IT PAN - Aadhar card added for proof of Date of birth
THE CBDT has amended the Income Tax Rules making several changes. One important change:
The Following are the proof of Date of Birth for applying for a PAN card.
(a) birth certificate; or
(b) pension payment order; or
(c) marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages; or
(d) matriculation certificate or mark sheet of recognised board; or
(e) passport; or
(f) driving licence; or
(g) domicile certificate issued by the Government; or
(h) aadhar card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India; or
(i) elector's photo identity card; or
(j) photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or Central Public Sector Undertaking or State Public Sector Undertaking; or
(k) Central Government Health Service Scheme photo card or Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card ; or
(l) affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating the date of birth.
The items marked in red are the new documents prescribed.
CBDT Notification No. 38/2015, Dated: April 10, 2015