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India.com
7 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
If not Aadhaar-PAN or Voter ID then what? Here's how you can prove your citizenship; documents like...
File/Representational New Delhi: In a significant development amid the nation-wide discussions on the Special Intensive Revisions (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar, the Supreme Court has remarked that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is correct in asserting that an Aadhaar card does not constitute conclusive proof of citizenship. In the recent development, a Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi has stated that the inclusion or exclusion of citizens and non-citizens from the electoral rolls lies within the mandate of the poll body. With the supreme court observation, a buzz regarding the criteria or documents required to prove citizenship are also gaining significance. Why Aadhaar cannot be accepted as proof of citizenship? 'The EC is correct in saying Aadhaar cannot be accepted as conclusive proof of citizenship. It has to be verified,' it remarked. During the hearing, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the petitioners, argued that the SIR process could lead to large-scale disenfranchisement of vulnerable citizens, especially those unable to submit the required forms. Sibal argued that most of the enlisted documents are not available to people in Bihar. Earlier, the Bombay High Court also made it clear that Aadhar card, PAN card or Voter ID card are only identity cards or documents to avail the benefits of services and one does not become a citizen of India with the availability of these cards. How can anyone prove citizenship? Citizenship is a special legal status granted by a country, giving people rights like legal protection, employment, and contesting elections. Notably, Citizenship in India, governed by the Citizenship Act 1955, cannot be proved with Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID or Ration Card. What to do if you don't have Aadhaar-PAN or Voter ID? If you don't have Aadhaar-PAN or Voter ID, documents like a birth certificate or domicile certificate serve as proof as a proof of citizenship. If you don't have a birth certificate, you can be obtain it from the Gram Panchayat, Municipality or Municipal Corporation, and if unavailable, a 'non-availability' certificate must be issued first. Also, a domicile certificate, issued by the state government after three years of residence, can also prove citizenship. (With inputs from agencies)
Mint
05-08-2025
- Business
- Mint
PAN 2.0 goes live next year: What does this mean? What should existing holders do?
The Income Tax (I-T) Department is expected to bring its ambitious ₹ 1,435 crore PAN 2.0 project live next year, and has chosen IT major LTIMindtree as the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the design, development, implementation, operations, and maintenance of the project. Expected to be a 'one-stop platform' to comprehensively handle matters related to PAN and TAN, such as allotment, updates or corrections, Aadhaar-PAN linking, re-issuance requests, online PAN validation etc., it is aimed at simplifying the PAN and TAN processes, enhance quality of service, and improving grievance redressal mechanisms. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the I-T dept's ₹ 1,435-crore project on November 25, 2024. At present, PAN-related services are spread across three different platforms — the e-Filing Portal, UTIITSL Portal, and Protean e-Gov Portal. With PAN 2.0, services will be merged into a single, unified portal. PAN 2.0 will comprehensively use technology for paperless processes. Allotment / updation / correction of PAN will be done free of cost and e-PAN will be sent to the registered mail ID. A 10-digit alpha-numeric number, Permanent Account Number (PAN) is issued by the I-T dept to Indian taxpayers. Similarly, Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) is a 10-digit alpha-numeric number that is obtained by all persons responsible for deducting tax at source or who are required to collect tax at source. PAN has an existing database of over 81.24 crore, while TAN has more than 73 lakh holders. These existing PAN holders are not required to apply for a new one under the upgraded PAN 2.0 system. This involves ease of access, speedy service delivery with improved quality, a single source of truth and data consistency, eco-friendly processes and cost optimisation, and security and optimisation of infrastructure for greater agility, according to an official statement. The government aims to enable the Pan 2.0 project under Digital India, which will make PAN eligible as a common identifier for all digital systems of specified government agencies. The new system aims to upgrade the current PAN/TAN 1.0 eco-system, consolidating the core and non-core PAN/TAN activities and the PAN validation service, as per the official release. The QR code has been incorporated in PAN cards since 2017-18. The same will be continued under the PAN 2.0 project with enhancements such as a dynamic QR code that displays the latest data present in the PAN database. PAN holders who have an old PAN Card without a QR code have the option to apply for a new card with a QR code in the existing PAN 1.0 ecosystem as well as in PAN 2.0.
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Business Standard
04-08-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
LTIMindtree gets ₹792 cr contract from IT dept to overhaul PAN services
LTIMindtree has won a contract worth about Rs 792 crore from the income tax department for the PAN 2.0 project, making it one of the largest government projects handed over to the mid-tier IT company, which aims to break into the top league. The project aims to modernise taxpayer registration through advanced e-governance. With an earmarked expenditure of Rs 1,435 crore, it seeks to re-engineer PAN/TAN services, offering seamless digital experiences while streamlining and modernising the process of issuing and managing PAN and TAN. As part of the project, which will go live in 18 months, multiple platforms and portals will be consolidated. Services such as allotment, updates and corrections, Aadhaar-PAN linking, re-issuance requests, and online PAN validation will be part of the platform. 'We have been awarded this prestigious PAN 2.0 project, which aims to enhance the PAN issuance process and security through technology-driven innovation," LTIMindtree said in a statement. PAN-related services are currently spread across three different platforms: the e-Filing Portal, UTIITSL Portal, and Protean e-Gov Portal. With the implementation of PAN 2.0, these services will be integrated into a single, unified portal. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the PAN 2.0 project in November. LTIMindtree will serve as the managed service provider (MSP), responsible for developing, implementing, operating, and maintaining the project. The tenure of the project was not immediately known. Previously, E-Protean, a partner of the government for public digital infrastructure, managed the project. The deal will be a significant boost for CEO and Managing Director Venu Lambu, who has been banking on large contracts to drive revenue in an uncertain macroeconomic environment. While government contracts come with their challenges, this deal will enhance the total contract value for LTIMindtree for the fiscal year. This contract comes on the heels of the company signing a $450 million, seven-year project with an agribusiness customer to implement an AI-powered operating model for application management, infrastructure support, and cybersecurity services. IT services providers are focusing on mid- and large-sized cost-reduction and efficiency improvement deals, as the discretionary spending environment remains weak. Customers are increasingly focused on tightening their budgets and saving rather than investing in new-age technologies. Separately, LTIMindtree announced the appointment of Gururaj Deshpande as its Chief Delivery Officer, reporting to Lambu. Deshpande previously held the role of Global Operations and Product Delivery Leader for Client Technology at EY and Infosys. In his new role, Deshpande will focus on strengthening client delivery, accelerating AI integration at the account level, and building differentiated domain capabilities.
