INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Do you have a PAN (Permanent Account Number) card If not, applications for PAN card can be made online
Besides, any request for change or correction in PAN card data as well as reprinting of PAN card (in case of existing PAN) can also be made
online, according to Income Tax Department's website - incometaxindia.gov.in
Online PAN applications can be made through either of the portals of securities depository NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) and
financial service provider UTIITSL (UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited).PAN card application chargesThe charges for applying
for a PAN range from Rs 93 to Rs 864 (excluding GST or Goods and Services Tax)
For a communication address located within the country, a charge of Rs 93 (plus GST) is applicable, and for a communication address outside
the country, a charge of Rs 864 (plus GST) applies, according to the I-T department's website.How to make payment for PAN card
applicationThe payment towards a PAN card application can be made through a credit/debit card, a demand draft or net banking, according to
the Income Tax Department.Documents requiredAfter the payment is accepted, the PAN applicant is required to send copies of relevant
documents by mail (courier or post) to NSDL or UTIITSL, according to the taxman
The PAN application is processed by the concerned authority (NSDL or UTIITSL) after the receipt of the documents, it noted.Individuals
applying for PAN are required to submit copies of relevant documents as proof of identity, proof of date of birth and proof of address
According to NSDL's website, tin-nsdl.com, a copy each of Aadhaar card, elector's photo identity card, driving license or passport can
be submitted as proof in the three categories, among other acceptable documents
For example, a matriculation certificate or marksheet of a recognised board is accepted as proof of age, according to the NSDL portal.PAN or
Permanent Account Number is an 10-digit alphanumeric identification number issued by the Income Tax Department
In other words, PAN acts as an identifier for the person with the Income Tax Department.
