IT - Decision to Change Procedure for Pan Allotment - Kept in Abeyance
RECENTLY the procedure for PAN allotment was changed [DDT 2280-27.01.2014]. The major changes proposed were:
From 03.02.2014 onwards, every PAN applicant has to submit self-attested copies of Proof of Indentify (POI) [perhaps what they mean is identity], Proof of Address (POA) and Date of Birth (DOB) documents and also produce original documents of such POI/POA/DOB documents for verification at the counter of PAN facilitation centres. List of documents of POI/POA/DOB is given in the Instructions part of Form 49A/49AA.
The copies of Proof of Identity (POI), Proof of Address (POA) and Date of Birth (DOB) documents attached with PAN application form, will be verified vis-a-vis their original documents at the time of submission of PAN application at PAN facilitation Centres.
Original documents shall not be retained by the PAN Facilitation Centres and will be returned back to the applicant after verification.
The fee for processing a PAN application shall be Rs 105/ - (inclusive of all taxes).
Now, the CBDT has decided to keep in abeyance the decision to change the procedure for PAN allotment till further orders. In the meantime, the old procedure of PAN application and allotment shall continue.