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|  Welcome to the Spoken Tutorial on '''How to apply for a PAN card. '''

|  Welcome to the Spoken Tutorial on '''How to apply for a PAN card. '''

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|  In this tutorial we will learn the process of-

|  In this tutorial we will learn the process of-

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|  Applying for a '''PAN''' Card

|  Applying for a '''PAN''' Card

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|  Documents for proof of identity

|  Documents for proof of identity

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|  The '''Pan card '''application form is called '''Form 49A.'''

|  The '''Pan card '''application form is called '''Form 49A.'''

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|  Once you have downloaded the form, take a print-out of the same.

|  Once you have downloaded the form, take a print-out of the same.

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|  Next step is to fill the form.

|  Next step is to fill the form.

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| The form is to be filled legibly in '''BLOCK LETTERS''' in English only.

| The form is to be filled legibly in '''BLOCK LETTERS''' in English only.

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|  It is preferable to use a pen with black ink''' '''to fill the form.

|  It is preferable to use a pen with black ink''' '''to fill the form.

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| In each box, fill only one character i.e (alphabet /number / punctuation sign).

| In each box, fill only one character i.e (alphabet /number / punctuation sign).

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|  A blank box must be left after each word.

|  A blank box must be left after each word.

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|  ''''Individual'''' applicants need two recent colour photographs with a white background.

|  ''''Individual'''' applicants need two recent colour photographs with a white background.

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| These photos have to pasted on the form in the spaces provided.

| These photos have to pasted on the form in the spaces provided.

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|  The size of the photo should be 3.5cm x 2.5cm

|  The size of the photo should be 3.5cm x 2.5cm

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|  The photos should not be stapled or clipped to the form.

|  The photos should not be stapled or clipped to the form.

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| The photo on the left, should have a signature/thumb impression across it.

| The photo on the left, should have a signature/thumb impression across it.

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| For the right side photo, the signature/thumb impression should be below it.

| For the right side photo, the signature/thumb impression should be below it.

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|  Thumb impressions should be attested by a Notary Public or an authorized officer with official seal and stamp.

|  Thumb impressions should be attested by a Notary Public or an authorized officer with official seal and stamp.

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|  Now, start filling the form.

|  Now, start filling the form.

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|  First of all, fill the '''Assessing officer''' details.

|  First of all, fill the '''Assessing officer''' details.

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|  '''Assessing officer''' details can be found on these webpages -

|  '''Assessing officer''' details can be found on these webpages -

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|  In the item 1 section, you have to fill in your personal details.

|  In the item 1 section, you have to fill in your personal details.

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| Here, select your title, like Shri, Smt etc.

| Here, select your title, like Shri, Smt etc.

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|  Write your surname, first name and middle name, in full-form.

|  Write your surname, first name and middle name, in full-form.

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| These are to be filled without any initials.

| These are to be filled without any initials.

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| Your name should not be prefixed with any title like M/s, Dr., Kumari, etc

| Your name should not be prefixed with any title like M/s, Dr., Kumari, etc

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| For '''Non-Individuals''', what if the name is longer than the space provided?

| For '''Non-Individuals''', what if the name is longer than the space provided?

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| In that case, it can be continued in the space provided for First and Middle Name.

| In that case, it can be continued in the space provided for First and Middle Name.

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| In case of a Company, the name shouldn't contain any abbreviations.

| In case of a Company, the name shouldn't contain any abbreviations.

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| E.g. 'Private Limited' should be written in full.

| E.g. 'Private Limited' should be written in full.

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|  Variations like Pvt Ltd, Private Ltd, P, P. Ltd etc are not allowed.

|  Variations like Pvt Ltd, Private Ltd, P, P. Ltd etc are not allowed.

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|  In case of sole proprietorship, the PAN should be applied for in the proprietor's own name.

|  In case of sole proprietorship, the PAN should be applied for in the proprietor's own name.

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| This will be printed on the PAN card.

| This will be printed on the PAN card.

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| Note that the last name must be written in its full-form.

| Note that the last name must be written in its full-form.

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|  The next section asks for other names that one is or was known by.

|  The next section asks for other names that one is or was known by.

