Digital-Divide/D0/How-to-apply-for-a-PAN-Card/English-timed

Time'	Narration
00:01	Welcome to the Spoken Tutorial on How to apply for a PAN card.
00:08	In this tutorial we will learn the process of-
00:12	Applying for a PAN Card
00:15	Documents for proof of identity
00:19	And Tracking the status of the application
00:23	The Pan card application form is called Form 49A.
00:29	This form can be downloaded from the link given below http://www.utiitsl.com/forms/Forms 49A.pdf
00:37	Once you have downloaded the form, take a print-out of the same.
00:44	Next step is to fill the form.
00:47	The form is to be filled legibly in BLOCK LETTERS in English only.
00:53	It is preferable to use a pen with black ink to fill the form.
00:59	In each box, fill only one character i.e (alphabet /number / punctuation sign).
01:08	A blank box must be left after each word.
01:13	'Individual' applicants need two recent colour photographs with a white background.
01:20	These photos have to pasted on the form in the spaces provided.
01:26	The size of the photo should be 3.5cm x 2.5cm
01:35	The photos should not be stapled or clipped to the form.
01:40	The photo on the left, should have a signature/thumb impression across it.
01:47	For the right side photo, the signature/thumb impression should be below it.
01:54	Thumb impressions should be attested by a Notary Public or an authorized officer with official seal and stamp.
02:04	Now, start filling the form.
02:06	First of all, fill the Assessing officer details.
02:11	Assessing officer details can be found on these webpages - www.utiitsl.com/utitsl/site/aoDetails.jsp or www.tin-nsdl.com/pan/pan-aocode.php
02:26	In the item 1 section, you have to fill in your personal details.
02:31	Here, select your title, like Shri, Smt etc.
02:38	Write your surname, first name and middle name, in full-form.
02:44	These are to be filled without any initials.
02:48	Your name should not be prefixed with any title like M/s, Dr., Kumari, etc
02:57	For Non-Individuals, what if the name is longer than the space provided?
03:03	In that case, it can be continued in the space provided for First and Middle Name.
03:10	In case of a Company, the name shouldn't contain any abbreviations.
03:16	E.g. 'Private Limited' should be written in full.
03:21	Variations like Pvt Ltd, Private Ltd, P, P. Ltd etc are not allowed.
03:31	In case of sole proprietorship, the PAN should be applied for in the proprietor's own name.
03:39	In item 2, Individual applicants can use abbreviation in their names.
03:46	This will be printed on the PAN card.
03:49	Note that the last name must be written in its full-form.
03:54	The next section asks for other names that one is or was known by.
04:02	It must be filled if the applicant selects "yes", following the instructions applicable for item 1.
04:10	Item 4, the Gender field, should be filled only by Individual applicants.
04:18	The item 5 section asks for date of birth.
04:23	The dates expected from different categories of applicants are specified in the form.
04:29	E.g. A Company should provide its Date-of-Incorporation.
04:35	Next, Individual applicants should fill in their father's name.
04:40	Instructions in item 1 with respect to name, apply here.
04:46	Note that married women should also give their father's and not husband's name.
04:53	Item 7 asks for your address.
04:57	Residential address should be filled only by Individuals, HUF, AOP, BOI or AJP.
05:07	Individuals should give Office Address here, if they have a source of income e.g business or profession.
05:16	In case of a Firm, LLP, Company, Local Authority or a Trust, complete office address is mandatory.
05:26	The address given by all the applicants should include these details -
05:32	i.e Town/City/District,
05:37	State/Union Territory, and
05:40	PINCODE
05:41	Foreign addresses must contain Country Name along with its ZIP Code.
05:47	For item 8, i.e. Address for Communication-
05:51	Individuals/HUFs/AOP/BOI/AJP may tick on either 'Residence' or 'Office' address.
06:01	Other applicants should write their 'Office' address
06:05	All communication will be sent to the address written here.
06:11	Telephone Number and Email ID details are to be filled in item 9.
