How to Apply for a PAN Card Online

How to Apply for a PAN Card Online

           Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a ten-digit alphanumeric number, issued in the form of a laminated card, by the Income Tax Department. PAN is a must for creating your paypal account. Anyone can apply for a PAN card, whether they are working or not. There is no restriction on age, region or nationality. You can submit an application for an underage minor and even on behalf of a newborn. Applications must be signed by a legal parent or guardian. 

         Application for fresh allotment of PAN can be made through Internet. The charges for applying for PAN online is Rs. 96. Payment of application fee can be made through check, demand draft, credit/debit card or net-banking. Once the application and payment is accepted you will see a acknowledgement, you are required to send a proof of Identity & Address along with the acknowledgement to NSDL/UTITSL through courier/post. After they receive your documents, PAN card will be sent to your home.


Follow the steps below to apply for PAN card online:

• Go to https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/

• Click "New PAN for Indian citizens" and select "Online Application for New PAN".

• Scroll down to the bottom of the page & select "Individual" as the category of applicant.

• Fill all the fields which are marked with an asterisk. (Detailed instructions).

• To fill area, range code, AO type and number click the Non-International Taxation AO details. Search your city by selecting the correct alphabet & click your city. Now comes the hard part. Read the description and try to find the correct circle for your region. If you're unable to find it or if no description is available, you'll have to take help from your friend/relative who lives in your area and has a pan card. Go to this link and submit your parents/friend's PAN number. You'll get his/hers AO details. Enter the same information in your form.

                 Once the application is submitted, you will be shown an acknowledgement page, which will have an Acknowledgement Number along with a summary of your details. It will also list the mode of payment and the documents to be submitted as address and identity proof, as chosen by you. You need to take a print-out of this acknowledgement page and affix a recent Passport-size photograph and sign in the box below using a black pen only. Please retain a copy of the acknowledgement for your reference.

             Finally, The acknowledgment duly signed, affixed with photograph along with Demand Draft, if any, and proof of identity & proof of address should be sent to the address given on the acknowledgement page. You may send the documents to NSDL via courier, speed post, etc. Note that the documents must reach them within 15 days from the online application. The PAN card will arrive at your house in about two weeks.

           Once you submit the documents, you can track the status of your PAN online via this link.

           If you're unable to apply for PAN using this method, you can try this website (eMudhra). But they charge Rs.200 (about Rs.100 more than doing it on the NSDL website). The only advantage is that, you don't have to fill the AO details.

Procedure for applying a Passport at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or at Mini Passport Seva Kendra (Mini PSK)

Procedure for applying a Passport at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or at Mini Passport Seva Kendra (Mini PSK)

        On the public interest, I am posting this blog which will explain the detailed process of applying for a fresh passport at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) / Mini Passport Seva Kendra (Mini PSK) through online, from the Government of India initiative website called - http://www.passportindia.gov.in/.

      Those who want to learn about this process directly from the website can click on the above link and try to gather the information. But due to my personal interest, I did all that research (on this website) and gathered the below information for the ease of my friends and blog visitors, which should help them in applying for their passports:

       Earlier, it was a huge hindrance to apply for a passport and it used to take a hell lot of time. But thanks to the government for initiating this process, which is definitely new at the current time but would certainly succeed in the long run. Everyone can see the below details on the website directly, but if your question is “what is the need of reading this article here on this blog”, then my answer would be – one can find all the required information at one page!

        For filling and submitting your application online,you need to be a registered user on the Passport Seva website. To create your user account for online form submission, Register now.  Once you register,follow the steps mentioned here-

Step 1: Log into your Passport Seva user account. 

Step 2: Select the Apply Passport Online menu option in the left navigation menu.

Step 3: Fill in the required details in the form and submit the form online.

Step 4 (Optional): Upload the required documents using the Upload Document link on the Applicant Home Page. The documents to be uploaded must be self-attested (signed by the applicant) and must be in pdf format.

Step 5: You are required to be present at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Mini Passport Seva Kendra (Mini PSK) along with original documents for completion of the application submission process. Schedule an appointment with the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/ Mini Passport Seva Kendra (Mini PSK) that comes under the jurisdiction of applicant residence.Online appointment is mandatory to walk into PSK for further processing.Only emergency/medical cases may go to PSK without appointment – service will be provided at the discretion of PSK in -charge. You will need to re-submit the application in case the form submission process at PSK is not completed within 3 months of submitting the application online.