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| It must be filled if the applicant selects "yes", following the instructions applicable for item 1.

| It must be filled if the applicant selects "yes", following the instructions applicable for item 1.

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| Item 4, the '''Gender '''field, should be filled only by '''Individual '''applicants.

| Item 4, the '''Gender '''field, should be filled only by '''Individual '''applicants.

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|  The item 5 section asks for date of birth.

|  The item 5 section asks for date of birth.

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| The dates expected from different categories of applicants are specified in the form.

| The dates expected from different categories of applicants are specified in the form.

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| E.g. A Company should provide its Date-of-Incorporation.

| E.g. A Company should provide its Date-of-Incorporation.

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| Next, '''Individual '''applicants should fill in their father's name.

| Next, '''Individual '''applicants should fill in their father's name.

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| Instructions in item 1 with respect to name, apply here.

| Instructions in item 1 with respect to name, apply here.

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| Item 7 asks for your address.

| Item 7 asks for your address.

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|  Residential address should be filled only by '''Individuals''', '''HUF, AOP, BOI''' or '''AJP'''.

|  Residential address should be filled only by '''Individuals''', '''HUF, AOP, BOI''' or '''AJP'''.

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| Individuals should give Office Address here, if they have a source of income e.g business or profession.

| Individuals should give Office Address here, if they have a source of income e.g business or profession.

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| In case of a Firm, LLP, Company, Local Authority or a Trust, complete office address is mandatory.

| In case of a Firm, LLP, Company, Local Authority or a Trust, complete office address is mandatory.

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|  State/Union Territory, and

|  State/Union Territory, and

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|  PINCODE  

|  PINCODE  

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|  Foreign addresses must contain Country Name along with its ZIP Code.

|  Foreign addresses must contain Country Name along with its ZIP Code.

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|  For item 8, i.e. '''Address for Communication'''-

|  For item 8, i.e. '''Address for Communication'''-

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| '''Individuals/HUFs/AOP/BOI/AJP''' may tick on either ''''Residence'''' or ''''Office'''' address.

| '''Individuals/HUFs/AOP/BOI/AJP''' may tick on either ''''Residence'''' or ''''Office'''' address.

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| Other applicants should write their ''''Office'''' address

| Other applicants should write their ''''Office'''' address

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|  All communication will be sent to the address written here.

|  All communication will be sent to the address written here.

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| E.g. Details of a Delhi telephone 23557505 number should be filled as   

| E.g. Details of a Delhi telephone 23557505 number should be filled as   

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|  9 1 the Country code

|  9 1 the Country code

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| * 1 1 the STD Code

| * 1 1 the STD Code

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|  The numbers and e-mail id are necessary to

|  The numbers and e-mail id are necessary to

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| contact applicants in case of any discrepancy in the application

| contact applicants in case of any discrepancy in the application

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|send the PAN card via e-mail

|send the PAN card via e-mail

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| SMS the status updates

| SMS the status updates

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|In item 10, select the category status that is applicable.

|In item 10, select the category status that is applicable.

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| In case of '''Limited Liability Partnership''', the '''PAN''' will be given a '''Firm''' status.

| In case of '''Limited Liability Partnership''', the '''PAN''' will be given a '''Firm''' status.

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|  Other applicants may mention registration number issued by State or Central Government Authority.

|  Other applicants may mention registration number issued by State or Central Government Authority.

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|  Item 12 -

|  Item 12 -

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|Citizens of India, must enter their '''AADHAAR''' number, if allotted.

|Citizens of India, must enter their '''AADHAAR''' number, if allotted.

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| In item 13, applicants must indicate their source of income using a business/profession code

| In item 13, applicants must indicate their source of income using a business/profession code

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|  These codes are available on page 3 of the form.

|  These codes are available on page 3 of the form.

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| E.g.  Medical Profession and Business's code is 01

| E.g.  Medical Profession and Business's code is 01

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|  Engineering is 02

|  Engineering is 02

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|  Item 14 asks for personal details of representative assessees.

|  Item 14 asks for personal details of representative assessees.

