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|FAQs on PAN / PAN Card | |
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| |What is PAN? |
| | |Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a ten-digit alphanumeric number, issued in the form of a laminated card, by an Assessing |
| | |Officer of the Income Tax Department. |
| | |A typical PAN is AFRPP1595D |
| |What is the purpose of having a Permanent Account Number (PAN)? |
| | |It is mandatory to quote PAN on return of income, all correspondence with any income tax authority and challans for any |
| | |payments due to Income Tax Department. |
| | |It is also compulsory to quote PAN in all documents pertaining to economic or financial transactions notified from time-to-time|
| | |by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. |
| | |Some such transactions are sale and purchase of immovable property or motor vehicle or payments to hotels for bills or payments|
| | |in cash, of amounts exceeding Rs. 25,000/-, in connection with travel to any foreign country. |
| | |It is also mandatory to mention PAN for obtaining a telephone or cellular telephone connection. |
| | |Likewise, PAN has to be mentioned for making a time deposit exceeding Rs. 50,000/- with a Bank or Post Office or depositing |
| | |cash of Rs. 50,000/- or more in a Bank. |
| |Is it compulsory to quote PAN on return of income? |
| | |Yes, it is compulsory to quote PAN on return of income. |
| |Who must have a PAN? |
| | |All existing assesses or taxpayers or persons who are required to furnish a return of income, even on behalf of others, must |
| | |obtain PAN. |
| | |Any person, who intends to enter into economic or financial transactions where quoting PAN is mandatory, must also obtain PAN. |
| | |The Assessing Officer may allot PAN to any person either on his own or on a specific request from such person. |
| |Who are those persons who are not required to obtain or quote Permanent Account Number? |
| | |The following categories of persons are not required to obtain or quote PAN: |
| | |Persons having only agricultural income and do not have any taxable income. Such persons will file a declaration (Form 61) in |
| | |respect of transactions where quoting of PAN is mandatory; |
| | |Non-residents; |
| | |Central Government, State Governments and Consular Offices in transactions in which they are the payers. |
| |Where do I apply for a PAN? |
| | |In order to improve PAN related services, the Income Tax department has authorized UTI Technology Services Ltd (UTITSL) to set |
| | |up and manage IT PAN Service Centers in all cities or towns where there is an Income Tax office. For convenience of PAN |
| | |applicants in big cities, UTITSL has set up more than one IT PAN Service Center. |
| |How do I find an IT PAN Service Center? |
| | |The location of an IT PAN Service Center in any city may be obtained from the local Income Tax Office, any office of UTI/UTITSL|
| | |or from the Income Tax department website ( .in). |
| |What services are provided by IT PAN Service Centers? |
| | |IT PAN Service Centers supply new PAN application forms (Form 49A), assist the applicant in filling out the form, collect the |
| | |filled form and issue an acknowledgement slip. After obtaining a PAN from the Income Tax department, UTITSL will print the PAN |
| | |card and deliver it to the applicant. |
| |What form is required to apply for a PAN? Can an application for PAN be made on plain paper? |
| | |PAN applications can be made only on the new Form 49A which can be obtained from any IT PAN Service Center or you can also |
| | |download the Form 49A from our website: |
| |Can an application for PAN be made using the old Form 49A? |
| | |No, an application for a PAN can be made only on the new Form 49A revised by the Central Board of Direct Taxes on May 29, 2003.|
| |What documents and information must accompany the application for Form 49A? |
| | |Individual applicants will have to attach a recent, colour, photograph (Stamp Size: 3.5 cms x 2.5 cms); any document listed in |
| | |Rule 114 must be supplied as proof of identity and address; and the designation and code of the applicable Assessing Officer of|
| | |the Income Tax department must be noted on the Form 49A. |
| |Which documents can serve as proof of identity in the case of individual applicants, including minors and HUF applicants? |
| | |Any one of the following items: a copy of a school leaving certificate; matriculation certificate; degree of a recognized |
| | |educational institution; depository account; credit card; bank account; water bill; ration card; property tax assessment order;|
| | |passport; voter identity card; drivers license; a certificate of identity signed by an MP, an MLA, a Municipal Councilor or a |
| | |Gazetted Officer; |
| | |In case the PAN applicant is a minor, any of above documents of any of the parents or guardian of such minor shall serve as |
| | |proof of identity; |
| | |In case the PAN application is made on behalf of a HUF, any of above documents in respect of Karta of the HUF will serve as |
| | |proof of identity. |
| |What will be considered as a valid proof of address? |
| | |Any one of the following items: a copy of an electricity bill, telephone bill, depository account, credit card, bank account, |
| | |ration card, employer certificate, passport, voter identity card, property tax assessment order, drivers license, rent receipt,|
| | |a certificate of address signed by an MP, an MLA, a Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted Officer; |
| | |In case the PAN applicant is a minor, any of above documents of any of the parents or guardian of such minor shall serve as |
