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If you have applied for changes to your PAN card and want to cancel your application, it is not possible to cancel the application and apply for a new PAN card. However, you can file an application to renounce or change an additional PAN card if it was issued to you by mistake. You can cancel or surrender your PAN card online or offline. To cancel or make corrections to your PAN card, you must follow the procedures outlined by the National Government Services Portal and the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).
Cancellation of PAN Card
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Can an individual cancel their PAN application and apply for a new one? | No |
| Can an individual cancel their PAN application if they have more than one PAN card? | Yes |
| How many PAN cards can an individual possess? | One |
| How to cancel a PAN card? | Visit the official NSDL web portal, select the 'Changes or Correction in existing PAN data/Reprint of PAN card' application, fill out the form, submit, and print out the acknowledgement. |
| What is the penalty for having more than one PAN card? | As per Section 272B of the Income Tax Act, an income tax officer can impose a penalty of Rs.10,000 on an individual with more than one PAN card. |
| What is the procedure to cancel/surrender a PAN card that is being currently used? | Visit your local Income Tax Assessing Officer with a request letter to cancel/surrender your PAN. |
| What is the procedure to cancel/surrender a PAN card that is not being used? | Mention them under the sub-heading 'Mention other Permanent Account Numbers (PANs) if any, inadvertently allotted to you', and submit the corresponding PAN card copy/s for cancellation, along with the form. |
| What is the procedure to cancel/surrender a PAN card issued in the name of a company or a partnership firm? | An authorized signatory must sign the PAN card form. |
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What You'll Learn
Cancelling a PAN card online
If you have been issued multiple PAN cards, you must cancel or surrender all but one to avoid a penalty of Rs.10,000 as per Section 272B of the Income Tax Act.
To cancel a PAN card online, you must visit the National Securities Depository Limited Tax Information Network (TIN) portal and fill out form 49A. Here is a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Visit the official NSDL web portal.
Step 2: Click on the Services tab and select the option of PAN.
Step 3: Under the Change/ Correction in PAN data, click on the option to Apply.
Step 4: Click on Application Type. From the drop-down menu, click on the 'Changes or Correction in existing PAN Data/ Reprint of PAN Card (No changes in existing PAN Data)' option.
Step 5: From the Category drop-down menu, select 'Company, Firm or Partnership' and proceed with filling in the Form online.
Step 6: In Form 49A, enter the PAN that has to be cancelled in Item 11 of the Form.
Step 7: Submit the completed Form and print out the acknowledgement.
Step 8: Send the acknowledgement, along with the necessary documents, to the NSDL Office Address mentioned on the Form.
Step 9: Once the request has been processed, you will receive a notification indicating the same.
Alternatively, you can cancel your PAN card by visiting your local Income Tax Assessing Officer with a request letter to cancel/ surrender your PAN. The letter should contain your correct details, such as name, address, existing PAN number, PAN number to be surrendered, and the reason for surrender.
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Cancelling duplicate PAN cards
If you have been issued multiple PAN cards, you must cancel the duplicate cards and retain only one. According to Section 139A of the Income Tax Act of 1961, it is illegal for an individual to hold more than one PAN card, and doing so can result in heavy penalties or even jail time.
To cancel a duplicate PAN card, you can follow these steps:
- Visit the official NSDL web portal.
- Click on the "Services" tab and select the "PAN" option.
- Under "Change/ Correction in PAN data", click on the "Apply" option.
- Select the "Changes or Correction in existing PAN Data/ Reprint of PAN Card (No changes in existing PAN Data)" option from the "Application Type" drop-down menu.
- For "Category", select "Individual" or "Company, Firm or Partnership", depending on your applicant category.
- Fill out the online form with the required details. In the case of a duplicate PAN card, you must list the PAN card that is currently in use at the top of the form and the additional PAN card(s) in Item 11 of the form.
- Submit the completed form and print out the acknowledgement.
- It is recommended to keep a note of the token number generated for future reference.
Alternatively, you can submit a written request for PAN cancellation to your local Income Tax Assessing Officer. If you are cancelling duplicate PAN cards, you must specify in your letter which PAN card you wish to cancel and which one you want to keep. Remember to retain a copy of the acknowledgement letter from the IT Department as proof of your PAN cancellation request.
Please note that you cannot cancel a PAN application and apply for a new one. You can only file an application to renounce or change an additional PAN card if it was issued to you by mistake.
