The PAN card is a crucial document in India. It is necessary for various financial activities, such as opening a bank account, filing income tax, obtaining a credit or debit card, and investing in the stock market or mutual funds. It's important to keep your PAN card active at all times. However, there are several reasons why your PAN card may be deactivated. One common reason is the failure to link the PAN with Aadhaar. Additionally, individuals with multiple PAN cards risk deactivation by the Income Tax Department. Furthermore, fake PAN cards, issued under false identities or to non-existent individuals, will also be deactivated by the Income Tax Department.
Here we will show you how to easily check whether your PAN card is active or inactive.
How to easily check whether your PAN card is active or inactive
To check the status of your PAN card, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Open the official Income Tax e-filing website.
- Step 2: On the website, you will find a Quick Links tab on the left side. Click on "Verify PAN Status".
- Step 3: Enter your PAN card number, Date of Birth, Full Name, and Mobile number.
- Step 4: After entering all the details, click on "Continue".
- Step 5: You will receive an OTP on your mobile number for verification. Enter the OTP when prompted.
- Step 6: After verification, you will be able to see the status of your PAN card.
Meanwhile, many of us use the IRCTC website and app to book Indian Railways tickets online. This official online platform of Indian Railways is used by thousands of passengers every day. Through this app or website, you can book your own ticket or tickets for your friends. Recently, a piece of news about IRCTC went viral on social media platforms, claiming that if you book someone else's ticket online using your IRCTC ID, you may be liable for prosecution.
IRCTC clarified that the news circulating on social media about e-ticket booking is completely false. Users are permitted to book tickets for individuals with different surnames using their IRCTC ID. IRCTC also outlined the rules for e-ticket booking.
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