About issue of pan card

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BRAHMESHWAR SRINIKETH (Querist)
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08 July 2015 Sir,
My name is BRAHMESHWAR SRINIKETH can the income tax department issues me the pan card I am seventeen years old so it is better apply for pan card now or when I step in 18

ashwani

ashwani (Expert)
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08 July 2015 Dear Bhahmeshwar , A minor can apply for the PAN number through his guardian . The PAN form will be required to be signed by guardian. So if your are having income below taxable quantum there is no need to obtain PAN.

Once you attain the age of 18 you can self sign the application form and your signature will also be printed on the PAN card, so it is better to wait to obtain PAN .