The PAN is an essential document for every resident and non-resident taxpayer. The Government of India has made it compulsory for every taxpayer to have a valid PAN card. Not having a PAN card while earning a substantial income can attract heavy penalties. Applicants can apply for a new PAN card offline and online using Form 49A or Form 49AA. It is essential to fill the forms correctly with all the relevant details to avoid rejecting the application. This blog will look at some of the PAN Dos and Don’ts of filling the PAN card application.
What are Pan Card Dos for Application?
Given below are some of the things that you should keep in mind and follow while making an application for a new PAN Card:
- Indian Resident applicants must use Form 49A, while foreign applicants should use Form 49AA.
- Make sure the application is filled in black ink and capital case letters.
- The applicant is required to fix a colour photo on the space provided. The dimensions of the image should be 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm.
- The applicant should sign the form on the box provided.
- If the applicant is providing a thumb impression, the same has to be attested by a Gazetted Officer or a public notary.
- Ensure the proper Assessing Officer’s code is mentioned in the application form.
- Make sure that the AO code is mentioned in the following format in brackets if the applicant is a defence staff.
- Make sure to attach all the required approved address proof and identity proof documents.
- Ensure that the details mentioned in the supporting documents match with the information you have mentioned in the application form.
- Ensure that the details regarding any Representative Assessee are provided with respect to the specially-abled applicant or deceased applicant.
- Ensure that the supporting documents are provided in the case of any Representative Assessee.
- Make sure that you mention the complete address and the landmark in the PAN card application.
- Ensure that the email address and telephone number mentioned in the application are correct, as the PAN authorities will use these details for any future communication.
Don’ts for PAN Card Application
Given below are some of the don’ts while filling out the PAN card application form:
- Please avoid any mistakes, corrections, or overwriting in the application form.
- Ensure that you do not pin or staple the photograph to the application form.
- Ensure that the applicant’s signature does not exceed the space provided on the application form.
- Make sure that all the required documents are registered to the applicant’s name and details.
- Do not mention any salutation, rank, or designation while providing the signature on the application form.
- In the case of female applicant’s, they have to mention the father’s name. Please do not mention providesthe husband’s address.
- Do not use initials in the fields meant for first and last name.
- Do not apply for a new PAN card if you already have a valid PAN card.
In a Nutshell
The application for a new PAN card can be made using Form 49A or Form 49AA. After verifying all the details and documents provided, the PAN authorities issue the PAN card to the applicants. It is important to know how exactly to fill out the PAN application form, as any discrepancy can lead to a rejection of the application. We hope this blog can help you make the PAN application process easier.
