Form 49A to get a PAN Card w.e.f.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PAN APPLICANTS

(a) Applicants may obtain the application form for PAN (Form 49A)  (Download Form) from TIN Facilitation Centres (TIN FCs) / PAN Centres, any other stationery vendor providing such forms or download from the TIN website (www.tin-nsdl.com).

(b) The fee for processing PAN application is Rs. 85/- (plus service tax, as applicable).

(c) 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.

(d) Applicant will receive an acknowledgment containing a 15–digit unique number on acceptance of this form. This acknowledgment number can be used for tracking the status of the application.

(e) For more information / Application status enquiry

– Visit at www.tin-nsdl.com
– Call TIN Call Centre at 020-27218080
– email at 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 National Securities Depository Limited), 3rd Floor, Sapphire Chambers, Near Baner Telephone Exchange, Baner, Pune - 411 045.

Biometric PAN CARDs, What Is Biometric

Biometric PAN cards Issued by Government

Government has decided to issue biometric PAN cards to taxpayers across the country to weed out the problem of duplicate and fake ones.

The decision was taken recently by the Finance Ministry and it comes in the wake of a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report that asked the Income Tax department to ensure that a single tax payer is not issued multiple cards.

The proposed new biometric Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards would bear the I-T assessee' fingerprints (two from each hand) and the face.

There could be an option to existing PAN card holders to opt for the biometric cards, but it may not be mandatory, a senior official in the I-T department said.

The Finance Ministry and the I-T department had put on hold the biometric PAN card project last year to avoid duplication with the UID numbers to be issued by Nandan Nilekani's Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI).

"The bioemetric PAN card project is on again. The step will be very important when it comes to stopping the misuse of this vital identity document," top sources in the Finance Ministry said.

The biometric PAN card was proposed by the then Finance Minister P Chidambaram in 2006 to counter the problem of duplicate PAN cards which were uncovered during I-T searches and raids by police and other enforcement agencies.

The CAG report for 2010-11 on direct taxes, tabled in Parliament recently, has revealed that 958 lakh (95.8 million) PANs were issued up to March 2010 but I-T returns filed in the last fiscal were only 340.9 lakh (34.09 million).

The gap between PAN holders and the number of returns filed was 617.1 lakh (61.7 million), the CAG has said.

Suggesting the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to identify the reasons for the gap and use the information to enhance the assessee base, the CAG has said it may be due to issuance of multiple PAN cards and death of some PAN card holders.

"The (I-T) department needs to put in place appropriate controls to weed out the duplicate PANs and also update the position in respect of deceased assessees," the report has said.

The plan has been set rolling for issuance of biometric PAN cards, according to sources. It is expected that the first such cards could be issued by late this year, they said.

While PAN is a 10-digit alphanumeric number allotted by the I-T department to taxpayers, biometrics uses biological method to identify physical features of an individual.

How to Apply for a PAN card ONLINE

A Permanent Account Number or PAN number is a must for everyone and anyone who files income tax returns. It has been made mandatory since 2005 by the Income Tax Department to quote the PAN number on return of income tax or any correspondence with any income tax authority in India. The PAN number is also required to be quoted in various financial transactions such as while securing loans, selling or buying property, opening a bank account, etc. Even if you want to travel abroad or to deposit more than Rs.50,000 in a bank or post, this is required. So possessing a PAN card is a must these days and getting one is very easy. You can simply apply for one from the comfort of your living room, and here is how.    

Obtaining a PAN card is very simple and can be done in two ways. One way is to directly fill it online and then print, while the other way is to download the Application Form No.49A in the PDF format and fill it up with black ink. We will take a look at the easier and faster way, which is to fill the form online and apply.

To fill the form online, open https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/form49A.html, and scroll down to the bottom of the page. Here, select the category of applicant which best suits you and click Select button. This will take you to the online form 49A.

After entering your required details, you must select what proof of identity and proof of address you will enclose along with the form's print. The proof of identity can be a copy of passport or a copy of PIO card issued by the Indian Government. Address proof can be a copy of passport, bank account statement, etc Next, you have to choose the payment details from amongst Demand Draft, Cheque or Credit/Debit Card and fill in the required details for the same. If you are based in India, the fee for processing PAN application is Rs.94, which is Rs. 85 plus 10.3% service tax. If you are located outside India, then the fee for processing PAN application is Rs. 744, which is application fee of Rs.85 plus dispatch charges of Rs. 590 plus 10.3% service tax. Demand draft and cheque must be drawn in favor of "NSDL - PAN". When using a demand draft, it has to be made payable at Mumbai.After filling the entire form, click Submit. A confirmation screen with all the data you filled will appear for you to confirm the same. After you confirm, an acknowledgment containing a unique 15-digit acknowledgment number will be displayed. Save and print this acknowledgment.Now you must affix (stapled or clipped) a recent color photograph of size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm in the space provided in the acknowledgment printout. Make sure that it is a good quality photograph as the quality of photograph appearing on the PAN card will depend on it.Sign or use left thumb impression within the box provided in the acknowledgment. If the applicant category is anything other than "Individuals", the signature of the authorized signatory is required along with the appropriate seal or stamp. Please note that you are NOT to sign across the photograph. The application will be deemed invalid if the photograph has any mark that hinders clear visibility of the applicant's face. In case of a thumb impression, you are required to get it attested by a magistrate or notary public or a gazette officer under official seal and stamp.The acknowledgment, along with the demand draft/cheque (if any), proof of identity and proof of address as specified by you in the form, should be sent to Income Tax PAN Services Unit, National Securities Depository Limited, 3rd floor, Sapphire Chambers, Near Baner Telephone Exchange, Baner, Pune - 411045. The application and documents can also be submitted at your nearest IT PAN Service Center or TIN Facilitation Center.You can find the nearest IT PAN Service Centre by clicking here and the TIN Facilitation Center by clicking here. Make sure that the envelope is superscribed with the words "APPLICATION FOR PAN - Acknowledgment Number", eg: APPLICATION FOR PAN - 881010100000097. You must send the application, demand draft and documents so that it will reach NSDL within 15 days of applying online.In case of any difficulty, you can call TIN Call Centre at 020-27218080 or fax them at 020-27218081. You can also email them at tininfo@nsdl.co.in or SMS NSDLPAN Acknowledgment No. & send to 57575 to obtain application status. You can even write to INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed by National Securities Depository Limited), 3rd floor, Sapphire Chambers, Near Baner Telephone Exchange, Baner, Pune - 411045.

