if you live abroad & a guide on how to
Updating Aadhar card details is crucial for NRIs to maintain access to services. This guide helps NRIs update their Aadhar information for identity proof, government services, financial transactions, and PAN linking.
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Man files ITR, finds company with Rs 9 crore turnover opened in his name
Chandan Soni, a resident of Gwalior, discovered that his personal details – PAN card and Aadhaar card – had been misused to create a fraudulent GST number and a fake company in his name. This company, "MG SALES", even showed a fabricated turnover exceeding Rs 9 crore. Now, the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing is investigating this identity theft and potential financial crime.
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Delhi Police uncovers trafficking of Rohingyas from Myanmar to India & Russia
Delhi Police uncovered a racket involved in trafficking of Rohingyas from Myanmar through Bangladesh to various regions of India and other foreign nations. Two individuals, one of whom was an agent from Myanmar’s Rakhine, were apprehended in Hyderabad following the return of a Myanmar couple who had traveled to Russia using counterfeit Indian passports to New Delhi.
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Credit score: How to get CIBIL score without PAN Card
Your credit history is taken into account when you apply for loan while determining your CIBIL score. CIBIL does this computation using a proprietary method.
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NTA re-opens registration window for NEET (UG)
The National Testing Agency has reopened the window for the National Eligibility-Cum Entrance Test (UG) 2024 examination after multiple requests from applicants.
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New insurance rule from April 1: How to open an e-Insurance account, documents required, how to convert
This shift to digitisation is supported by four insurance repositories: CAMS, Karvy, NSDL Database Management (NDML), and the Central Insurance Repository of India.
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After Congress, CPI gets I-T Dept notice for Rs 11-crore dues
The Communist Party of India (CPI) received an income tax notice for Rs 11 crore dues due to discrepancies in using an old PAN card for tax returns. The party plans to challenge the notice legally. This comes amidst similar notices received by other opposition parties, sparking allegations of political targeting.
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Maharashtra makes inclusion of mother's name mandatory in all govt documents
The Maharashtra cabinet earlier today decided to make inclusion of mother's name will be mandatory on all govt documents like Birth certificates, School documents, property documents, Aadhar cards, and PAN cards.
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Office buildings taking government ID of visitors raises data privacy concerns
Indian office building operators, including DLF, Embassy, Brookfield, and Mindspace, are facing criticism for insisting on taking government identification cards of visitors for verification, making the process lengthy and raising concerns over personal data safety. While there are no clear guidelines, legal experts question the intent behind demanding government IDs.
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In interim order, Bombay HC restrains several entities from operating unauthorised PAN card services
The Bombay High Court has passed an ex-parte interim order restraining several entities from operating websites claiming to provide PAN card services on behalf of UTIITSL. The court noted that this act poses a "national level threat" due to the potential misuse of PAN card services.
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KYC Simplified: Cashfree Payments launches no-code verification solution ‘KYC Link’
The process, which can be automated or done manually, allows merchants to send verification links via SMS, email, or WhatsApp.
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11.5 crore PAN cards deactivated after missing PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline; Here is how to check PAN-Aadhaar linking status
In response to a Right to Information (RTI) request, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) revealed that 11.5 crore PAN cards were deactivated since they weren't connected to Aadhaar cards by the deadline.
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PAN-Aadhaar linking: What NRIs need to know about inoperative PANs
The impact of PAN-Aadhaar linking was primarily focused on domestic income taxpayers and did not directly apply to international taxpayers. Nevertheless, the issue of inactive PAN cards has caused significant turmoil, resulting in the freezing of investments and the inability of NRIs to file their income tax returns.
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Two held in Surat for forging documents like Aadhaar, PAN cards using website
Two individuals have been arrested in Surat, Gujarat for forging documents such as Aadhaar and PAN cards as well as voter IDs using a website. They accessed the government database illegally, forging around two lakh identity proof documents which were sold for prices ranging from Rs 15 to Rs 200 each.
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Protean eGov awards media mandate to Lodestar UM
Protean eGov Technologies has awarded its media mandate to Lodestar UM after a competitive multi-agency pitch. The mandate covers the whole media spectrum including mainline, digital, out-of-home, and special projects. Protean eGov Technologies is a pioneer of Digital Public Infrastructure, regtech, and Open Networks. Through partnering with Lodestar UM, the company aims to advance its objective of creating an inclusive digital India and maximise its brand recognition.
