Name entry in online PAN Card application
I have tried to apply online for a PAN card for her. The problem started in the very beginning itself. The name column will not accept initials of the name in their online application form. There is no way other than expanding the initials to enter the name. But all of her documents for address and identity proof including birth certificate are in the name of Ashwini.K.P only (not expanded). So the application has been rejected by the verifying officer because of non matching documents. I got an SMS to re submit the documents with the same name as entered in online application. How I can? I lost the money paid for it.
Since the PAN card was very urgent, I have been compelled to give bribe through an agent. The result was wonderful. With the same (rejected)documents, I received the PAN card in time.
My doubt is why they have made rules for not accepting a person's original name in PAN card application? Is it only to get bribe from people? more