Read procedure for online applicant at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Mini Passport Seva Kendra (Mini PSK)

        I want to submit application at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Mini Passport Seva Kendra (Mini PSK) - (Preferred Way of applying a passport).

      You can apply in-person for various passport services at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) or Mini Passport Seva Kendras (Mini PSKs). Assistance for filling up the form is available at nominal charges at all Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Mini Passport Seva Kendra (Mini PSK). Schedule an appointment with the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/ Mini Passport Seva Kendra (Mini PSK) that comes under the jurisdiction of applicant residence. Online appointment is mandatory to walk into PSK for further processing. Only emergency/medical cases may go to PSK without appointment. Service will be provided at the discretion of PSK in-charge for emergency/medical cases.

        Steps for form submission at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Mini Passport Seva Kendra (Mini PSK) (Walk-in) - 

Step 1: Collect a token from the Token Issuance Counter after showing your filled passport application form and supporting documents along with the originals(original documents not to be attached with application).

Step 2:  

    

      Wait for your turn in the waiting area till the token number is displayed on the display board. Submit the token, filled application form and self-attested (signed by the applicant) photocopies of the supporting documents to the Citizen Service Executive (CSE) at the service counter displayed with your token number.

Step 3:  

      Complete activities at the counter, such as signing / thumb impression, the printout of the application form, getting your photograph and fingerprints captured, and making fee payment.

Note:    Minor applicants below 4 years of age should carry a passport size photograph (on a white background) while visiting Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).

     In case you are paying the fee through Credit/ Debit card, only card of self or family member whose details have been mentioned in the passport application form are acceptable. Only Master and Visa Credit/ Debit cards are accepted (This service will be available soon).

Step 4: 

      Collect the fee acknowledgement receipt from the Citizen Service Executive (CSE) (after successful data entry) and go to the Verification counter, when Token number is displayed on the display-board for verification of your application with original documents. All original documents must be produced.

Step 5: 

   Go to the Granting counter, when Token number is displayed on display-board for further processing of your application. 

Step 6: 

   Collect the print-out of the final status of your application (acknowledgement letter) at the exit gate.

     After successful application form submission, with final status as “Granted”, you can expect your passport to be dispatched as follows:

Type of Application	Type of Police Verification	Expected Time of Passport Dispatch
Tatkaal	Police Verification is not required	Within one working day excluding the date of submission of application.
	Police Verification is required on a Post-Passport Issuance basis	On third working day excluding the date of submission of application – without waiting for the Police Verification Report.
Normal	Police Verification is not required	On third working day excluding the date of submission of application.
	Police Verification is required on a Post-Passport Issuance basis	On third working day excluding the date of submission of application – without waiting for the Police Verification Report.
	Police Verification is required on Pre-Passport Issuance basis	Within three working days of receipt of a “Recommendatory” Police Verification Report (PVR) from the Police Department. This does not include date of receipt of “Recommendatory” PVR.

Note:
 

i. In complex cases, such as adoption, application on behalf of a minor from single parent, major change in name, duplicate passport, doubtful documentation, the processing time will be approximately 30 days excluding the date of submission of application. Mandatory Pre-Police Verification cases such as J&K and Nagaland subjects would also need additional processing time.

ii. Issue of passport is subject to data check in the system and finding no adverse entry/ report.

In case you have been charged with a penalty, you need to make the penalty payment by cash only.

We should now know, nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) < Click on this link.

How do I fill my application form?

If Applying online

 
    Detailed and clear instructions are provided for each field in the form. You can refer the help provided in the online application form.

 
If Applying on printed form 

 
     Detailed and clear instructions are attached with the form for filling it up correctly. There is an instructions booklet attached with the form that you should go through carefully before filling up the form. Forms to Download

 

General instructions for filling up the form are as follows:

• Use CAPITAL LETTERS only, throughout the application form.
• Use standard fonts and avoid stylized writing.
• Use black or blue ball point pen only. Do NOT fill the application form with pencil or ink-pen.
• Write as clearly as possible. Use a pen with a thinnest possible tip.
• Put a cross (X) in the boxes where you have to choose one or more options as your answer and leave the other option(s) blank.For example, if your gender is male, put a cross in the box against male.
• Do NOT put dots, tick marks, etc, in the boxes, to choose the appropriate option as your answer.
• Write clearly within the boxes without touching the boundaries. Try and write in the centre of the box.
• Leave one box blank after each complete word, while filling up the boxes.
• Do NOT write anything outside the given boxes. Adjust the information you need to fill, within the given number of boxes.
• Do NOT overwrite in case of a mistake. Just strikeout the character and continue to write in the next box.
• Do NOT fold or smudge the application form.
• Do NOT write “NA” or “N/A” or “NOT APPLICABLE” in any boxes in the form to convey that the column is not relevant for your case. Leave that column blank.

