PAN cards with QR code soon...

Tue, 26 November 2024

16:13

The government has approved a Rs 1,435-crore project to revamp the existing system of issuing permanent account number under which PAN cards with QR Code feature will be given free of cost to taxpayers. The PAN 2.0 project aims to create a "common business identifier" for all digital systems of government agencies.

The project was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday. PAN is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department to Indian taxpayers. -- PTI

TOP STORIES

LIVE! Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China deal

Tariffs on India 'huge success', may be rolled back: US

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated a potential pathway to remove tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil, citing a significant decrease in such purchases. He also criticized Europe's approach and accused India of...

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland

The International Cricket Council has officially informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board that it has been replaced by Scotland in T20 World Cup 2026.

PCB slams ICC favouritism: 'One country is dictating'

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the Pakistan government will take the final and binding decision on whether its national team will participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup, following Bangladesh's removal

R-Day parade: Next-gen Army officers to lead contingents

Army officers share their experiences and details about the contingents and displays that will be part of the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path.