how to activate inactive pan card

The reactivation process depends on the reason for the card's status.

• If your PAN is inactive due to non-linking with Aadhaar, you must pay the ₹1,000 penalty and submit a linking request on the Income Tax e-filing portal. It typically becomes operative in about 30 days.
• For deactivation due to other reasons, you must submit a letter to your jurisdictional Assessing Officer along with supporting documents, including an Indemnity Bond and copies of your last three Income Tax Returns. This generally takes 10 to 30 days.