Central Board of Direct Taxes issued notification (NotificationNo. 56/2011/ F.No.133 /48/2011 – SO (TPL)) on 17th November 2011
to make the necessary amendment in rule no. 114 of the Income tax rules 1962.
The necessary changes were made in the PAN application procedure and the following
new forms were introduced:
Form49A: to be used by Indian Citizen, Hindu Undivided Families (HUF),
Companies, Firm [including Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)], Trust,
Association of Person, Body of Individuals, formed or registered in India
and
Form 49AA: to be used by Individuals not
being a Citizen of India, LLP, Companies, Firm, Trust, Association of Person,
Body of Individuals, formed or registered outside India.
These changes are effective from 1st
November 2011.