06:16	Telephone details should include Country code (ISD code) and Area/STD code
06:25	E.g. Details of a Delhi telephone 23557505 number should be filled as
06:34	9 1 the Country code
06:36	* 1 1 the STD Code
06:39	The numbers and e-mail id are necessary to
06:43	contact applicants in case of any discrepancy in the application
06:49	send the PAN card via e-mail
06:52	SMS the status updates
06:56	In item 10, select the category status that is applicable.
07:02	In case of Limited Liability Partnership, the PAN will be given a Firm status.
07:09	Item 11 asks for the registration number of companies, issued by the Registrar of Companies.
07:18	Other applicants may mention registration number issued by State or Central Government Authority.
07: 27	Item 12 -
07:28	Citizens of India, must enter their AADHAAR number, if allotted.
07:34	It should be supported by a copy of the AADHAAR letter/card.
07:39	In item 13, applicants must indicate their source of income using a business/profession code
07:48	These codes are available on page 3 of the form.
07:52	E.g. Medical Profession and Business's code is 01
07:58	Engineering is 02
08:01	Item 14 asks for personal details of representative assessees.
08:08	Only those specified in Section 160 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 can act as representative assessees.
08:18	Some of them are-
08:20	an agent of the non-resident,
08:23	guardian or manager of a minor,lunatic or idiot, Court of Wards etc.
08:32	Representative assessees are mandatory for applicants who are minors, mentally retarded, deceased, idiot or a lunatic.
08:43	Personal details of the Representative Assessee have to be filled here.
08:49	Item 15, is about documents to be submitted for Pan Card application.
08:55	Attaching proof of identity and proof of address with a PAN application is mandatory.
09:04	These documents should be in the name of applicant.
09:09	Representative assessees must also attach these documents
09:15	List of documents that serve as proof of identity and address are given on page 4 of the Pan application form.
09:26	Applicants must furnish any one document from the options listed in the form.
09:33	E.g.-Proof of identity for Individual applicants and HUF are-
09:39	School leaving certificate
09:42	Ration Card
09:43	Driver's license etc.
09:46	Documents for proof of address are -
09:50	Electricity bill
09:52	Telephone Bill
09:53	Passport etc.
09:57	Now we will discuss some general information regarding the application-
10:03	The fee for processing PAN application is Rs.96.00 ( 85.00 + 12.36% service tax).
10:15	Payment can be made by- Demand Draft Cheque
10:20	For addresses outside India, the processing fee is Rs. 962.00
10:27	i.e[ (Application fee 85.00 + Dispatch Charges 771.00) + 12.36% service tax].
10:40	For foreign addresses, payment can be made only by way of Demand Draft payable at Mumbai.
10:48	The box at the end of the form, asks for the applicant's signature or thumb-print.
10:55	Representative Assessee's signature or thumb print should be given for minors, the deceased, lunatics and the mentally retarded.
11:06	Applications without signature or thumb-print will be rejected.
11:12	Applicants will receive an acknowledgement on acceptance of this form.
11:18	This will contain the Unique Identification number.
11:23	This number can be used for tracking the status of the application.
11:29	You can track its status using the Income-tax Department website or these www.incometaxindia.gov.in OR these websites tin.tin.nsdl.com/tan/StatusTrack.html www.myutiitsl.com/PANONLINE/panTracker.do
11:38	On this website, the "Status Track " search will perform this task.
11:43	This search will need either your
11:45	# acknowledgement number, or
11:47	# details like name and date of birth
11:52	One can also get PAN status details via SMS.
11:57	>SMS- NSDLPAN<space>15-digit Acknowledgement No. and send to 57575
12:10	The postal addresses are as shown.
12:17	Hope this information was helpful.
12:20	Now let us summarize. In this tutorial, we have learnt -
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12:28	Documents for proof of identity and
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13:31	We have come to the end of this tutorial.
13:35	This is Arthi signing off from IIT Bombay Thanks for joining

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