PAN 2.0: CBDT announces free e-PAN updates; details here.

The central government has launched PAN 2.0, an upgraded version of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) system, aimed at enhancing taxpayer services in India. This e-governance initiative seeks to modernize the taxpayer registration process through technology. PAN 2.0 will completely replace the existing PAN/TAN 1.0 system, streamlining essential and additional PAN/TAN functions, including PAN validation services.

Currently, PAN-related services are spread across three different portals (e-Filing Portal, UTIITSL Portal, and Protean e-Gov Portal). Under the PAN 2.0 project, all PAN/TAN services will be integrated into a single unified portal managed by the Income Tax Department (ITD). This portal will offer end-to-end services such as allotment, updation, correction, online PAN validation, AADHAAR-PAN linking, reprint of PAN cards, and more. The system will also ensure a fully online, paperless process, with PAN allotment, updation, and corrections being offered free of charge. e-PANs will be sent directly to the registered email addresses.