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PAN rules change from April 1 as limits rise and Form 93 comes in
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Published on 24 April 2026
A new Form 93 replaces the old process
From April 1, new PAN application rules under the Income-tax Act 2025 take effect. Category-specific PAN forms will replace the earlier Aadhaar-only option, and mandatory PAN quoting expands for high-value transactions like large cash deposits and property deals. Taxpayers may also need extra documents when applying, making compliance more important than ever.
- New PAN forms start from April 1 under the Income-tax Act 2025
- Category-specific applications replace the earlier Aadhaar-only option
- PAN quoting limits expand for high-value transactions
- Form 93 and extra documents may be required
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