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Simplify PAN-linked tax compliance checks with structured API responses.

The RPACPC 206AB Compliance Status API enables businesses to retrieve PAN-related tax information, including PAN operational status, PAN–Aadhaar linkage status, financial year, PAN allotment date, and the applicability indicator returned by the source.
Integrate tax verification information into vendor onboarding, supplier verification, accounts payable, and tax review workflows.

Sample verification Dummy data
1 You send
Checking
2 You get back
✓
ACTIVEValid & registered with 206AB
482 ms
Deductee PAN XXXXX1234X
Deductee name A**** S****
PAN allotment date 12-10-2013
Financial year 2024-25
PAN status Operative
PAN-Aadhaar link status LK
Applicable flag N
API overview

Simplify 206AB Compliance Check Verification.

The 206AB Compliance Status API is part of the RPACPC Tax & Compliance Verification Suite. It accepts a PAN identifier and returns available PAN-linked information in a structured JSON response.

The API includes an aplicable_flag field that indicates Section 206AB applicability according to the configured source logic.

Key information available

Access essential 206AB Compliance details.

The API response may include the following information, depending on the response received:

01
PAN Identification

PAN identifier associated with the verification request.

user_id
02
PAN-Linked Name

Name returned by the source, subject to masking policies.

pan_name
03
PAN Allotment Date

Date of PAN allotment, available as a timestamp and formatted string.

pan_alotment_date
pan_allotment_date_string
04
Financial Year

Financial year associated with the verification result.

financial_year
05
PAN Status

Operational status returned by the source.

pan_status
06
PAN-Aadhaar Linkage

Linkage status code returned by the source.

pan_aadhaar_link_status
07
Section 206AB Applicability

Applicability indicator returned in the API response.

aplicable_flag
08
Request Metadata

Request identifiers, sequence information, and request/response timestamps, when provided.

request_id
sequence_id
request_timestamp
response_timestamp
How it works

Simple API-based verification process.

Step 01

Submit the PAN

Provide the PAN identifier and required consent fields.

Step 02

Process the Verification

RPACPC processes the request through the configured verification service.

Step 03

Retrieve the Result

Receive the available PAN status, Aadhaar linkage information, financial year, and applicability indicator.

Step 04

Review PAN Details

Review the PAN-linked name, allotment date, operational status, and other available verification details.

Step 05

Apply Business Rules

Use the returned information in your tax review or verification workflow, considering the relevant financial year and applicable tax requirements.

API Request

Step 1 Submit 206AB Compliance details.

Request parameters
Parameter Type Description
request_id String Unique identifier supplied by the client for request tracking.
consent String Consent indicator supplied with the request.
consent_text String Consent statement associated with the request.
user_id String PAN identifier used for the lookup.
The PAN shown is a masked illustrative value, not a usable verification identifier.
Sample request REQUEST
{
  "request_id": "REQ206AB001",
  "consent": "Y",
  "consent_text": "I hereby declare my consent for fetching my information via RPACPC API",
  "user_id": "XXXXX1234X"
}
API response

Step 2Receive structured 206AB Compliance information.

Key response fields
Field Description
status Overall API response status.
status_code Response status code.
message Message returned by the API.
billable Billable indicator returned by the service.
error Error information, if available.
data.user_id PAN identifier associated with the result.
data.pan_name PAN-linked name returned by the source.
data.pan_alotment_date PAN allotment date represented as a timestamp.
data.pan_allotment_date_string PAN allotment date in formatted text.
data.financial_year Financial year associated with the returned information.
data.pan_aadhaar_link_status PAN-Aadhaar linkage status code.
data.pan_status PAN status returned by the source.
data.aplicable_flag Indicator used by the configured source logic to represent Section 206AB applicability.
request_id Client request identifier.
sequence_id Request or transaction tracking identifier.
request_time Timestamp associated with the request.
response_time Timestamp associated with the response.
200 · Sample responseRESPONSE
{
  "status": "SUCCESS",
  "status_code": "200",
  "message": "Data fetch successfully",
  "billable": "Y",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "user_id": "XXXXX1234X",
    "pan_name": "A**** S****",
    "pan_alotment_date": 1381516200000,
    "financial_year": "2024-25",
    "pan_aadhaar_link_status": "LK",
    "pan_status": "Operative",
    "aplicable_flag": "N",
    "pan_allotment_date_string": "12-10-2013"
  },
  "request_id": "REQ206AB001",
  "sequence_id": "MASKED-SEQUENCE-ID",
  "request_time": "2026-10-09T10:00:00.000Z",
  "response_time": "2026-10-09T10:00:00.200Z"
}

The API field names retain the original spelling, including pan_alotment_date and aplicable_flag, for compatibility with the supplied schema.

Use cases

206AB Compliance verification across business workflows.

Vendor and Supplier Verification

Retrieve PAN-linked tax information as part of vendor onboarding and supplier verification workflows.

Accounts Payable Processing

Integrate tax verification information into internal payment review processes and vendor records.

Customer Onboarding

Include PAN status and available tax-related information in onboarding workflows where relevant.

Tax Compliance Review

Use the returned financial year, PAN status, and applicability indicator as inputs to internal tax review processes.

Compliance Workflow Automation

Connect the API with ERP, accounting, vendor management, and compliance applications to reduce manual data entry.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about the 206AB Compliance Check — what it returns, how fast it is, and how to integrate.

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What is the 206AB Compliance Status API?
It is an RPACPC Tax Suite API that retrieves available PAN-linked information, including PAN status, PAN–Aadhaar linkage status, financial year, and the Section 206AB applicability indicator.
What does aplicable_flag: "N" mean?
According to the configured business logic described for this API, N means Section 206AB is not applicable. The flag should be interpreted in the context of the relevant financial year and the source's rules.
What does aplicable_flag: "Y" mean?
According to the configured business logic, Y means Section 206AB is applicable and the relevant TDS treatment should be reviewed. It should not be described as a penalty determination without further context.
Does the API return PAN–Aadhaar linkage status?
Yes. The pan_aadhaar_link_status field contains the linkage status code returned by the source.
Does the API confirm whether a PAN is operative?
The response includes pan_status, which returns the status supplied by the source, such as Operative.
Can this API be used for current Section 206AB checks?
Section 206AB was omitted effective 1 April 2025. Confirm the API's current source logic and supported financial years before using or marketing it as a current Section 206AB applicability check.
Can the API be integrated with ERP or accounting systems?
Yes. It can be integrated with systems that support the documented RPACPC API request and response format.
Does a successful response guarantee tax compliance?
No. A successful response confirms that the API returned a result; it does not independently guarantee compliance with every applicable tax requirement.
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