Got Your PAN ? If not, Apply for New Pan now.

Those already allotted a ten digit alphanumeric PAN shall not apply again as having or using more than one PAN is illegal.  However, request for a new PAN card with the same PAN or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data can be made by filling up ‘Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data’ form available from any source mentioned in (a) above. The cost of application and processing fee is same as in the case of Form 49A.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING FORM 49A

• Form to be filled legibly in BLOCK LETTERS and preferably in BLACK INK. Form should be filled in English only
• Each box, wherever provided, should contain only one character (alphabet/number / punctuation sign) leaving a blank box after each word.
• ‘Individual’ applicants should affix two recent colour photographs with white background (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in the space provided on the form. The photographs should not be stapled or clipped to the form. The clarity of image on PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of photograph affixed on the form.
  
• 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 form.
• Signature /Left hand thumb impression should be within the box provided on the right side of the form. The signature should not be on the photograph affixed on right side of the form. If there is any mark on this photograph such that it hinders the clear visibility of the face of the applicant, the application will not be accepted.
• Thumb impression, if used, should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer under official seal and stamp.
• AO code (Area Code, AO Type, Range Code and AO Number) of the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer must be filled up by the applicant. These details can be obtained from the Income Tax Office or PAN Centre or websites of PAN Service Providers on www.utiitsl.com or www.tin-nsdl.com

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