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How to change name in PAN card as per Aadhaar details
On our documents, names are frequently spelt somewhat differently or due to spelling errors, mismatch with the name in our Aadhaar. Additionally, people occasionally may need to modify their PAN Card name for legal reasons.
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YouTuber in Bulandshahr receives Rs 2.6 crore income tax notice. Read why
Drawing an average monthly income of Rs 20,000 from his YouTube channel, Singh received the initial notice in October last year. Seeking counsel from a Chartered Accountant, he was taken aback to discover that his PAN card was linked to seven registered firms. These entities included one in Telangana, five in Delhi, and one in UP's Amroha. Curiously, Singh maintains that he has no knowledge whatsoever of these companies or how his PAN card could have been exploited without his consent.
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PAN is mandatory if your Sahara Refund claim is above this amount
Before claiming for a refund, the investor should make sure that their Aadhaar card is linked to their mobile number, and second, the Aadhaar card must be linked to their bank account
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I-T lens on use of multiple PAN cards in weddings, big purchases
Sale and purchase of goods or services exceeding ₹2 lakh in cash must be reported on form SFT-013 by the seller. As per the board's plan, details of which have been shared on some tax platforms and are being discussed in industry circles, such transactions need to be inspected closely since it has noticed rampant circumvention of this provision.
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Inoperative PAN is not inactive: Income Tax Department clarifies on ITR filing, NRI PAN cards
If a person is eligible to receive an Aadhar Card number, they must link it with their PAN card in accordance with Section 139AA (2). The deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar was June 30, 2023.
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PAN-Aadhar not linked yet? Ten financial transactions that you cannot do anymore
Here are the financial transactions that you can no longer do.PAN-Aadhar not linked yet? Ten financial transactions that you cannot do anymore
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Haven’t linked your PAN with Aadhaar? Pay 20% TDS for your fixed deposit
If a PAN is not linked to Aadhaar, it will become inoperative as of July 1, 2023, and the customer won't be able to file Form 15 G/H.
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Losing revenue, govt to crack down on identity theft and PAN, Aadhaar misuse
The finance ministry has proposed a substantial increase in penalty and punishment to the ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity) for inclusion in the proposed Data Protection Bill, likely to be introduced in the monsoon session of Parliament.
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Post merger, how HDFC customers can get TDS certificate for ITR filing
Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), a mortgage lender, and HDFC Bank, a private sector bank, became a merged entity as of July 1. Here are important FAQs on TDS, PAN Card on Form 15G after the merger, according to the HDFC Bank website.
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What are card protection plans? Kanishka Gadi explains
Card protection plans have been in vogue from a very, very long time now but as you rightly said that not many people understand what are the kinds of coverages that they should be taking and what is the kind of protection that they should be having.
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Explained: If you miss linking PAN with Aadhaar by March 31st, what happens
The deadline to link your PAN card with Aadhaar card is March 31, 2023. If your PAN is not linked with your Aadhaar, PAN will become inoperative. According to a recent tweet from the Income Tax Department, “As per IT Act,1961, it is mandatory for all PAN holders, to link their PAN with Aadhaar before 31.3.23. From 1.4.23, the unlinked PAN shall become inoperative. Please link today!”Explained: If you miss linking PAN with Aadhaar by March 31st, what happens
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Not linking PAN-Aadhaar can restrict your NPS transactions from April 1, 2023
Subscribers to the National Pension System are notified that NPS account will be regarded KYC non-compliant, and NPS transactions will be restricted until your PAN and Aadhaar card are linked.
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9 common money transactions that you can still do with inoperative PAN card
Your PAN will become inoperative if it is not linked to Aadhaar by June 30, 2023. Though inoperative PAN will make it difficult for an individual to do certain transactions. However, there are certain transactions that will continue with inoperative PAN albeit with higher TDS and TCS deduction on the money transactions.
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DGGI Gurugram bust fake ITC racket worth Rs 863 crore, 2 held
"Huge number of forged/ morphed/ fake soft copies of documents like rent agreements, electricity bills, aadhar card, driving license, PAN card, etc were detected in the laptops resumed from this secret office, which were used to create and operate their fake entities," finance ministry said in a statement issued on Thursday.
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How to avoid PAN card misuse? Here are some tips that can protect you from cyber fraud
There are many instances where top celebrities like Shilpa Shetty and MS Dhoni have been victims of cyber fraud through pan card misuse by a third party. This can happen to anyone for instance when you book your flight or railway tickets and enter your PAN number you make it easier for hackers to find out your PAN.
