PAN Applicant Not Required To Quote Father's Name In Certain Cases

The Income Tax Department said on Tuesday that quoting of father's name in PAN (Permanent Account Number) application forms will not be mandatory in cases where mother of the applicant is a single parent. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), through a notification, amended the income tax rules and said the application forms would give an option to the applicant as to whether mother is a single parent and the applicant wishes to ...