| | |proof of address; |
| | |In case the PAN application is made on behalf of a HUF, any of above documents in respect of Karta of the HUF will serve as |
| | |proof of address. |
| |Which documents can serve as proof of identity and address for other applicants? |
| | |Any one of the following items: |
| | |Copy of Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Companies |
| | |Copy of Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Firms |
| | |Copy of Partnership Deed |
| | |Copy of Trust deed |
| | |Copy of Certificate of Registration Number issued by the Charity Commissioner of the Registrar of Co-operative Society. |
| | |Any other competent authority or any other document originating from any Central or State Government Department establishing |
| | |identity and address of such person. |
| |How do I to find an Assessing Officer code? |
| | |The Assessing Officer code may be obtained from the Income Tax Office where you submit your return of income. Applicants who |
| | |have never filed a return of income may find an Assessing Officer code with the help of an IT PAN Service Center or |
| | |jurisdictional Income Tax Office. In either scenario, the PAN application must state an Assessing Officer code, or your |
| | |application cannot be processed. |
| |Is a photograph compulsory for making an application for PAN? |
| | |A photograph is compulsory only in the case of individual applicants. |
| |What is the procedure for applicants who cannot sign? |
| | |In such cases, the left hand thumb impression of the applicant should be affixed on Form 49A at the place meant for signatures |
| | |and it must be attested by either a Magistrate, a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer, with an official seal and stamp. |
| |Is listing my father’s name compulsory for all female applicants (including married/divorced/widow)? |
| | |Yes, all female applicants, irrespective of marital status, must indicate their father’s name on the PAN application. |
| |Is it compulsory to mention a telephone number on Form 49A? |
| | |No, indicating your telephone number is not compulsory; however, it may enable faster processing of your application. |
| |Who can apply on behalf of a non-resident, a minor, or an individual deemed mentally debilitated? |
| | |Section 160 of IT Act, 1961 provides that a non-resident, a minor, or an individual deemed mentally debilitated may be |
| | |represented by a Representative Assessor. In such cases, an application for a PAN will be made by the Representative Assessor. |
| |Can Form 49A be completed on a typewriter? |
| | |Yes, but the letters should be typed in CAPITAL letters and should be clearly legible. |
| |What if I submit an incomplete Form 49A? |
| | |Your application will not be processed if it is incomplete. Your local IT PAN Service Center can assist applicants with any |
| | |queries they may have. |
| |How much does it cost to apply for a PAN card at an IT PAN Service Center? |
| | |UTITSL has been authorized to collect a service charge of Rs. 94/- (for Indian Resident) and Rs. 744/- (for NRI) per PAN |
| | |application; which includes the cost of the new tamper proof PAN card. This amount must be paid in cash, or by a demand draft, |
| | |at any IT PAN Service Center. This entitles you to a coupon containing a distinctive number that will have to be affixed to |
| | |your Form 49A. |
| |Do you need to apply for a new PAN when you move from one city to another? |
| | |A Permanent Account Number (PAN), as the name suggests, is a permanent number and does not change; however, you must notify |
| | |your nearest IT PAN Service Center of an address change to ensure they have your most current information. |
| |Can a person obtain or use more than one PAN? |
| | |No, obtaining or possessing more than one PAN is against the law. |
| |Are PAN cards issued prior to July 1, 2003 still valid? |
| | |Yes, all PAN cards issued by the Department will remain valid. All persons who have been issued a PAN need not apply again. |
| |The Income Tax Department has issued me a PAN card; can I obtain a new tamper proof PAN card? |
| | |In order to obtain the new tamper proof PAN card you must submit a CSF at your local IT PAN Service Center. You need to |
| | |indicate your existing PAN on the form and surrender your old PAN card. The cost for this is Rs. 94/-. |
| |I have applied for a PAN and received my PAN number but have not received the actual PAN Card? |
| | |Apply afresh in CSF at any IT PAN Service Center quoting the PAN allotted to you. |
| |I have applied for PAN but have not received any communication from the Income Tax Department? |
| | |In case you applied prior to notification of new form 49A on 29.5.2003 but have not received the PAN, you will have to apply |
| | |afresh CSF at any IT PAN Service Center. |
| |How will my PAN card be delivered to me? |
| | |UTITSL will ensure delivery of your PAN card by mail at the address indicated by you in form 49A. |
| |Who can I contact for inquiries regarding PAN applications submitted after July 1, 2003? |
| | |All such inquiries should be addressed to: |
| | |The Vice President |
| | |IT PAN Processing Centre, |
| | |UTI Technology Services Ltd |
| | |Plot No. 3, Sector - 11 |
| | |CBD_ Belapur, NAVI Mumbai-400 614 |
| | |e-mail.- utitsl.gsd@utitsl.co.in |
| | |Tel No. 022-67931300, Fax No. 022-67931099 |
| | |Your PAN application number, coupon number and IT PAN Service Center where your application was submitted should be mentioned |
| | |in all references. |
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