How to know Date of birth on PAN Card

You forgot your date of birth, which you written whilesubmitting the Application with Income TaxDepartment and neither having a copy of PAN card to know your date of birth as per Income Tax DepartmentDatabase. Is there a way to find date of birth online? No, there is no direct way to know your date of birth as per Income Tax records.

Q. What is indirect way to know Date of birth on PAN Card?

A. Make an application for duplicate pan card without any change write the approximate date of birth,  you will receive letter from NSDL mentioning your DOB as per income tax database. Now send the same letterwith tick on the Caption “Print Pan card as per Income Tax Database”.

You will receive your duplicate PAN card & DOB in just Rs.94/-

Our readers are requested to post there views/ideas and any other method/trick to know date of birth on PAN in comment section below the post.

Loss Of PAN Card

I was quite upset to see that I lost my PAN Card. One of the most precious thing to a responsible citizen. More over as per new schemes fo banks w.e.f January 1st you won’t be able to buy any Tax Savers without it. It was high time for me. Do not panic So here we go with easy steps to recover your PAN Number…

Method to know you PAN Number
To get immediately your PAN number which you have forgot or mis located visit the following link and submit your credentials, if you submit then correctly you’ll get your PAN Number.

KNOW YOUR PAN NUMBER

Method to get a new PAN Card

1. Make a affidavit on Rs.5.00// stamp paper from the court
2. Lodge a FIR to your local Police Station (Submit a signed application to SHO along with affidavit)
3. Contact a Financial Adviser/CA/Income Tax Service Provider
4. Fill the form of PAN renewal and enclose copy of FIR, DOB, Residence Proof Proof, and one recent photograph
5. You will receive a new PAN with in a period of 15 days.

UTI PAN Card Status Enquiry & Complaints

The Uti pan card status enquiry should be done from time to time in order to know about the status of the new pan card or an existing pan card. There is also Uti pan card status toll free number that can also be used by the applicants in order to know about the status details. It has been seen that for Uti pan card status enquiry most of the people opt for the online site and some people use the Uti pan card status toll free number. The Uti pan card status enquiry can be done at the Uti pan card status toll free number from 9am to 6 pm. The Uti pan card status enquiry at the Uti pan card status toll free number should be done from Monday to Saturday and not on Sundays as the office is closed. Hence the people can use the online site in case they want to check the Uti pan card status during the night hours or on Sundays.

Many times it has been seen that during the Uti pan card status enquiry people have many Uti pan card complaints regarding the new pan card that is to be issued or regarding the old pan card that they are already using. In this case they should make the Uti pan card complaints at the online site of Uti pan card. There is a separate box in the site that asks for any kind of Uti pan card complaints and suggestions. This is required by the pan card company in order to better the services of the department. So if there is any kind of Uti pan card complaints or suggestions then it should be mentioned in the online site. Another way of making the Uti pan card complaints is through the Uti pan card status toll free number where the person can make the complaint at the reception.

Generally in case of toll free number the person who has made the complain gets a reference number that can be used by them in case their complain is not heard. It is always advisable to make complain so that the pan card department may improve their services.

How to apply for Duplicate PAN card incase of Lost PAN number?

First, you need to complete a correction form. A correction form can be found and downloaded from http://www.pancardnri.com/lost-pan-card.html. Incase you need to locate your nearest center form, you can from http://www.nripan.com/lost-pan-card.html

Secondly, you need to complete the lost PAN card information on the form. If you don’t have the number, you can get it off the lost card form ‘pancardnri.com‘. You will need to write your name, date of birth, and the name of your father to get your lost card number.

Lastly, you need to have two stamp-sized photographs and Rs 717 (cash or a check), incase you are an NRI – non resident Indian. When you are finished, submit your form to the offices of pancardnri.com. The addresses where you can send it are located on the website or you can simply email them and talk to one of their friendly advisers. You will receive your card within 10-15 working days at your foreign address.