PAN-CARD : FORM FILLING

Sir, I am an account holder of HDFC Bank,Thrissur. The bank manager asked to me about PAN card and he has given a form to apply for PAN. Please help me to fill the PAN form by giving important suggestions?

The PAN form should be filled in by the assessee with due care and caution. There should be no corrections or overwriting and it should be properly signed and verified by the persons who is authorized to do so, under the provisions of IT Act. The following important points may be taken care of while filling up the form :

NAME & ADDRESS :

The name and address must be written in block letters and while filling up the same, one cage may be left blank after each word. No initials are allowed to be used while filling in the same. Full name has to be given.

STATUS

Correct code number of the assessee’s status/residential status may be filled in.

DATE OF BIRTH :

Date of birth is very important and should be filled correctly.

FATHER’S NAME :

Father’s name has to be given even in case of married ladies.

SOURCES OF INCOME :

A person should have at least one source of income to apply for PAN. So the relevant box should be checked in the form.