Important information for anyone who want to apply for a PAN number (Form 49A)

1. List of things to do

• Make an application for PAN allocation using ‘Form 49A.’
• Fill out the application in English block letters, preferably using black ink.
  Please provide two current color pictures (size 3.5 cm X 2.5 cm).
• Please sign the box inside the box.
• If a thumb imprint is used on the application form, it must be confirmed by a Magistrate, a Notary Public, or a Gazetted Officer, and must have the official seal and stamp.
• In the application, supply the right AO code.
• If the applicant is a member of the armed forces, please use the AO code listed below.
• PNE W 55 3 (Army)
• DEL W 72 2 DEL W 72 2 DEL W 72 2 DEL W 72 2 DEL W 72 2
• As required by Rule 114 (4) of the Income Tax Rules, 1962, attach proof of identity (POI), proof of address (POA), and proof of date of birth (PODB – for individual and HUF).
• Provide the POI, POA, and PODB that have the same names as the application.
• If the applicant is a Minor, Idiot, Lunatic, or Deceased, submit information of the Representative Assessee in column 14 of the application form.
• If a Representative Assessee is appointed, also submit POI and POA for the Representative Assessee.
• Fill provide the whole postal address in the application, including the landmark.
• In the address area, be sure to include the right pin code.
• In the application, including your phone number and e-mail address.

2. List of things to don´t

• Make no changes to the program or replace it.
• The picture should not be pinned or stapled.
• Signing across the box is not permitted (i.e. signature should be within the box)
• Do not offer POI and POA that are not in the applicant’s name.
• Along with the signature, do not enter any other information (date, designation, rank, etc.) in the box.
• In the Father’s Name field, do not include the name of the husband.
• Do not use initials or shorten your name.
• If you already have a PAN, don’t apply for another.

3. For further information, please contact:

• Please contact the PAN/TDS Call Center at 020 – 27218080.
• Please contact us via e-mail at: tininfo@nsdl.co.in
• Visit https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html to check the status of your application.
• Protean e-Governance Infrastructure Limited, Mantri Sterling, 5th Floor, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune – 411 016
• To check the progress of your application, text NSDLPAN 15 digit Acknowledgement No. to 57575.