No transaction can be done without PAN card now. From the time of paying income tax, PAN is mandatory to open a bank account and buy some gold. It is now very easy to get a PAN card immediately without submitting a detailed application form and any other documents if you have Aadhaar.
* Visit www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal website
* Select 'Instant E-PAN'
* Select 'Get New E-PAN' Link
4) Type the Aadhaar number in use (It should not have been previously linked to another pan)
5) Enter the OTP coming to the mobile connected to Aadhaar
6) Make sure the Aadhaar information is correct
7) Make sure the correct email address is given
8) You will get an E-PAN receipt number
9) You can download E-PAN soon
10) There is no fee for obtaining an e-PAN. E-PAN will be accepted at all places where normal PAN has to be submitted.