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Inoperative doesn't mean inactive: Tax department allays NRIs' fear over PAN cards
While Non-Resident Indians NRIs are not required to obtain an Aadhaar number, the recent conclusion of the deadline for linking PAN and Aadhaar numbers caused distress for many NRIs, as their PAN cards have become 'inoperative.'
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Haryana Police unearth Rs 100-crore pan-India cyber fraud, breaks network of scammers in Nuh
Haryana police found that cyber-fraudsters had carried out scams worth INR 100 crore across India. Around 28,000 cases of cyber frauds, located in 35 Indian states and union territories, were linked to a recent cybercrime bust in Nuh district. During coordinated raids undertaken on 27-28 April, 102 teams of 5,000 policemen detained 125 suspected hacker.
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Bengaluru landlord rejects renter's application for ‘low marks’ in Class 12th
While it may seem implausible, but the entire interaction was recorded on a WhatsApp conversation that the Twitter user's cousin had with a broker. Twitter user Shubh (@kadaipaneeeer) shared how a broker asked his cousin Yogesh to share his LinkedIn, Twitter profiles, joining letter of the company he was employed with and his mark sheets of Class 10th and 12th, apart from Aadhar and PAN cards. He also asked him to write a 200-word piece about himself.
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Paid blue ticks lead to fears of fake Twitter accounts, say experts
Experts said decision of Twitter to offer blue tick verification for a subscription fee (goes to as low as Rs 650 per month if used through web, not Android or iOS) runs risk of “trapping gullible people” into unlawful activities as the check-mark in blue had become almost synonymous with authenticity and official word.
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Home loan demand dips in December qtr as rate hikes pinch
Since May 2022, the RBI has raised its benchmark repo rate by 250 basis points (100bps = 1 percentage point) to 6. 5% — which banks have passed on to borrowers gradually. The minimum home loan rate is currently 8. 5% as compared to 6. 5% a year ago.
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IBPS LIC ADO Mains admit card 2023 released, here’s how to download
The admit card for the IBPS LIC ADO Mains exam has been released on the official website.
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How to check Aadhaar card, PAN card linking status online
The PAN card and Aadhaar card linking deadline was June 30, 2023. If you fail to link your PAN with your Aadhaar by the deadline, your PAN will become inoperative. Note that failure to link the PAN card with the Aadhaar card carries a penalty Rs. 1000.
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Aadhaar-PAN linking last date extended: How to link Aadhaar card with PAN card
PAN-Aadhaar deadline extension: The government has extended the Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline from March 31 to June 30, 2023, by three months. The CBDT has announced that all unlinked PAN cards will stop functioning as of July 1, 2023.
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PAN- Aadhaar name mismatch: Is there a mismatch in name, date of birth in your PAN and Aadhaar, here’s what to do
Your personal information, such name, gender, and date of birth, must match in both documents in order for Aadhaar and PAN to be linked.
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Scammers used Dhoni, Sachin's PAN details to get credit cards: How to save yourself from this fraud
As per police report, a group of fraudsters allegedly procured PAN details of Bollywood actors and cricketers from their GST Identification Numbers available online, and got credit cards issued in their names from Pune-based fintech startup 'One Card'. The accused allegedly duped banks of over Rs 50 lakh.
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Blue chips will shift to T+1 settlement cycle on Jan 27
The stock market will move to a shorter trading cycle on Jan 27. This will allow buyers and sellers to get shares and money, respectively, in their accounts one working day after trade.
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Investment banks see fees drop to 4-year low
Investment banking in India decreased in fees by 16% in 2022, making it the lowest annual tally since 2018. Fees collected by investment bankers in 2022 from activities tied to equity markets was 989 million, which was less than the 12 billion fees collected in 2021 and 11 billion fees collected in 2020.
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PAN not linked with Aadhaar by March-end to be rendered inoperative: I-T advisory
"As per Income-tax Act, 1961, it is mandatory for all PAN holders, who do not fall under the exempt category, to link their PAN with Aadhaar before 31.3.2023. From 1.04.2023, the unlinked PAN shall become inoperative," it said.
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Budget likely to drop PAN for some financial transactions with Aadhaar
Banks have approached the government, saying that since accounts are seeded with Aadhaar, there is no need for PAN as well. "We have received representations in this regard, and they are being examined," said an official aware of the matter.
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Thinking of securing your debit, credit & other plastic cards? Learn what it means from Aparna Ramachandra
"To start with, if you misplace or you lose your wallet and you have this protection plan, then with a single call, all your cards get blocked and reissuance of the cards gets initiated and PAN card replacement is also taken care of. If you have a mobile SIM that you want to change, that is also taken care of. Basically one had to go to the police station and file an FIR and after that start the paperwork. Now one call can take care of all of this."
