what to do if your pan card is lost

If your PAN card is lost, you should take the following steps:

• Lodge a complaint with the nearest police station to obtain a First Information Report (FIR), which safeguards against potential misuse.
• Immediately apply for a duplicate or reprinted PAN card online via the official Protean (formerly NSDL) or UTIITSL websites.
• Select the 'Reprint PAN Card' option, fill in the required details, upload supporting documents (such as Aadhaar, ID, and address proof), and pay the reissuance fee.
• Monitor your financial statements regularly for any suspicious transactions.