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New PAN Regulations for NRIs, Foreign Entities & Their Representatives

Income Tax : India’s new PAN compliance framework introduces stricter documentation and verification requirements for NRIs and foreign entiti...

May 12, 2026 1821 Views 0 comment Print

Changes in Application for PAN w.e.f 01.04.2026

Income Tax : The issue involves stricter PAN application requirements removing Aadhaar-only filings. The key takeaway is that additional identi...

April 4, 2026 4251 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Form No. 93/94/95/96: Application for Allotment of PAN

Income Tax : The government introduced new PAN forms to simplify application procedures and reduce errors. The update ensures better user exper...

March 26, 2026 27285 Views 0 comment Print

TDS Demand Pending Due to PAN–Aadhaar Non-Linking: What to Do?

Income Tax : The framework clarifies that relief from higher TDS/TCS applies only within specific timelines under CBDT circulars. PAN activatio...

March 21, 2026 4041 Views 0 comment Print

Inoperative PAN – A Silent Tax Trap for Non-Residents

Income Tax : Database mismatches can wrongly deactivate PAN for NRIs, resulting in higher tax withholding and significant capital blockage duri...

February 23, 2026 747 Views 0 comment Print


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Draft Income Tax Rule 157 – Persons Exempt from Obtaining PAN under Section 262

Income Tax : Rule 157 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 exempts specified non-residents and eligible foreign investors from obtaining PAN, su...

March 1, 2026 675 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Income Tax Rule 154 – Application for allotment of a PAN

Income Tax : Rule 158 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 prescribes detailed PAN application forms, timelines, document requirements, and Aadh...

March 1, 2026 576 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Income Tax Rule 159: Transactions in relation to which PAN is to be quoted or applied for Section 262(1)(f), 262(10)(c) and 262(10)(e)

Income Tax : Draft Rule 159 mandates quoting or applying for PAN in specified high-value banking, securities, property and cash transactions, w...

March 1, 2026 1068 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Plans PAN 2.0 Rollout to Simplify Tax Services

Income Tax : PAN 2.0 to simplify PAN/TAN processes with tech upgrades. Project to launch in 18 months post MSP onboarding. India has over 81 cr...

August 7, 2025 846 Views 0 comment Print

When Unknown PANs Haunt Your Inbox – How to Protect Yourself

Income Tax : Received an unknown PAN alert? Learn how to protect yourself! This article covers a taxpayer's recent dilemma with unauthorized PA...

June 16, 2025 4368 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Delay Condonation Request Directed to Correct Jurisdiction After PAN Transfer

Income Tax : The Court directed the jurisdictional authority to consider the delay condonation request after PAN transfer. It held that the app...

April 4, 2026 807 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Directs Restoration of Old PAN After New PAN Cancelled

Income Tax : The High Court recorded that the new PAN had been cancelled and directed the petitioner to apply for restoration of the old PAN. T...

February 26, 2026 570 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Raipur Grants Relief Where PAN Status Mix-Up Led to Taxation as Partnership Firm

Income Tax : The ITAT relied on orders under section 148A(d) for subsequent years where reopening was dropped, holding the assessee to be a loc...

February 24, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur Granted Taxpayer One More Chance to Disown PAN-Linked Bank Account

Income Tax : The tribunal allowed a remand where unexplained cash deposits were added based on a PAN-linked account. The key takeaway is that e...

January 14, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC directs New PAN After CIBIL Damage from Duplicate PAN

Income Tax : The Court directed issuance of a new PAN after a duplicate allotment caused the petitioner’s financial record to be linked to an...

November 27, 2025 813 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


SEBI Clarifies PAN Rules for FPIs as New Income-Tax Forms Created Onboarding Difficulties

SEBI : SEBI issued clarifications after revised PAN application forms under the Income-tax Rules, 2026 created compliance challenges for ...

May 16, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies PAN CR-01 & CR-02 Forms to Simplify PAN Data Corrections

Income Tax : The CBDT has introduced new forms for PAN correction to ensure a uniform process. Taxpayers must now use designated forms for accu...

April 1, 2026 17157 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed for Non-Disclosure of PAN in Private Placement

Company Law : The adjudicating authority penalised a company and its directors for failing to disclose allottees’ PAN in Form PAS-3. The order...

November 28, 2025 417 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Relaxes TDS/TCS for PAN-Aadhaar Linking

Income Tax : CBDT Circular 9/2025 offers partial relief for higher TDS/TCS on inoperative PANs, extending compliance deadlines for taxpayers wh...

July 21, 2025 28047 Views 2 comments Print

NPCI Mandates Bank Integration for Real-Time PAN-Bank Validation

Finance : NPCI mandates NACH banks to integrate a Real-Time PAN and Bank Account Validation API for government use, including the Income Tax...

June 17, 2025 1425 Views 0 comment Print


Interest Component Inescapable Despite Wrong PAN in SEBI order

October 24, 2023 456 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court rules on SEBI penalty case, stating that incorrect PAN doesn’t exempt payment of interest. Legal analysis of the case provided.

How to file Form 10F online for Non residents not having PAN

October 14, 2023 104256 Views 22 comments Print

Learn how to electronically file Form 10F for non-residents, even if they don’t have a PAN, to claim essential tax treaty benefits.

CBDT Provides Relief to Non-Residents in IFSC: PAN Quoting Changes

October 12, 2023 1710 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about CBDT’s latest amendments exempting non-residents in IFSC-banking units from mandatory PAN quoting, enhancing ease of operation.

ITAT directs Assessing Officer to Investigate TDS Claim & PAN Misuse

September 19, 2023 3768 Views 0 comment Print

Read about ITAT Delhi’s directive to Assessing Officer to investigate TDS claims and PAN misuse in case of Legend Transport Solutions Pvt. Ltd. vs. ITO.

Wrong PAN Quotation in Reassessment: Calcutta HC Review

August 15, 2023 1062 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta HC examines the case of Tribeni Barters Pvt. Ltd., where the wrong PAN was quoted in a reassessment. Court orders presentation of relevant records.

NRI’s PAN tagged as ‘Inoperative’ due to non-linking of PAN with Aadhar

August 1, 2023 34212 Views 2 comments Print

If a person is eligible to obtain an Aadhar Card, it is mandatory to link it with the PAN card. Although, NRIs are not required to obtain an Aadhar and accordingly, not required to link their PAN with Aadhar, but the Income Tax Department has mandated that NRIs have to update the income tax portal on their residential status as ‘Non Residents’.

Income Tax update on ‘Inoperative’ PAN Status for NRI Taxpayer

July 22, 2023 3564 Views 0 comment Print

Stay updated on Income Tax for NRIs with inoperative PANs. Learn how to make your PAN operative and the supporting documents needed.

Top 1,000 companies in terms of BSE Market Capitalization as of June 30, 2023

July 21, 2023 5952 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI issues circular on restricting trading by Designated Persons (DPs) through PAN freezing at security level for the top 1,000 BSE companies based on market capitalization as of June 30, 2023

Urgent Notice: Link Your PAN to Aadhaar or Face Consequences – Here’s What You Need to Know

July 6, 2023 22443 Views 1 comment Print

Stay informed about the importance of linking your PAN to Aadhaar to avoid legal complications and financial restrictions. Learn the process, understand the penalties for non-compliance, and check your status today

Mere Citation of Different PANs by Assessee & AO doesn’t dismiss Appeal

July 3, 2023 2043 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ITAT Mumbai decision in the case of Maneken Keshvalla Patel Vs NFAC, where the appeal was reinstated despite discrepancies in PAN cited by the Assessee and Assessing Officer. Uncover the intricate details of the case.

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