REQUIREMENT OF PAN NUMBER FOR THOSE EARNING LESS THAN RS 50000 P A, Income Tax

[Chandrakant D Gandhi]

My maid has some deposits in the bank, Her annual income including interest on deposits and salary is less than Rs 50000 per annum. Bank is asking for PAN Numner. However I understand that I T department has issued a notificaiton that those having annjualm income of Rs 50000 or less do not need a PAN number.

Please inform what is the correct situation.

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[CA GOPALJI AGRAWAL]

If the interest income is 10000/- or more, then she would have to furnish PAN otherwise the bank would deduct TDS @ 20% on interest. You may refer section 206AA of the Income Tax Act.