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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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What is PAN Card? Uses of PAN Card and Documents Required for Issuing PAN Card WRITTEN BY CMA SAMIR BISWAL

What is PAN Card?

PAN card is the permanent account number issued by an assessing officer of the income tax department. It is a photo identity card that carries ten digit alphanumeric numbers for every card holder.

Uses of PAN Card

  • Photo identity to opening bank account.
  • Filling of income tax (IT) return.
  • To get the TDS amount back.
  • To get passport
  • PAN card is also necessary in withdrawing or transferring amount of 50,000 or more from one bank account to another.

Documents Required for PAN Card

Documents that are required for applying PAN card are given below:
  1. Proof of identity
  2. Proof of address

Proof of identity

The lists of the documents that are used as proof of identity are mentioned below:
  • School leaving or matriculation certificate
  • Degree of any recognized educational institution
  • Bank account or credit card statement
  • Water bill
  • Ration card
  • Passport
  • Voter identity card
  • Driving license

Proof of Address

The lists of the documents that are used as proof of address are mentioned below:
  • Electricity or Telephone bill
  • Bank account/Credit card/Depository account statement.
  • Rent receipt, Employer certificate
  • Passport, voter identity card, driving license or ration card
  • Property tax assessment order
Note: Copy of above any of the following should be attested by any Gazetted officer.

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This Article is written by CMA Samir Biswal. He can be reached at cmasamirbiswal@gmail.com

Change in PAN card details: Things to know

The Permanent Account Number(PAN) card, issued by the income tax authorities is now widely used in financial transactions and is the single most convenient proof for identity.The permanent account number (PAN) has to be quoted in the income tax returns and for various financial transactions, such as investments, and purchase/sale of property.So it may be useful to keep the PAN card updated to reflect your current details.

The Tax Information Network(TIN), operated by National Securities Depository Limited(NSDL) provides this service.This facility only allows you to update details such as photograph, address and signature, not the number itself.

In case of an error in the photo or signature mismatch, the holder must ensure that a new, revised card bearing the same number is issued with the changes.

Application form: The applicants have to fill the online 'Request for new PAN card and/or changes or correction in PAN data form' on the NSDL website (www.tin-nsdl.com). The holder must check the box on the left where the change/correction is required.

Acknowledgement: An acknowledgement screen will be displayed on submission, which the applicant must save, print and sign. The applicant must affix two colour photographs on this.

Documents: It is mandatory to provide identity and address proofs with the change request. Any changes or corrections in the card details should be supported by relevant documents, as required by the income tax rules.

Fee: The fee for processing the change request is Rs 85, besides the applicable service tax. It can be paid through demand draft, cheque, credit/debit card or via Net banking.

Points to note

> If one loses a PAN card and is applying for a new one, all the columns in the application form must be filled without ticking any box in the left margin. A copy of an FIR must also be submitted along with the form.

> The acknowledgement, payment and documents should reach NSDL within 15 days of filing the online application.


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Foreign citizens/NRIs can now pay PAN application fee in any currency using Credit /Debit Card

As per information uploaded on NSDL website Facility for payment of PAN application fee in Indian Rupees & foreign currency by foreign citizens/NRIs using ‘Credit Card/Debit Card’ is now available for those applicants who apply PAN online.
Foreign Citizen /NRI if If communication Address is within India can pay by any of the following methods :-
- Demand Draft
- Cheque   - Credit Card / Debit Card
- Net Banking
If any of addresses i.e. office address or residential address is a foreign address, the payment can be made only by way of Credit Card / Debit card and Demand Draft payable at Mumbai.
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I-T Dept may make date of birth proof mandatory for PAN card



As part of its drive against fake Permanent Account Number, the Income-Tax Department is considering making proof of date-of-birth mandatory for issuance of PAN card.
The Income Tax department is considering making proof of date-of-birth mandatory for issuance of PAN card. The department might ask for proof of date-of-birth for issuing a PAN card, Ration cards .
According to officials, in most cases of fraud, people have furnished fake ration cards and rent receipts to get PAN card.
As of now, depository account statement, bank account statement /passbook, ration card, passport, voter identity card, driving licence, property tax assessment order and certain other documents are accepted as proof of identity as well as address.
“We will soon prescribe a format for PAN verification to make the system foolproof and robust,” sources said.
The sources further said that a notification regarding streamlining process of PAN verification will be issued soon and it will apply only to fresh applicants.
Recently, the I-T department has found a number of individuals possessing fake PAN cards as identity proof.
According to the official data, 170 million people in India have PAN cards, while only 30 million of them file income-tax returns.
Many people who do not file tax returns get PAN card as it works as identity proof at many places.
The finance ministry had last year brought out a new PAN application form—49A for use of Indian citizens, companies and entities incorporated in the country which allows an applicant to mention his or her Aadhaar number.


