{"id":7757,"date":"2025-07-14T11:05:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T11:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=7757"},"modified":"2025-07-14T11:05:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T11:05:11","slug":"pan-card-cancellation","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/pan-card-cancellation\/","title":{"rendered":"PAN Card Cancellation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"why-cancel-or-surrender-a-pan-card\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Cancel or Surrender a <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/pan-card\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">PAN Card<\/a>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under <strong>Section 139A<\/strong>, each individual\/entity is allowed <strong>only one PAN<\/strong>. Holding multiple PANs can lead to a fine of <strong>&#x20B9;10,000 under Section 272B<\/strong> . You may also need to surrender your PAN if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You <strong>relocate permanently abroad<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You receive <strong>duplicate PANs<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have <strong>errors in your PAN<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You wish to surrender the PAN of a <strong>deceased person<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>company\/firm dissolves<\/strong> .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-cancel-pan-online-via-nsdl-protean-egov\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cancel PAN Online (via <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/nsdl\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>NSDL<\/a> \/ Protean eGov)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <strong>NSDL\/Protean PAN services portal<\/strong> &#x2192; choose <strong>Change or Correction in PAN Data \/ Reprint PAN Card<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill the application form and submit; you&#x2019;ll get a <strong>token number<\/strong> via email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>&#x201C;Mention other PANs to be surrendered&#x201D;<\/strong>, and enter the PANs to cancel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current PAN to keep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PAN(s) to be surrendered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documents: ID, DOB, Address, photo, signature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the fee (&#x20B9;101&#x2013;110), then submit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For paper mode: print the form, affix photo &amp; signature, and <strong>mail it within 15 days<\/strong> to the NSDL office in Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive <strong>acknowledgment slip<\/strong>&#x2014;use it to track status<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online process timeframe:<\/strong> ~10&#x2013;20 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"offline-cancellation-paper-form-or-letter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offline Cancellation (Paper Form or Letter)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"method-1-form-49a-correction-form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: Form 49A (Correction Form)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download Form 49A, mark <strong>&#x201C;Correction&#x201D;<\/strong>, and specify the PAN number to surrender (Item 11)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill and submit to <strong>UTIITSL\/NSDL PAN centre<\/strong> with ID\/DOB\/address proof and PAN copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get an <strong>acknowledgment slip<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"method-2-letter-to-assessing-officer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: Letter to Assessing Officer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compose a letter stating:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your <strong>name, address<\/strong>, and PAN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PAN to be cancelled<\/strong> and <strong>reason<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach documents:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PAN copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of identity\/address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Death certificate (if applicable) \/ dissolution deed \/ proof of relocation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit in person or by post and collect an <strong>acknowledgment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Typical cases include<\/strong> surrendering PAN due to death or company closure .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"checking-pan-cancellation-status\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checking PAN Cancellation Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <strong><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/income-tax-e-filing\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Income Tax e-filing<\/a> portal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>&#x201C;Verify PAN Status&#x201D;<\/strong> under Quick Links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter PAN, DOB, name, and mobile number &#x2192; OTP &#x2192; check status (Under Process \/ Rejected \/ Cancelled)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"key-points-to-remember\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points to Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep hold of one active PAN<\/strong>&#x2014;don&#x2019;t cancel unless necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply <strong>within 15 days<\/strong> if using the online method with paper documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documents differ<\/strong> based on reason (death, dissolution, duplicate PANs, relocation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple PANs attract &#x20B9;10,000 penalty; timely cancellation helps avoid fines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verification time<\/strong>: ~10&#x2013;20 working days; retention of acknowledgment is important<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"summary-table\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Mode<\/th><th>Steps Summary<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Online<\/strong><\/td><td>NSDL portal &#x2192; Correction form &#x2192; Enter PANs to surrender &#x2192; Upload docs &#x2192; Pay &#x2192; Mail (if required)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Offline<\/strong><\/td><td>Use Form 49A or write a letter to AO &rarr; Provide PAN &amp; proof documents &rarr; Submit and gain acknowledgement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Status<\/strong><\/td><td>Check via e-filing portal &#x2192; OTP verification &#x2192; Get live status update<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"final-takeaway\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canceling or surrendering a PAN you don&rsquo;t need is crucial to stay compliant with <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/tax\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>tax<\/a> rules and avoid penalties. The online portal offers a convenient route&mdash;just complete the form, upload documents, pay, and mail if required. Offline submission via form or letter suits specific use cases like death or foreign relocation. Don&rsquo;t forget to <strong>track the status<\/strong>, <strong>retain acknowledgments<\/strong>, and <strong>update your remaining PAN wherever used<\/strong> (banks, Aadhaar, etc.).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Cancel or Surrender a PAN Card? Under Section 139A, each individual\/entity is allowed only one PAN. Holding multiple PANs can lead to a fine of &#x20B9;10,000 under Section 272B . You may also need to surrender your PAN if: How to Cancel PAN Online (via NSDL \/ Protean eGov) Online process timeframe: ~10&#x2013;20 days [&#x2026;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7757","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/7757","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossary"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/7757\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7758,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/7757\/revisions\/7758"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}