Now, Aadhaar a valid identity & address proof for PAN card
27 Dec 2013 6:05 AM IST
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a notification expanding the list of documents admissible as proof of identity and address by including Aadhaar Card.
Aadhaar is a 12-digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on behalf of the Government of India. Now, Aadhaar Card can be used for getting a PAN, which is a ten-digit alphanumeric number, issued in the form of a laminated card, by the Income Tax Department.
The UIDAI has issued about 51 crore Aadhaar numbers so far with about 11 lakh of such numbers generated every day. Other documents for identify accepted by the Income Tax Department include elector's photo identity card, ration card having photograph of the applicant, passport, driving licence, arms license and photo identity card.
Aadhaar is a 12-digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on behalf of the Government of India. Now, Aadhaar Card can be used for getting a PAN, which is a ten-digit alphanumeric number, issued in the form of a laminated card, by the Income Tax Department.
The UIDAI has issued about 51 crore Aadhaar numbers so far with about 11 lakh of such numbers generated every day. Other documents for identify accepted by the Income Tax Department include elector's photo identity card, ration card having photograph of the applicant, passport, driving licence, arms license and photo identity card.
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