Now everybody is talking about PAN Card 2.0. The BJP-led central government has launched the PAN Card 2.0 project, under which taxpayers will be given a free e-PAN card. The objective of this initiative is to make the PAN card a common identifier for all government digital systems. In the 2023 budget, the government had announced its implementation. This system will not only make the process simple and secure but will also ensure that a single person does not have more than one PAN card.
What is PAN 2.0?
Free e-PAN card: The new PAN card will be sent free of cost in digital format to the registered email of the taxpayers.
QR code: This e-PAN card will come with a QR code, which will help in easily verifying the information it contains.
Common Business Identifier: PAN will be used as a universal identification tool for all government departments.
How to download an e-PAN card?
If your PAN is issued by NSDL or UTIITSL, you can follow this simple procedure:
Visit the NSDL e-PAN portal.
Log in to the official website of NSDL.
Enter your information.
PAN Number
Aadhaar Number (for individual users)
Birthdate
Submit Information
Tick the given checkbox and click on the submit button.
Verify Details
A new page will show your details registered with the Income Tax Department.
OTP Verification
Choose where you want to receive the OTP (mobile/email).
Enter the OTP and validate it within 10 minutes.
Download
After successful verification, your e-PAN card will be available for download.
Charges for Physical PAN Card
If you ask for a physical PAN card, then there will be a nominal fee for this. However, the e-PAN card is free and sufficient for most needs.
