ITR
NRI PAN inoperative because status was not updated
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Facts
NRIs are exempt from PAN-Aadhaar linking, but some PANs became inoperative where non-resident status was not recorded. The department advised such NRIs to inform their status to the jurisdictional assessing officer with documents.
Provisions and law
- Sec 139AA, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 262, Income-tax Act 2025)PAN must be linked with Aadhaar unless exempt; non-residents are exempt.
Analysis
An inoperative PAN can block refunds and cause higher TDS. Send passport copies and proof of residence abroad to the assessing officer to update status. The department also clarified that NRIs can still file returns with an inoperative PAN. Follow up until the PAN shows operative.
Conclusion
- Check PAN status on the portal.
- Collect passport and residence proof.
- Send to the jurisdictional officer.
- Check again after some weeks.
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