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How to identify fake PAN card
It is important to note that each person should only have one PAN card, and obtaining or possessing more than one PAN card is illegal and can result in a fine of up to Rs 10,000, as per tax laws.
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Over 23,000 higher education courses to be made available for free on new portal: UGC
Over 23,000 higher education courses, including programmes on Artificial Intelligence, cyber security and early childhood care, will now be available free of cost on a new web portal, the University Grants Commission (UGC) said on Thursday.
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Sunny Leone’s PAN card used to procure loan worth Rs 2000; actress upset over CIBIL score hit
Bollywood actress Sunny Leone alleged that her PAN card was misused in a loan fraud. The actress, in a now-deleted tweet, claimed that her PAN was used to procure a loan of Rs 2,000. She tweeted, “Some idiot used my Pan to take a 2000 Rs loan." She also stated that the financial firm from which the loan was procured, did 'nothing' to help her. Watch!Sunny Leone’s PAN card used to procure loan worth Rs 2000; actress upset over CIBIL score hit
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Form 16: What you should check in TDS certificate while filing ITR
Form 16 is one of the essential documents required to file income tax return (ITR). The TDS certificate (Form 16) has two parts and both the parts must bear the TRACES logo. One must note that at present ITR forms come with a lot of the information pre-filled. This makes it all the more important to check the information furnished in the TDS certificate.
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How to make a life insurance claim upon maturity
One can also opt to receive a postdated cheque to receive maturity benefits, which can then be deposited after the maturity date.
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Linking PAN-Aadhaar after July 1 to cost you more: How to link PAN with Aadhaar
You will be charged Rs 500 if you link your PAN with Aadhaar on or before June 30, 2022. If the PAN-Aadhaar link is completed on or after July 1, 2022, a charge of Rs 1,000 would be required.
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Government's WhatsApp chatbot to offer easy access to documents stored in digital locker
The services include creating and authentication of the DigiLocker account, downloading important documents such as permanent account number (PAN) card, driving licence, vehicle registration numbers, class 10th and 12th mark sheet, and insurance policy documents.
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Now download Digilocker documents like PAN, driving license via MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp
The DigiLocker is a digital platform for issuing and verifying papers and certificates, thus removing the need for physical documents. WhatsApp users can use the chatbot by simply sending ‘Namaste or Hi or Digilocker’ to WhatsApp number +91 9013151515.
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NSDL nomination: How to add, change nominee details online in demat account
The SEBI's July 23, 2021, circular states that investors opening new trading and or demat account(s) on or after October 01, 2021, shall have the choice of providing nomination or opting out nomination.
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Government's WhatsApp chatbot to become a one-stop-destination to access slew of official documents
The service is expected to be formally launched in the next few weeks.
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PSBs recover more than Rs 5.49 lakh crore over last 7 fiscal years: Govt in Lok Sabha
To a question related to PAN Card, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in some cases, persons have been allotted more than one PAN. However, all duplicate PAN cards, as per record, have been de-duplicated, he said. The number of PANs which have been de-duplicated is 12,12,527, he said, and added this does not include PANs which have been re-activated over a period of time.
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How LIC policyholder can update PAN details with the insurer to invest in its proposed IPO
“In the interest of our policyholders, we have in the past been running advertisements calling upon you to update your PAN details in our records. If you yet have not provided this information to the corporation, please do so at the earliest."
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NSDL e-Governance gets RBI's in-principle approval as Account Aggregator
NSDL e-Governance has been at the forefront of creating the nation's digital public infrastructure, and managing and securing citizen data at population scale. The Account Aggregator network, a financial data-sharing system, could revolutionise investment and credit, giving millions of consumers greater access and control over their financial records and expanding the potential pool of customers for lenders and fintech companies.
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How to select the right product to export
India is a tropical country and handmade carpets sell better in colder countries and home lifestyle products are a good option to start an exporting business.
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All the documents NRIs will need when buying real estate in India
As an NRI you will not need any special permission to buy an immovable property. However, while you can buy residential or commercial property you cannot purchase agricultural plots, farmhouses or plantations.
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How to get your PAN reprinted
Reprint is possible only if there is no change in details of the card. This facility can be availed by the PAN card holders, whose latest PAN application was processed through NSDL e-Gov or had obtained PAN using ‘Instant e-PAN’ facility on e-filling portal of the Income Tax department.
