Everything To Know About What Is PAN Card With QR Code?

The Indian Legal System and PAN Card Abuse
It is against the law for anyone in India to have more than one PAN (Permanent Account Number) card, as per the Income Tax (I-T) Act regulations. Even so, numerous individuals and companies have been discovered to own numerous PAN cards, which they have been exploiting to falsify their tax assessments. In July 2018, the Income Tax Department started providing PAN cards with QR codes to address this problem.

PAN Card Usability Without QR Codes
Older PAN cards remain valid despite the addition of QR codes on them. The Income Tax Department has attested to the validity and functionality of both e-PAN cards and PAN cards with the older design. As a result, owners of older PAN card versions don't need to be concerned about their functionality.

Details Enclosed in the QR Code
Important details like the applicant's name, date of birth (DOB) or date of incorporation/formation for business entities, signature, PAN number, and photo are all encoded in the new PAN cards' enhanced QR code. The QR code, which is present on e-PAN cards, contains this information that has been digitally signed and coded.

How to Scan the PAN's QR Code
You can use the PAN QR Code Reader app, which is available in the Play Store, to read the Enhanced QR code. By using the auto-focus camera on your smartphone, ideally with a resolution of 12MP or more, you can access the contained information by scanning the QR code.

Connecting Aadhaar and PAN to Prevent Deactivation
Because of concerns that unlinked PANs can be fraudulent, the government intends to temporarily deactivate all PAN cards that are not connected to Aadhaar. You must link your PAN to Aadhaar to prevent deactivation.

How to Connect Your PAN to Your Aadhaar Online
Go to the e-filing platform maintained by the I-T Department to link your PAN with Aadhaar online. Go to the "Quick Links" area, choose "Link Aadhaar," and then provide your name, PAN, Aadhaar number, and captcha. Once these details are submitted and verified by UIDAI, the connection will be verified.

PAN and Aadhaar integration via SMS
As an alternative, you can use SMS to link your PAN to Aadhaar. Transmit a message using this structure: UIDPAN [space] Aadhaar's 12-digit number [space] 10-digit PAN from your Aadhar-registered mobile number to 567678 or 56161.