I-T dept selects LTIMindtree to build PAN 2.0 for faster, unified services
The Income Tax Department has selected IT firm LTIMindtree Ltd to implement the PAN 2.0 project, which is expected to go live within 18 months, an official said on Monday.
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The Income Tax Department has selected IT firm LTIMindtree Ltd to implement the PAN 2.0 project, which is expected to go live within 18 months, an official said on Monday.
Applying for a new PAN Card? From July 1, 2025 the Central Board of Direct Taxes intends to implement mandatory Aadhaar authentication for obtaining new Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards.
Permanent Account Number (PAN) is needed to prove identity for financial transactions and taxation. The government recently introduced PAN 2.0 to streamline the process for updating and reprinting process the card. Taxpayers can now request a reprint of their PAN card, which includes an embedded QR code, for a fee of Rs 50.
When the government announced a new PAN project known as PAN 2.0, it made its intention clear about making PAN a common identifier number for various purposes. Think of it as the master key of the house which can unlock all the door-locks of the house.
The central government has clarified that it is completely optional for taxpayers to get the new PAN 2.0 if they already have a valid Permanent Account Number (PAN). However, if you happen to find that you have a duplicate PAN then do not panic, immediately surrender it to avoid violating the law. Having said that, if you are not sure whether you have a duplicate PAN issued using your documents, then it might be a good idea to check right now. This is because the government has made clear its intention of removing duplicate PANs from the system and of using technology to catch offenders.
The government has announced the PAN 2.0 project. At the time of the announcement, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the upgrade of PAN includes adding a QR code. This will be rolled out free of cost to all taxpayers. However, the question arises now whether the existing PAN becomes inoperative if it does not have a QR code.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the Income Tax Department’s Permanent Account Number (PAN) 2.0 Project. This project aims to streamline and modernise the process of issuing and managing PAN and TAN, making it more user-friendly and efficient.
The Permanent Account Number (PAN) has long been a cornerstone of India’s financial and administrative systems, connecting individuals and businesses to vital economic activities while promoting financial transparency and compliance. As a key enabler of the digital economy, PAN has transformed into a gateway for essential services, making it indispensable in daily life. To enhance user-friendliness and align with technological advancements, the Cabinet has recently approved PAN 2.0, a step forward in redefining how PAN serves India’s evolving digital and financial landscape.
The Income Tax Department intends to engage a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to Design, Develop, Implement, Operate and Maintain the PAN 2.0 Project.