 

For instructions on each column in the form, refer the instructions booklet attached with the form or download the instructions booklet. 

 
Documents required for applying a fresh Passport (General) >> Check here <<

 

• Proof ofPresent Address - List of Acceptable Documents
• Proof of Dateof Birth – List of Acceptable Documents
• Documentary proof for anyone of the Non-ECR (previously ECNR) categories DocumentsRequired for Non-ECR

 

Note: Theinformation provided above is indicative. The decision of APO/RPO shall beconsidered final.


 

Proof of Address You are required to submit at least 1 of the documents listed below.
1	Water Bill
2	Telephone (landline or postpaid mobile bill)
3	Electricity bill
4	One year statement (with transactions)/ Passbook of running bank account (Scheduled Commercial bank excluding Regional Rural banks and local area banks)
5	Income Tax Assessment Order
6	Election Commission Photo ID card
7	Proof of Gas Connection
8	Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
9	Spouse’s passport copy (First and last page including family details), (provided the applicant’s present address matches the address mentioned in the spouses passport)
10	Applicant’s current and valid ration card
11	Parent’s passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
Note (For Document No. 1, 2, and 3): At least 2 bills are required – One bill should be of last year and the other bill of current year.
Note (For Document No. 8): Only public limited companies can give address proof on company letter head along with seal. Computerized print-outs shall not be entertained.
Note (For Document No. 10): If any applicant submits only ration card as proof of address, it should be accompanied by one more proof of address out of the given categories.

Proof of Date of Birth (DOB) You are required to submit atleast 1 of the documents listed below.
1	Birth certificate issued by a Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth and Death Certificate by the Registrar of Births & Deaths
2	School leaving certificate / Secondary School leaving certificate/ Certificate of Recognized Boards from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institution
3	Affidavit sworn before a Magistrate/Notary stating date/place of birth as per the specimen in Annexure ‘A’ by illiterate or semi-illiterate applicants (Less than 5th class).
Documents Required for Non-ECR

Non-ECR Category	Document(s) Required
All persons having educational qualifications of matriculation and above	Matriculation Pass Certificate

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HOW TO select a new Mobile phone?

HOW TO select a new Mobile phone? 

        Could we go a day without using our Mobile?  Mobiles have a major impact on our lives and the way that we perform everyday tasks. It has also enabled families, friends and Business to keep in closer touch with each other. With a wide range of Mobile Companies flooding the market, it becomes a little difficult to select the best from all the different mobile phone models available. This article will surely help you to decide which phone suits you the best. 

Determine what you need and what type of main features are you looking for? 

Network: 

•   CDMA: In CDMA, more space left for data transfer. So, it is the most ideal technology for the 3G/Internet. But, only 14% of the worldwide market goes to CDMA. Recent study says that CDMA evolution ground is wider and in a few years it will be superior to GSM. 

• GSM: GSM is the most preferred mobile network technology in the world, with 73% of the worldwide market. It is more secure, more advanced and it uses a SIM chip.

Battery: 

        Battery life is one of the most important considerations when choosing a mobile. While manufacturers make lots of promises about a phone's battery life, the rated times don't always hold true to real-world use. So, we should aware of the following types and always make sure the phone has a long talk time and standby time.

These are four types of batteries available

 

• Nickel Cadmium (NiCd): Smaller, lighter and have a much higher energy density. But the main disadvantage is as the cell temperature rises, the internal resistance falls. 

• Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH): A NiMH battery can have two to three times the capacity of an equivalent size nickel–cadmium battery. But a stored NiMH battery will lose charge more quickly. 

• Lithium Ion (Li-ion):  No memory effect. Self-discharge rate of approximately 5-10% per month, compared to over 30% per month in common nickel metal hydride batteries. But Battery life is not that good. 

• Lithium Ion Polymer (Li-Po): Less expensive but the major risk factor is the volatility. When punctured, Li-Po batteries react quickly by smoking and causing large fires. 

Operating System:

• Android: Highly competitive and very successful in gaining share and user admiration. However, most Android phones share a common denominator in terms of Home button, Menu button, Back button and Find Button.

• Symbian: It has largest share in mobile OS market worldwide. It is now available on most of the high end nokia models. 

• Blackberry:  It suits well for business people.

• Windows:  It includes full integration of Microsoft services. Windows Phone 7 introduces a modern one that seems to have a lot of potential with minimum hardware requirements.

