Is instant e-PAN as valid as a physical plastic PAN card?

Yes, e-PAN is legally valid for all financial transactions, IT returns, and bank accounts under Rule 114 of Income Tax Rules.

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Instant e-PAN Allotment & Download — Free via Aadhaar e-Filing

तत्काल ई-पैन कार्ड ऑनलाइन डाउनलोड — आधार ई-फाइलिंग से 10 मिनट में

Generate and download instant digital PAN in PDF format free of cost within 10 minutes using Aadhaar e-KYC.

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Application Fee

Free of charge (Rs 0)

Processing Time

10 to 15 minutes

Mode

Both

Validity / Renewal

Lifetime / State Rules

Required Documents Checklist

12-digit Aadhaar Number linked with active mobile for OTP

Eligibility Criteria

Individual Indian residents who have never been allotted a PAN card before
Must possess an active Aadhaar card with mobile number linked for OTP verification
Must not be a minor as of the application date

Source Verification & Official Disclaimer

Digital Dwara aggregates information strictly from official government portals and gazette notifications. Application processing times and fee structures are governed by state public service guarantee acts.

Official Source: https://www.incometax.gov.in