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Online Application for New PAN (Form 49A)

Online Application for New PAN (Form 49A)
Guidelines

(Please click here for Guidelines in Hindi language)
(a)An applicant will fill Form 49A online and submit the form.
(b)If there are any errors, rectify them and re-submit the form.
(c)A confirmation screen with all the data filled by the applicant will be displayed.
(d)The applicant may either edit or confirm the same.
(e)On confirmation, an acknowledgement will be displayed. The acknowledgement will contain a unique 15-digit acknowledgement number.
(f)The applicant is requested to save and print this acknowledgement.
(g)'Individual' applicants should affix two recent colour photographs with white background (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in the space provided in the acknowledgement. The photographs should not be stapled or clipped to the acknowledgement. The clarity of image on PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of photograph affixed on the acknowledgement.
(h)Signature / Left Thumb Impression should only be within the box provided in the acknowledgement. The signature should not be on the photograph affixed on right side of the form. In case of applicants other than 'Individuals', the authorized signatory shall sign the acknowledgement and affix the appropriate seal or stamp. The signature should not be on photograph. If there is any mark on photograph such that it hinders the clear visibility of the face of the applicant, the application will not be accepted. 
 Signature / Left hand thumb impression should be provided across the photo affixed on the left side of the form in such a manner that portion of signature/impression is on photo as well as on acknowledgement.
(i)Thumb impression, if used, should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer under official seal and stamp.
(j)If communication Address is within India
 (a). The fee for processing PAN application is  96.00 (  85.00 + 12.36% service tax).
 (b). Payment can be made either by
  - Demand Draft
  - Cheque
  - Credit Card / Debit Card
  - Net Banking
 (c) If any of addresses i.e. office address or residential address is a foreign address, the payment can be made only by way of Demand Draft payable at Mumbai.
(k)If communication Address is outside India
 (a). The fee for processing PAN application is  962.00[ (Application fee  85.00 + Dispatch Charges  771.00) + 12.36% service tax].
 (b). Payment can be made only by way of Demand Draft payable at Mumbai.
 (c). At present the facility for dispatch of PAN cards outside India is available for a select list of countries. Applicants from other countries may contact NSDL at the contact details given in point (v) below.
 This point is not applicable if applicant is providing the representative assessee details in the point no.14 of application form
(l)Demand draft and cheque should be drawn in favour of 'NSDL - PAN'.
(m)Demand draft shall be payable at Mumbai and the acknowledgement number should be mentioned on the reverse of the demand draft.
(n)Applicants making payment by cheque shall deposit a local cheque (drawn on any bank) with any HDFC Bank branch across the country (except Dahej). The applicant shall mention NSDLPAN on the deposit slip. List of HDFC Bank Branches.
(o)Credit card / Debit card / Net banking payment
 
Persons authorized to make Credit card / Debit card / Net banking payment are as below:
 
Category of ApplicantPayment by Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking can be made by / for
IndividualSelf, immediate family members (parents, spouse, children)
HUFKarta of the HUF
CompanyAny Director of the Company
Firm / Limited Liability PartnershipAny Partner of the Firm / Limited Liability Partnership
Association of Person(s) / Body of Individuals / Association of Person(s) Trust / Artificial Juridical Person / Local AuthorityAuthorized Signatory covered under section 140 of Income Tax Act, 1961
 
Applicants making credit card / debit card payment will be charged an additional surcharge of  5.00 by the bank providing payment gateway facility.
 
Applicants making payment through Net Banking facility will be charged an additional surcharge of  4.00 + service tax for payment gateway facility.
 
On successful credit card / debit card / net banking payment acknowledgement will be displayed. Applicant shall save and print the acknowledgement and send to NSDL as mentioned in point (p) & (q) below.
 
(p)The acknowledgement duly signed, affixed with photograph (in case of 'Individuals') alongwith Demand Draft, if any, and proof of identity (name in the application should be same as in the proof of identity) & proof of address (Individuals, HUFs, Body of Individuals, Association of Persons & Artificial Juridical Person should provide proof of address of residence stated in the application) as specified in the application form is to be sent to NSDL at 'Income Tax PAN Services Unit, NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited, 5th floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune - 411016'.
(q)Super scribe the envelope with 'APPLICATION FOR PAN - Acknowledgement Number' (e.g. 'APPLICATION FOR PAN - 881010100000097').
(r)Your acknowledgement, Demand Draft, if any, and proofs, should reach NSDL within 15 days from the date of online application.
(s)Applications received with demand draft or cheque as mode of payment shall be processed only on receipt of relevant proofs and realization of payment.
(t)For more information
- Call PAN/TDS Call Centre at 020 - 27218080; Fax: 020 - 27218081
- e-mail us at: tininfo@nsdl.co.in mailto:tininfo@nsdl.co.in
- SMS NSDLPAN <space> Acknowledgement No. & send to 57575 to obtain application status.
- Write to: INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited), 5th floor, Mantri Sterling,
  Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune - 411016

Click here for detailed Instructions for filling form49A.     (Please click here for Instructions in Hindi language) 
Click here for detailed Instructions for documents to be submitted.

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