what to do if my pan card is lost

If your PAN card is lost or stolen, the first step is to immediately file a First Information Report (FIR) at the nearest police station to safeguard against potential misuse. Once the FIR is filed, you can apply for a duplicate PAN card, which is a reprint of your existing PAN number. This can be done online via the authorized Protean (formerly NSDL) or UTIITSL websites, or by submitting the 'Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data' form offline, along with a copy of the FIR.