News18
04-08-2025
- Business
- News18
PAN 2.0 to go live next year, I-T dept selects LTIMindtree to develop project
New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) The Income Tax Department has selected IT firm LTIMindtree Ltd to implement the PAN 2.0 project, which is expected to go live next year, an official said on Monday. The PAN 2.0 project will comprehensively handle issues/matters related to PAN and TAN, including allotment, updates/corrections, Aadhaar-PAN linking, re-issuance requests, online PAN validation etc., as a one-stop platform. It envisages simplifying PAN/TAN processes to enhance quality of service to the public and improving grievance redressal mechanisms. The PAN 2.0 project has been awarded to the successful bidder, M/s LTIMindtree Limited. The project is expected to 'go-live' in 18 months, an official said. LTIMindtree will act as the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the design, development, implementation, operations, and maintenance of the project. Currently, PAN-related services are spread across three different platforms — e-Filing Portal, UTIITSL Portal, and Protean e-Gov Portal. With the implementation of PAN 2.0, all these services will be integrated into a single, unified portal. In a statement, LTIMindtree Spokesperson said, 'We have been awarded this prestigious PAN 2.0 project which looks to enhance the PAN issuance process and security through technology-driven innovation". The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) had approved the Income Tax Department's Rs 1,435-crore PAN 2.0 project on November 25, 2024. Existing Permanent Account Number (PAN) card holders are not required to apply for a new one under the upgraded PAN 2.0 system. With an existing database of over 81.24 crore PANs and over 73 lakh TANs, the PAN 2.0 project addresses the requirements of taxpayers, focusing on the consolidation of multiple platforms/portals and efficient services to PAN/ TAN holders. PAN is a 10-digit alpha-numeric number issued by the Income Tax department to Indian taxpayers. Similarly, Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) is a 10-digit alpha-numeric number that is obtained by all persons responsible for deducting tax at source or who are required to collect tax at source. PAN 2.0 will comprehensively use technology for paperless processes. Allotment/updation/correction of PAN will be done free of cost and e-PAN will be sent to the registered mail ID. Shares of LTIMindtree closed at Rs 5,088.25 apiece, up 1.42 per cent over previous close on the BSE. PTI JD SHW view comments First Published: August 04, 2025, 18:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Business Standard
04-08-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
I-T dept selects LTIMindtree to build PAN 2.0 for faster, unified services
The Income Tax Department has selected IT firm LTIMindtree Ltd to implement the PAN 2.0 project, which is expected to go live within 18 months, an official said on Monday. The PAN 2.0 project will comprehensively handle issues/matters related to PAN and TAN, including allotment, updates/corrections, Aadhaar-PAN linking, re-issuance requests, online PAN validation etc., as a one-stop platform. It envisages simplifying PAN/TAN processes to enhance quality of service to the public and improving grievance redressal mechanisms. The PAN 2.0 project has been awarded to the successful bidder, M/s LTIMindtree Limited. The project is expected to go live in 18 months, an official said. LTIMindtree will act as the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the design, development, implementation, operations, and maintenance of the project. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) had approved the Income Tax Department's Rs 1,435-crore PAN 2.0 project on November 25, 2024. Existing Permanent Account Number (PAN) card holders are not required to apply for a new one under the upgraded PAN 2.0 system Currently, PAN-related services are spread across three different platforms -- e-Filing Portal, UTIITSL Portal, and Protean e-Gov Portal. With the implementation of PAN 2.0, all these services will be integrated into a single, unified portal. With an existing database of over 81.24 crore PANs and over 73 lakh TANs, the PAN 2.0 project addresses the requirements of taxpayers, focusing on the consolidation of multiple platforms/portals and efficient services to PAN/ TAN holders. PAN is a 10-digit alpha-numeric number issued by the Income Tax department to Indian taxpayers. Similarly, Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) is a 10-digit alpha-numeric number that is obtained by all persons responsible for deducting tax at source or who are required to collect tax at source. PAN 2.0 will comprehensively use technology for paperless processes. Allotment/updation/correction of PAN will be done free of cost and e-PAN will be sent to the registered mail ID. Shares of LTIMindtree were trading at Rs 5,090.50 apiece, up 1.46 per cent over previous close on the BSE. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
