
Losing your Permanent Account Number (PAN) or damaging it while you are living in another country is quite a troublesome situation. However, the good news is that as an NRI, you can now apply for a reprint PAN card from any corner of the world. Every permanent account number issued to a PAN card is valid for a lifetime. NRIs who have accidentally lost it need not apply for a new PAN card; you can now apply for a duplicate PAN card to the Income Tax Department of India.
As with the emerging technology and automation, the Income Tax Department of India now allows you to request a reprint of your PAN card without getting your details changed.
NRIs can now get their PAN card reprinted through two modes: online and offline. Talking about the online option, NRIs have to submit their forms and required documents at the Protean or UTITSL websites. The Protean is formerly known as SDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited. If the NRI has chosen the offline option, then they must visit the nearest PAN facilitation center. Let us take a look at a detailed process for both online and offline
Below is a detailed explanation of how you can apply for your duplicate PAN card through online means:
To track the status of their PAN cards, NRIs need to visit the official website of either UTITSL or Protean.
Note: The Process of tracking the NRI duplicate PAN card status is easy on UTITSL and Protean, just make sure to add the right information and acknowledgement number.
There are a few things NRIs have to keep in mind while applying for a duplicate PAN card
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File an FIR at your nearest police station on priority basis
The fees for a physical duplicate PAN card is INR 107 in India and INR 1017 outside India respectively.
Although it is not compulsory to file an FIR for a lost PAN card, doing so will allow you to safeguard your PAN number from any illegitimate use.
No, you cannot apply for another permanent address number card if you already have one, as this is a punishable offense under Section 272B of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Yes, if your PAN card is stolen or lost, it can be used for illegitimate transactions. Hence, it is advised to file a police complaint.
It should be Rs. 10,000 to 1,000,00 depending on the severity of the violation.
Yes, it is valid until you hold only one permanent address number.
A valid government backed proof of identity, like a voter ID card, Aadhaar card, driving license, or ration card, etc.
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