The Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique ten-digit alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department of India to all taxpayers. PAN serves as a unique identity for taxpayers and is used for various financial transactions such as filing income tax returns, opening bank accounts, and making high-value transactions.
Once you have applied for a PAN card, you can check its status online using the PAN application acknowledgment number. This number is generated when you submit your PAN application and is mentioned on the acknowledgment slip.