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Five tips to help NRIs optimise tax savings while living and earning abroad
These tips include making the most of your pension fund and home loan deductions, as well as maximizing the provisions on the sale of foreign assets.
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What to do with Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID and other official documents after death of holder
Here is a look at how to deal with different government official documents such as PAN, Aadhaar, passport etc. of someone who has passed away. How long are they supposed to keep these? Further, can they surrender these documents to the institutions governing and issuing them? If not, then what should the legal heirs do with such official documents.
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Jewellers urge FM to reduce GST rate, increase PAN card limit to Rs 5 lakh in Budget 2022
GJC has urged FM to raise the PAN card limit from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh citing that many households in rural India do not hold PAN cards and face difficulty in arranging minimum required jewellery in times of need especially post pandemic.
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Govt extends Aadhaar PAN linkage deadline till June 30
The Board added that representations were received from taxpayers that the last date for intimating the Aadhaar number may further be extended in the wake of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. The last date prior to extension was March 31, 2021.
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PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline extended to June 30, 2021
This extension will come as a relief for those who still have not linked their PAN with their Aadhaar as of yet.
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Not linking PAN and Aadhaar by March 31, 2021 will cost you Rs 1,000: Here is why
As per the newly inserted law, the government will specify the amount of penalty that will be levied on not linking PAN with Aadhaar by the due date, where the penal amount will not exceed Rs 1,000.
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Sebi tweaks framework on Unique Client Code, PAN
In case of e-PAN, members need to verify the authenticity of e-PAN with the details on the website of IT Department and maintain the soft copy of PAN in their records.
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1.28 lakh people over 60 years get 1st dose of COVID vaccine on first day
The next phase of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from Monday for those over 60 years of age and for people aged 45 and above with specified co-morbid conditions.
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State, districts required to pre-register COVID-19 Vaccination Centres on Co-WIN2.0
The registration begins from March 1 at 9 am. The eligible beneficiaries can choose the centre of their choice and book an appointment based on the slots available.
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Third phase of COVID-19 Vaccination will begin from 1 March 2021 in Assam
The COVID-19 vaccine will be provided free of charge at the government health facilities. However, in this phase, it will also be available on payment-basis at identified private health facilities empanelled under AB-PMJAY, Atal Amrit Abhiyan and CGHS.
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Punjab government hikes grant for marriage of construction workers' daughters to Rs 51,000
Further, to ease the process of availing the benefit of the scheme, the chief minister has approved modification in the existing conditions to make valid marriage certificates issued by any religious body -- gurdwaras, temples and churches -- acceptable for the purpose, the statement said.
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Aadhaar data can't be used to update NPR: Govt to Parliamentary panel
The Union government has told the parliamentary standing committee on home affairs that Aadhaar database cannot be used for updating the National Population Register (NPR) as neither can consolidated details of a family be obtained nor can a family structure be created using Aadhaar.
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ITR filing: List of essential documents to finalise tax return
An individual is not required to submit any documents while filing an income tax return. However, there are several documents that are required to finalise tax returns. Here is a list of such documents.
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Govt makes it mandatory for foreign cos operating e-commerce platforms in India to have PAN
"An e-commerce operator will be a "non-resident who owns, operates or manages digital or electronic facility or platform for online sale of goods or online provision of services or both," the CBDT said in the notification.
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MMTC-PAMP launches buy-back, exchange offers for gold
"These are indeed challenging times worldwide, and the significant uptick in jewellers and consumers selling gold assets to offset hardships is expected to continue for some time," MMTC-PAMP Chief Executive Officer Managing Director Vikas Singh said in a statement.
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How to get duplicate PAN card online
Permanent Account Number or commonly known as PAN card is one of the important financial document. PAN is required to conduct various financial transactions such as investing in fixed deposit, mutual funds and so on.
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32.71 crore permanent account numbers (PAN) linked with biometric ID Aadhaar: Govt
The total PAN allotment as on June 29 stood at 50.95 crore, as per the tweet. The 12-digit biometric ID Aadhaar is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India, or UIDAI, to a resident of India, and PAN is a 10-digit alphanumeric number allotted by the income tax department to a person, firm or entity.
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Dhiway offers blockchain tech for data verification
This is to help companies and individuals avoid the hassle of establishing their personal identities, credentials or data many times over.
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How to get insurance plan for credit/debit card, PAN card, membership card
There are various providers like card protection plan companies, banks, credit card companies and finance companies offering variants of the product. A card protection plan can help by providing insurance cover against loss, theft or fraud that has occurred.