how to check pan card is active or not

To check if your Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is active or inactive, you must verify its status on the official Income Tax e-filing portal. This is crucial for conducting valid financial transactions. The steps to check your PAN status are:

• Visit the Income Tax e-filing website.
• Click on the 'Verify PAN Status' option, usually located under 'Quick Links'.
• Enter your PAN, full name, date of birth, and a valid mobile number for OTP verification.
• After successful verification, the screen will display whether your PAN is active.

If your PAN is inoperative, often due to non-linking with your Aadhaar, you will need to complete the linking process and pay the penalty to reactivate it.