As per the new section 206AA of the Income Tax Act, quoting of Permanent Account Number (PAN) is mandatory, if the interest on term deposits for the financial year 2010-11 exceeds Rs. 10,000.00. With effect from Apr 01, 2010, if PAN is not furnished, then tax has to be deducted at higher rate of 20%. Quoting of PAN in the declaration form 15G / 15H is mandatory for non-deduction of tax at source w.e.f. Apr 01, 2010. If PAN is not quoted in the form15G/15H, tax will be deducted at a higher rate of 20%.
Therefore the customers are requested to furnish their PAN to the Bank and those customers who are eligible to submit Form 15G /15H are requested to submit Form No. 15G/15H with their Permanent Account Number (PAN) along with the photocopy of the PAN Card immediately.