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Simple meaningPermanent Account Number: a 10-character ID issued by the Income Tax Department.
Relevant ActIncome-tax Act, 1961
Section / ruleSection 139A
Technical meaning
Permanent Account Number allotted under the Act, required for filing returns and quoting in specified transactions.
Practical example
A PAN is needed to open a demat account or file an ITR.
Related terms
Official reference
Income-tax Act, 1961, Section 139A
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