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|Only those specified in '''Section 160''' of the '''Income-tax Act, 1961''' can act as representative assessees.

|Only those specified in '''Section 160''' of the '''Income-tax Act, 1961''' can act as representative assessees.

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|  Some of them are-

|  Some of them are-

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|an agent of the non-resident,

|an agent of the non-resident,

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|Representative assessees are mandatory for applicants who are minors, mentally retarded, deceased, idiot or a lunatic.

|Representative assessees are mandatory for applicants who are minors, mentally retarded, deceased, idiot or a lunatic.

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| Personal details of the Representative Assessee have to be filled here.

| Personal details of the Representative Assessee have to be filled here.

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|  Item 15, is about documents to be submitted for Pan Card application.

|  Item 15, is about documents to be submitted for Pan Card application.

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| Attaching proof of identity and proof of address with a PAN application is mandatory.

| Attaching proof of identity and proof of address with a PAN application is mandatory.

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|These documents should be in the name of applicant.

|These documents should be in the name of applicant.

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|Representative assessees must also attach these documents

|Representative assessees must also attach these documents

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| List of documents that serve as proof of identity and address are given on page 4 of the Pan application form.

| List of documents that serve as proof of identity and address are given on page 4 of the Pan application form.

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|Applicants must furnish any one document from the options listed in the form.

|Applicants must furnish any one document from the options listed in the form.

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|  E.g.-Proof of identity for '''Individual''' applicants and '''HUF''' are-

|  E.g.-Proof of identity for '''Individual''' applicants and '''HUF''' are-

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| School leaving certificate

| School leaving certificate

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|  Ration Card

|  Ration Card

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|  Driver's license etc.

|  Driver's license etc.

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|  Documents for proof of address are -

|  Documents for proof of address are -

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| Electricity bill

| Electricity bill

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| Telephone Bill

| Telephone Bill

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|  Passport etc.

|  Passport etc.

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|  Now we will discuss some general information regarding the application-

|  Now we will discuss some general information regarding the application-

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|Payment can be made by-

|Payment can be made by-

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|  For addresses outside India, the processing fee is Rs. 962.00

|  For addresses outside India, the processing fee is Rs. 962.00

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|i.e[ (Application fee 85.00 + Dispatch Charges 771.00) + 12.36% service tax].  

|i.e[ (Application fee 85.00 + Dispatch Charges 771.00) + 12.36% service tax].  

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|For foreign addresses, payment can be made only by way of Demand Draft payable at Mumbai.

|For foreign addresses, payment can be made only by way of Demand Draft payable at Mumbai.

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|  The box at the end of the form, asks for the applicant's signature or thumb-print.

|  The box at the end of the form, asks for the applicant's signature or thumb-print.

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|Representative Assessee's signature or thumb print should be given for minors, the deceased, lunatics and the mentally retarded.

|Representative Assessee's signature or thumb print should be given for minors, the deceased, lunatics and the mentally retarded.

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|  Applications without signature or thumb-print will be rejected.

|  Applications without signature or thumb-print will be rejected.

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|  Applicants will receive an acknowledgement on acceptance of this form.

|  Applicants will receive an acknowledgement on acceptance of this form.

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|This will contain the Unique Identification number.

|This will contain the Unique Identification number.

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|This number can be used for tracking the status of the application.

|This number can be used for tracking the status of the application.

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| On this website, the "'''Status Track '''" search will  perform this task.

| On this website, the "'''Status Track '''" search will  perform this task.

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|This search will need either your

|This search will need either your

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|  The postal addresses are as shown.

|  The postal addresses are as shown.

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|  Hope this information was helpful.

|  Hope this information was helpful.

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|Now let us summarize. In this tutorial, we have learnt -

|Now let us summarize. In this tutorial, we have learnt -

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|  Documents for proof of identity and  

|  Documents for proof of identity and  

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|- Tracking the Status of PAN  

|- Tracking the Status of PAN  

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|It summarizes the Spoken Tutorial project

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| We have come to the end of this tutorial.

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|This is Arthi signing off from IIT Bombay

|This is Arthi signing off from IIT Bombay