The PAN card plays a crucial role in almost every financial transaction in India. Whether opening a bank account, taking out a loan, or filing an income tax return, it is a mandatory document. Without it, you can neither conduct major banking transactions nor complete any investment process.
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What are the problems with an inactive PAN card?
If your PAN card has been deactivated, your financial activities may be disrupted. Transactions exceeding ₹50,000 will not be possible in your bank account, tax-related work may be delayed, and obtaining a loan from any financial app or NBFC will be difficult. Therefore, it is important to check your PAN card status periodically.
How to Check PAN Card Status Online
- If you suspect that your PAN card has been deactivated, you can easily check it online. Visit the Income Tax Department’s website, incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in.
- Go to the ‘Quick Links’ section and click on the ‘Verify PAN Status’ option.
- Enter your PAN number, name, date of birth, and 10-digit mobile number in the form that opens.
- Your PAN card status will be displayed on your mobile number. After entering it, click ‘Validate’.
- In a few seconds, your PAN card status will be displayed on the screen, whether it is active or inactive.
Why does a PAN card become inactive?
Sometimes a PAN card becomes inactive because the holder has not linked it to Aadhaar or because incorrect information has been entered. If Aadhaar and PAN are not linked, the Income Tax Department temporarily deactivates the PAN card.
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What to do if the PAN card is not activated?
If your PAN card appears inactive, first check whether your Aadhaar is linked to it. If not, visit the Income Tax Department’s website and complete the PAN-Aadhaar linking process. Your PAN card will become active again within a few days after linking.
