The procedure for PAN allotment process will undergo a change w.e.f.03.02.2014

The procedure for PAN allotment process will undergo a change w.e.f.03.02.2014. From this date onwards, every PAN applicant has to submit self attested copies of 

1. Proof of Identity (POI), 
2. Proof of Address (POA) and 
3. Date of Birth (DOB) documents  

Further person is  also required to produce original documents of such POI/POA/DOB documents, for verification at the counter of PAN Facilitation Centres. 

The copies of Proof of Identity (POI), Proof of Address (POA) and Date of Birth (DOB) documents attached with PAN application form, will be verified vis a vis their original documents at the time of submission of PAN application at PAN Facilitation Centre. 

Original documents shall not be retained by the PAN Facilitation Centres and will be returned back to the applicant after verification.

The Fees has also been changed. Now the Fees for processing the a PAN application shall be Rs 105/- (inclusive of all taxes)

(Rekha Shukla)

Commissioner of Income Tax (M&TP)

Official Spokesperson, CBDT

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