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PAN APPLICATION - ID PROOF

G.K.Pushparaj (Auditor) (74 Points)

12 February 2010

THE NSDL TIN-Facilitation Center SAYS THE PAN APPLICATION SHOULD BE WITH SUBMISSION OF RATION CARD IS CUMPULSORY -- AS A NEW RULE - THEY DID NOT ACCEPT ANY OTHER ID PROOF

IS IT CORRECT ? THE RULE IS CHANGED FOR ID PROOF

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Amir (Learner) (4016 Points)
Replied 12 February 2010

Dear G.K. Pushpraj,

Can u plz fwd that link, cos I have not heard of that...

Wait, let me check on my part as well.........

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BALASUBRAMANYA B N (CCI STUDENT....) (44679 Points)
Replied 12 February 2010

What documents should be submitted as proof of address for individual applicants and HUF applicants?

1. Individual and HUF Applicants who are citizens of India and located within India at the time of application for PAN:
Copy of any one of the following will serve as a proof of address:

Electricity bill*
Telephone bill*
Depository account statement*
Credit card statement*
Bank account statement*
Rent receipt*
Employer certificate*
Ration card
Passport
Voter's identity card
Property tax assessment order
Driving license
Certificate of address signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted Officer.

Note:

*For serial numbers 1 to 7, proof of address should not be more than six months old from the date of application.
Document being submitted should be in the full name of the applicant as mentioned in the PAN application.
In case the PAN applicant is a minor, any of above documents of any of the parents or guardian of such minor shall serve as proof of address.
In case PAN application is made on behalf of a HUF, any of above documents in respect of Karta of the HUF will serve as proof of address.
It is mandatory for individuals and HUF to mention their residential address on the PAN application and to submit valid proof of the same.
If office address is selected as communication address by Individual and HUF applicants, then POA for office address is also required.

2. Citizen of India located outside India at the time of application for PAN
Copy of any one of the following will serve as a proof of address:

Passport
Bank account statement in country of residence
NRE bank account statement**

3. Foreign Citizen located in India at the time of application for PAN
Copy of any one of the following will serve as a proof of address:

Passport
Bank account statement in India
Residential permit issued by the State Police Authorities
Registration certificate issued by the Foreigner's Registration Officer
Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India
NRE bank account statement**

In case ‘Office Address (of India)’ is mentioned in application made by foreign citizens , then it is mandatory to provide all five documents mentioned below as proof for office address.

Copy of Visa application to Indian authorities + Copy of Visa granted + Copy of appointment letter/contract from Indian Company + Certificate (in original) of address in India of applicant issued by authorized signatory of employer on employer’s letter head mentioning the PAN of the employer + copy of PAN card for the PAN mentioned in the employer’s certificate.

4. Foreign Citizen located outside India at the time of application for PAN
Copy of any one of the following will serve as a proof of address:

Passport
Other National ID attested by Indian Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Apostille
Bank account statement in country of residence, duly attested by Indian Embassy/High Commission / Consulate / Apostille in the country where applicant is located
Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India
NRE bank account statement**

Note:

** showing at least two customer induced transactions in last six months period and duly attested by Indian Embassy / Consular office / High commission or Apostille or by the manager of the bank in which the account is held. The applicant may be a joint holder.

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