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Cancelling a PAN card in person
If you want to cancel your PAN card, you can do so online or in person. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to cancel your PAN card in person:
Step 1: Visit your local Income Tax Assessing Officer. You can find your area-specific Assessing Officer Code on the IT Department's official portal under the 'Services' page.
Step 2: Submit a request letter to cancel your PAN card. The letter should include your reason for cancellation, your personal details (name, PAN card number, date of birth, etc.), and any relevant documentation, such as a death certificate in the case of cancelling a deceased person's PAN card.
Step 3: If you have multiple PAN cards, you must specify which PAN card you want to cancel and which one you want to retain. You can mention this in your request letter or fill out a PAN Change Request application form, indicating the PAN card you are currently using and any additional PAN cards you want to cancel.
Step 4: Submit the PAN Correction Form and any necessary documents to the Assessing Officer of your jurisdiction. Alternatively, you can submit the documents to your nearest NSDL Collection Centre.
Step 5: Once your request has been processed, you will receive a notification. Keep this for your records.
It is important to note that an individual can only have one PAN card, and it is illegal to hold more than one. If you have multiple PAN cards, you must cancel all but one. Additionally, if you are cancelling your PAN card, make sure to update your records with banks and other relevant entities to prevent any issues.
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Applying for a new PAN card
You cannot cancel a PAN application and apply for a new one. However, you can apply for a new PAN card if you don't already have one or don't have a PAN allotted to you. This can be done online through the Protean Online PAN Services Portal. Here, you can also update your details and check your application status.
If you have been allotted a PAN but require a PAN card, you can apply online for a reprint of your PAN card. This facility is only available if your latest PAN application was processed through Protean and/or the e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department.
If you are an Individual or HUF applicant and your Address for Communication is your office, you must submit Proof of Office Address along with Proof of residential address.
If you wish to cancel your PAN card, you can do so by visiting the National Securities Depository Limited Tax Information Network (TIN) portal and filling out form 49A. If you have been issued multiple PAN cards, you can request that the duplicate card be cancelled.
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Making changes to PAN card details
It is important to get any mistakes or inaccuracies in your PAN card corrected as soon as possible. Any incorrect information on your PAN can lead to problems in the future.
To make changes to your PAN card details, you can apply for changes or corrections in PAN data through an online form provided by the Income Tax Department. The procedure is as follows:
- Visit the official NSDL web portal.
- Click on the Services tab and select the option of PAN.
- Under the Change/ Correction in PAN data, click on the option to Apply.
- Click on Application Type. From the drop-down menu, click on the Changes or Correction in existing PAN Data/ Reprint of PAN Card (No changes in existing PAN Data) option.
- From the Category drop-down menu, select the relevant category (e.g. Individual, Company, Firm, or Partnership).
- Fill in the given form with the appropriate details and click Submit.
- Once the form has been submitted, a request will be registered, and a token number will be generated and sent to your email address.
- You can use this token number to access the draft version of the form if needed.
- Continue with the PAN application form and follow the on-screen instructions.
- If you need a new physical copy of the updated PAN card, select yes.
- Upload the required documents, pay the required fees, and submit the application.
- You will receive an acknowledgement number. Take a printout of the acknowledgement, attach the documents, and send them to the NSDL office or designated offices.
You can also make updates/changes to PAN cards for minors by linking their Aadhaar with their PAN card via the Income Tax website.
If you have been issued more than one PAN card by mistake, you can request the cancellation of the duplicate card. However, you cannot cancel a PAN application and apply for a new one. You can only file an application to renounce or change an additional PAN if it was given to you mistakenly.
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Frequently asked questions
No, a PAN application cannot be cancelled and a new one applied for. You can only file an application to renounce or change an additional PAN if it was given to you by mistake.
If you have been issued with more than one PAN card by mistake, you can request that the duplicate card be cancelled. To do this, you must submit a request form together with a demand draught or check for Rs.96 payable to 'NSDL-PAN'. Alternatively, you can deposit a check (drawn on any bank) at any HDFC office in India.
If you wish to cancel a PAN card that you are currently using, you need to visit your local Income Tax Assessing Officer with a request letter to cancel your PAN. You can also do this online through the NSDL website or offline through the PAN centre.
To cancel your PAN card, you will need to submit a request letter, the dissolution deed, a copy of your PAN card, and any other required documents. You will also need to fill out a form with your personal details.
