CBDT Notifies New Procedure for PAN Correction
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), through the Directorate of Income-tax (Systems), has issued a new order specifying the forms and procedure for making corrections in PAN details.
As per the notification, all requests for correction or modification in PAN data must now be made using the newly prescribed forms.
The new procedure will come into effect from 1 April 2026.
New PAN Correction Forms
The following forms have been introduced:
PAN CR-01
Applicable for Individuals seeking correction or update in their PAN details.
PAN CR-02
Applicable for Non-Individuals, including:
- Companies
- LLPs
- Partnership Firms
- Trusts
- HUFs
- Association of Persons (AOP)
- Other entities
What Can Be Updated?
The new forms allow applicants to request corrections in details such as:
- Name
- Address
- Date of Birth / Date of Incorporation
- Contact Details (Mobile & Email)
- Parent Details (for Individuals)
- Passport Number
- Taxpayer Identification Number (where applicable)
- Other supporting information
Relevant documentary proof must be submitted along with the application.
Where Can You Submit the Form?
Applicants can submit the PAN correction request:
- Physically at UTIITSL or Protean eGov PAN Centres.
- Online through their respective portals.
Effective Date
The new PAN correction procedure is applicable from 1 April 2026.
Why This Matters
Taxpayers should ensure that their PAN information is accurate and updated, as incorrect PAN details may create issues during Income Tax Return filing, Aadhaar-PAN verification, TDS credit, bank KYC, and other financial transactions.
If you are planning to update your PAN details after 1 April 2026, make sure you use the newly prescribed forms.
Official Notification
CBDT Order: Order for Specifying Forms and Procedure for PAN Correction under Rule 158(12) of the Income-tax Rules, 2026.
Official PDF:
https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/documents/d/guest/order-for-specifying-procedure-for-pan-correction-pdf
