New PAN Card Allotment Norms Involving Multiple Proofs Put on Hold

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to keep in abeyance the decision to change the procedure for PAN allotment till further orders. Accordingly, the operation of Circular No. 11 dated 16.01.2014 issued to PAN service providers has been directed to be put on hold till further orders. In the meantime, the old procedure of PAN application and allotment shall continue.

[Source: PIB (MoF) Press Release dated 30^th January 2014]