The PAN or Permanent Account Number is an important document issued by the Income Tax Department. In view of its wide usage, the department has made the process of getting PAN hassle free. Now one can get the PAN within 10 minutes without the need of standing in long queues. Check how to get it.

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The Income Tax Department has launched a new functionality on the e-filing portal which allots a PAN to the assessee on basis of one's Aadhaar Number. This facility can be used by an assessee only if the following conditions are fulfilled:

 

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https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/ and click on the ‘Instant E-PAN’ option mentioned on the home page.

2. Click on 'Get New e-PAN’.

3. Enter the Aadhaar Number.

4. Enter the OTP received on the mobile number linked with the Aadhaar Number.

5. Validate the Aadhaar details.

6. Validate Email-id.

7. Download the e-PAN.

Also, as per the Income Tax Department, getting e-PAN is an easy and paperless process and holds same value as physical PAN Card.