PAN is an all India, unique number of 10 characters allotted by the Income Tax Department. It is permanent for your life, and will not change with change of your address or station, or change of your Assessing Officer, etc. A PAN number is essential for filing returns. For this, you need to apply for a PAN card if you don't already have one. You can avail a PAN card by downloading Form 49A and submitting it in the nearest PAN facilitation centre, or by filling an online form. |