eGovWatch: Government to launch online facility to issue PAN card in 48 hours

By Aditi Gautam Last updated Apr 22, 2015

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The government will soon launch an online facility under which a PAN card will be issued within 48 hours of applying.

“An online facility for issuance of PAN is on the anvil under which an applicant can get a PAN card within 48 hours,” a senior official said.

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Besides, special camps will be organised throughout the country, including rural areas, to help people get PAN cards.

PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a 10-digit alphanumeric number, issued in the form of a laminated card by the Income Tax Department.

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Recently, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the apex policy-making body of the I-T Department, had issued a notification making the Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC) and Aadhaar valid proofs of “date of birth” for obtaining a PAN card.

PAN is required for filing return of income, sale or purchase of any immovable property beyond a certain amount, and sale or purchase of a motor vehicle, among others.

The Finance Act 2015 proposes quoting PAN mandatory for buying jewellery valued at Rs 1 lakh or more.

The official further said a total 4.73 crore tax returns were filed in 2014-15, of which only 6 lakh were scrutinised by the Income-Tax Department.

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