Correction of PAN number in TDS return
How to Apply for Correction of PAN Number in TDS Return Online
In this post, we’ll go over the steps to correct or update your PAN details online using e-KYC and e-Sign. If your PAN card has incorrect information, you can easily fix it through a simple digital process. This guide will help you make the necessary changes without any hassle.
Let’s look at each section in detail:
Introduction
As per Section 139A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, every Indian taxpayer is required to have a PAN card. This document replaced the earlier General Index Registrar (GIR) Number system to streamline income tax collection and eliminate confusion.
If you have received your PAN card and find any incorrect details, you can get them corrected by following a simple update process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make the necessary changes accurately.
Steps to Correct PAN in TDS Return
Below are two methods for online PAN card correction:
PAN Reprint, Change, Correction, or Update: Step-by-Step Application Process with eKYC and eSign
1. Register and Generate a Token
- Go to protean-tinpan.com and navigate to ‘Online PAN Services’ under the Quick Links section.
- Select ‘Paperless PAN Application’ to proceed.
- Choose ‘Changes or Correction in PAN Data/Reprint’ as the application type and select ‘Individual’ under Category.
- Fill in your Title, Last Name, First Name, and Middle Name as per official records.
- Enter your Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number.
- Indicate whether you are an Indian citizen by selecting Yes or No, then enter your existing PAN number.
- Agree to the consent form, enter the Captcha code, and submit the form.
- Upon successful registration, a token number will be generated and sent to your registered email.
2. Provide Personal Details
- Click ‘Continue with PAN Application’ to proceed.
- Choose ‘Submit digitally through e-KYC & e-Sign’ as the mode of application.
- If you only need an e-PAN, select ‘No’ for the physical PAN card option. Otherwise, choose ‘Yes’ to receive a physical copy.
- Your existing PAN number will be auto-filled. Enter the last four digits of your Aadhaar carefully.
- If you want your Aadhaar photo on the PAN card, select ‘Yes’; otherwise, choose ‘No’ to explore other options.
- Tick the appropriate checkboxes to indicate which details need correction.
- The information entered during registration will be auto-filled.
- Choose your Gender from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your Father’s Name (mandatory) and Mother’s Name (mandatory from May 1, 2024). Ensure they are entered correctly.
- The residential address from your Aadhaar will be auto-captured.
- Provide your Country Code, Area/STD Code, and verify the Telephone/Mobile Number and Email ID.
- If you have multiple PAN numbers assigned by mistake, mention them.
- Click ‘Next’ to move to the document submission section.
3. Upload Documents and Confirm Details
- Your Proof of Identity, Proof of Address, and Proof of Date of Birth will be pre-filled.
- For Proof of PAN, select ‘Copy of PAN’ from the dropdown menu.
- Under Declaration, choose whether you are submitting the application for yourself or as a representative.
- Enter the number of supporting documents enclosed and the place of submission, then click ‘Submit’.
- You will now see a confirmation screen.
- Enter the first 8 digits of your Aadhaar and review the details.
- If any corrections are needed, click ‘Edit’ to go back and make changes.
4. Payment and Authentication
- Click ‘Next’ to go to the payment page and complete the application fee using any available online payment method.
- After successful payment, you will be redirected to the authentication portal.
- Check the consent box to allow Aadhaar details to be used for PAN correction.
- Click ‘Continue with e-KYC authentication’.
- After authentication, you will be taken to the e-Sign portal to digitally sign the application.
- Re-enter your Aadhaar number and provide consent for e-Sign.
- Click ‘Send OTP’ to complete authentication.
- Once verified, your application will be digitally signed, and a digitally signed PDF will appear on the screen.
- Your e-PAN will be emailed to you within two hours, and if you opted for a physical card, it will be delivered to your address.
Step-by-Step Guide: PAN Reprint, Correction, and Update Using eSign
1. Registration and Token Generation
- Visit protean-tinpan.com and go to Online PAN Services under Quick Links.
- Select Paperless PAN Application and choose the relevant option.
- Fill out the registration form to generate a token number—a necessary step for all PAN applications.
- Under Application Type, select Changes or Correction in PAN Data/Reprint and choose Individual under Category.
- Enter your Title, Full Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number.
- Indicate whether you are an Indian citizen and provide your existing PAN number.
- Accept the consent form, enter the Captcha, and click Submit.
- A token number will be generated and sent to your registered email ID.
2. Enter Personal Details
- Click Continue with PAN Application.
- Choose Submit scanned images through e-Sign as the mode of application.
- Select whether you need a physical PAN card or only an e-PAN.
- Your existing PAN number will be automatically populated.
- Carefully enter the last four digits of your Aadhaar and your name as per Aadhaar.
- Check the relevant boxes for the corrections or updates required.
- Your previously entered details will be auto-filled.
- Choose your Gender and enter your father’s name (mandatory). From May 1, 2024, the mother’s name will also be required.
- Under Contact Details, enter your residential address, country code, and area/STD code.
- Your phone number and email ID will be pre-filled.
- If you have multiple PAN numbers, mention them.
- Click Next to proceed to the Documents Details section.
3. Upload Documents and Confirm Details
- Select valid documents for Proof of Identity, Proof of Address, and Proof of Date of Birth.
- For Proof of PAN, choose Copy of PAN from the dropdown.
- In the Declaration section, select whether you are applying for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
- Mention the number of documents enclosed.
- Upload your photo and signature:
- Photo: JPG format, DPI below 200, 3.5cm x 2.5cm, max 50kB.
- Signature: JPG format, DPI below 200, 2cm x 4.5cm, max 50kB.
- Preview the uploaded images before proceeding.
- Photo: JPG format, DPI below 200, 3.5cm x 2.5cm, max 50kB.
- Upload additional supporting documents in PDF format, ensuring the file size does not exceed 300kB.
- Click Submit to proceed. You will then see a confirmation screen.
- Enter the first 8 digits of your Aadhaar and verify the details.
- If any changes are needed, click Edit to make corrections.
4. Make Payment and Authenticate
- Click Next to go to the payment page and complete the payment using available online options.
- Once payment is successful, you’ll be redirected to the authentication portal.
- Check the consent box to allow Aadhaar-based verification for your PAN update.
- Proceed with e-KYC authentication.
- Enter your Aadhaar number again and provide consent for e-Sign.
- Click Send OTP, enter the received OTP, and complete authentication.
- Your digitally signed application will be generated and displayed.
- You will receive your e-PAN within two hours, while the physical PAN card will be delivered to your registered address.
Documents Needed for PAN Card Correction Online
To update your existing PAN card, you’ll need to submit the following documents:
- A copy of your current PAN card
- Proof of identity (Aadhaar card, passport, driving licence, or voter ID)
- Proof of address (such as a utility bill)
- Proof of date of birth (birth certificate or 10th pass certificate)
We have reached the end! Let us know what you think in the comments section below; we’re happy to answer your inquiries.
FAQs
1. How many times may a Deductor update a Deductee's PAN on Traces?
Ans: 1. Deductor can only update a Deductee’s valid PAN with another valid PAN once.
- The deductor can update an incorrect PAN in the regular statement with a valid PAN but not with another invalid PAN.
2. When is a PAN Correction necessary for TRACES?
Ans: Deductor should do PAN Correction when the following PAN errors occur:
- The PAN is technically invalid.
- PAN is not available with CPC (TDS).
- A valid PAN is not stated in the Statement at all. For example, consider PANNOTAVBL.
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