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. As such it should be updated at
all times. 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.
Source:-The Economic Times
