Correction in PAN card: NSDL and UTIITSL provide separate online tools for users to request a correctionThe Income Tax Department enables Permanent Account Number (PAN) holders to request a correction or change in their details fed into the database in online as well as offline mode.For requesting a change in the details fed into the PAN database offline, the PAN holder is required to fill up and submit a form - provided by the taxman for this purpose - at a PAN facilitation centre.
For requesting an update or correction online, the PAN holder can use the websites ofNational Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIITSL), according to the Income Tax Department's website - incometaxindia.gov.in.
A user can request an online PAN card correction by using either of the NSDL and UTIITSL portals.( How to link SBI account with PAN card, Aadhaar card)How to apply for correction in PAN database through UTIITSL onlineOn the UTIITSL website, the user can access the service by selecting the PAN correction option under the "PAN services" section.On the next page, the user isrequired to enter fresh details - such as name, address and date of birth as provided in the supporting documents - and click on "submit" to proceed.( You can submit these documents with Form 49A while applying for a PAN)NSDL and UTIITSL also provide online facilities for users to apply for a PAN.( How to apply for a PAN card online)PANis a 10-digit alphanumeric identification number issued by the Income Tax Department.
It helps the taxman link all transactions made by the assessee with itself.
These transactions includetax payments, deduction or credit of tax at source (TDS or TCS) and income tax returns.Get Breaking news, live coverage, and Latest News from India and around the world on TheIndianSubcontinent.com.
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