PIB Fact Check: Permanent Account Number, i.e., PAN Card, is an important document. A PAN Card is issued by the Income Tax Department. PAN Card contains a 10-digit unique alphanumeric number. PAN Card is used not only for tax-related work but also as an identity card. If you have also received an email asking you to download the e-PAN card, then be careful.
PIB Fact Check has clarified that this email is fake. The post claimed that this email is fake; do not reply to any such email. Nor should you click on any link, calls, SMS, etc.
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You can also take the help of the Press Information Bureau's fact-check to know any misleading news related to the government. Any person can send a screenshot, tweet, Facebook post, or URL of the fake news to PIB Fact Check on WhatsApp number 8799711259 or mail it to factcheck@pib.gov.in.
How to get an e-PAN card
1. Visit the official website of the Income Tax Department.
2. Select 'Instant e-PAN' service. You will find the option of Instant e-PAN in Quick Links on the homepage.
3. Click on 'Get New e-PAN'. After this, you will have to enter the Aadhaar card number.
4. Verify with OTP. You will receive an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Enter it.
5. Confirm Aadhaar details. Check the name, date of birth, photo, and other details.
6. After verification, your e-PAN will be ready in a few minutes. You can download it as a PDF file.
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