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NRIs are exempt from linking, but if your PAN records show you as resident, or you did not file returns showing NRI status, the system can mark the PAN inoperative.
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NRI PAN shown inoperative though exempt
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Provisions
Sec 262, Income-tax Act 2025 (old Sec 139AA); Sec 262, Income-tax Act 2025 (old Sec 139AA)
Analysis
Proof of status usually means passport pages with travel dates, a foreign address or visa, and recent returns filed as non-resident. Example: an NRI in Dubai finds NRO interest taxed at a higher rate; writing to the officer with passport copies and the last ITR filed as non-resident can get the status updated. Alternatively, link Aadhaar voluntarily if you have one.
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- Collect passport, visa and ITR showing NRI status
- Write to the jurisdictional AO to update status
- Or link Aadhaar after paying ₹1,000 if you hold Aadhaar
- Inform banks once the PAN is operative
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