 

• IOS- The iPhone: The IOS GUI is best among all other OS in the current market.

Internet: 

• 4G: It is a successor to the 3G and 2G families of standards. The current versions of these technologies provide High data rates of 144 Mbit/s -100 Mbit/s.  Don’t get really excited as it will take some time for 4G to come into our country, so till then we will enjoy with 3G services.

• 3G: You will get the best speeds (upto 28 Mbps), fastest download and upload and most widespread pan-India coverage.

• GPRS/2.5G:  It provides moderate-speed data transfer and provides data rates of 56-114 kbit/second which is very less compared to 3G

Wi-Fi:

 

       It is a mechanism for wirelessly connecting electronic devices.You can access the Internet, share files, and even use your Printer, Desktop computer, Laptop, video game console, Mobile phones, and digital audio player.

PC Connectivity: 

      There are three ways to connect your mobile with your computer or Laptop.

• Infrared
• Bluetooth,
• USB/Data cable (with PC Suite for more features )

Camera and Multimedia Features

       Most camera phones are simpler than separate digital cameras. But the advantages are cost and compactness. The most important features which we should check are the resolution (megapixels), lens focus type (automatic/fixed), flash(LED/xenon), optical zoom and video mode(frames per second).

Touch screen Or Key pad

    Choose Touch screen Or Key pad based on your texting needs.

Style:    With eye-catching looks, mobile phones have never been as stylish as they are right now. There are three types of styles. 

• Bar: It has the screen and keypad all on one face. This type is widely used in the current market.

• Sliding: It is to allow the user to take advantage of full physical keypad without sacrificing portability.

• Flip: When flipped close, the phone can become much smaller and more portable.

Make a budget: 

     

      You can save a lot on your mobile purchase, if you preplan your budget before purchasing.

 

        Before taking final decision on buying a mobile, take the time to do a little research by reading online reviews and ask a friend or a colleague who is using the same model.

Most of the Company Showrooms don’t give you the ability to negotiate but other small authorized mobile showrooms often will if you negotiate them.

Voter ID Card Online Registration: How to apply for Voter Id Card Online?

Voter ID Card Online Registration:

How to apply for Voter Id Card Online?

(Complete Information about Voter ID Registration for First-time voters) 

Why should you vote? 

         India is the largest democracy in the world. Your vote is your voice. If you don’t exercise the right to vote, you’ll be a hypocrite when you complain about politics. Voting is our chance to make a difference in our own lives and within the world.

Eligibility:

18 years of age

Required Documents (Softcopies required for Online submission):

Latest Passport Sized Photograph

Age proof(Any one of the following)

• High School Certificate / SSLC Mark Sheet
• Birth Certificate
• Passport/PAN Card
• Driving License

Address proof(Any one of the following)

• Ration card
• Passport
• Driving License
• Telephone bill or Electricity bill

Step by Step Procedure for Voter ID Card

There are two ways of applying for Voter ID Card

• Voter ID Card Online Registration
• Submission of Form 6 directly at EPIC Office

Method-1: Voter ID Card Online Registration

How to apply for Voter ID Card online?

1. You have to register at Election Commission of India (ECI)’s Official Website. Here you need to submit your mobile number. You will receive Application ID instantly.

Click here to register

2. You need to fill the following details.
• Name (With Documentary Proof)
• Age (With Documentary Proof)
• Sex
• Date of Birth (With Documentary Proof)
• Place of Birth, Relation’s Name
• Place of Ordinary Residence
• Details of Family Members Already Included in the Electoral Roll
•  

3. You have to upload the soft copies of required document proofs (mentioned above) and submit. 
4. The Booth Level Officer for your area shall visit you at the residence that you have given and Confirms that you actually reside at the address mentioned by you in Form-6 and Verifies your photograph with you in person.
5. After your application has been accepted, your name and other details will be included in the Electoral Roll. 

6. The EPIC or Voter Identity Card for all the first time applicants whose applications have been accepted shall be handed over at your nearest ERO/EPIC Office.

7. The Application ID may be preserved for knowing the application status.
8. You can track your application using your nearest ERO official websites.

Click here to find out your nearest ERO Office

Method-2: Submission of Form 6 directly at EPIC Office

• You can take the print out the following form, fill it, and stick one passport size photograph on the space given.

Click here to download the Form 6

 

• Attach required documents as mentioned above, sign and submit at your nearest ERO/EPIC Office.

Voting is your only chance to make your voice heard. So, Please vote.