How NRIs Can Manage Inoperative PAN Cards​

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Didn’t link your PAN with Aadhaar?
Your PAN Card has become inoperative. But worry not! You can make your PAN Card operational again. Here’s how.

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If you have Aadhaar Card

If you have an Aadhaar Card link your PAN-Aadhaar to make the card operative. A penalty will be levied for missing the deadline. 

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If you don’t have Aadhaar Card

As an NRI, you might not have an Aadhaar Card. In such cases, you just must update your residential status in your tax records.

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To update, you need to file an application with the Assessing Officer of the tax department. File it offline or send an email to change your residential status.

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You must submit a set of documents to change the residential status. These documents include copies of PAN, passport, details of foreign stay.

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The Assessing Officer will review your application and change your residential status. After this, your PAN card would become operative.

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Check your PAN Card. If it is inoperative, follow the steps and activate it so that you can file your income tax returns without hassles. 

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