A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is issued instantly in just 10 minutes in PDF format to the applicant. Although the e-PAN card is as good as a physical copy, you can still get a laminated PAN card if you want by ordering a reprint for just ₹50. How to apply for instant PAN card online:1) Visit the income tax department's e-filing portal and click on "Instant PAN through Aadhaar" section under "Quick Links" on the left side. 3) Enter your Aadhaar number for allotment of new PAN card and the Captcha code to generate an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile phone. 8) You can download your PAN in pdf format by submitting the Aadhaar number at "Check Status/ Download PAN".

Source: Mint February 21, 2020 03:41 UTC