HOW TO APPLY?

How to apply for a passport ?

How to apply for a passport ?

1. If you’re applying for the first time, obtain an application form from the passport office or the designated speed post centers or any of the designated outlets in your city. You can also download the form from the Central Passport Organisation’s Website http//www.passport.nic.in and register online.
2. Fill all the columns carefully. The application should be submitted to the passport office either in person or through a representative carrying an authorisation letter or by registered post.
3. Applications can also be deposited at district passport cells or district collectorates or DSP’s office at no extra charge and at designated speed post centers with a service fee or through authorized travel agents.
4. Submit any one proof of residence: Self-attested photo copies of the ration card or voter’s identity card or tax bill or telephone bill or electricity bill or bank account or income tax assessment order or appointment letter of reputed companies on letterhead clearly indicating/certifying the residential address.
5. Submit proof of date of birth along with two self-attested photocopies of birth certificate issued by a municipal authority or district office of the registrar of births and deaths if born after January 26, 1989 or date of birth certificate from the school last attended or affidavit sworn before a magistrate/notary as per specimen
in the case of illiterate applicants.
6. If you haven’t stayed at the present address for the last one year, submit an additional set of ‘Personal Particulars Form’ for each place of residence with a photograph and two self-attested copies of supporting documents.
7. If you are a government or public sector or statutory body employee, you should submit a no objection certificate in original with a self-attested photocopy or two copies of the letter by you to your head of office informing that you are applying for a passport and duly acknowledged by your head of office.
8. If you have changed your name due to marriage, submit two self-attested photocopies of husband’s passport, if any, or an affidavit (original and one self-attested photocopy) from the husband and wife with a joint photograph, as per specimen.
9. If you are a citizen of India by registration or naturalisation, submit two self-attested photocopies of citizenship document. Submit two self-attested photocopies of the supporting documents if you are eligible for ECNR (Emigration Check Not Required) endorsement on your passport. {The government has introduced ECNR to safeguard workers from being exploited by unscrupulous employers abroad}.
10. All self-attested copies of certificates/documents would be checked against originals at the passport office at the time of submission of application. Copies of certificates / documents sent by post should be attested by a gazetted officer.

1. Fill the passport application form

Before you start, please note that this online passport registration service is currently available for a select number of cities listed here, but will eventually be expanding to include more. The first step is to fill the online passport application form. Click here to open the form and fill in the required details. Most of the information is really straightforward to fill and does not require any assistance.

You will be asked to verify your details, press OK. Now save and print this form.

You can also download the PDF passport application form in English from here and in Hindi from here. You can also download and fill up a Personal Particulars Form from here if it is needed for police verification. You can then submit the printout directly in the respective passport office or DPCs or Speed post centers.
2. Important information about filling the form
Since the Passport Application Form (or at least some part of it if you have chosen the online registration method) is Machine Readable, there are certain things to keep in mind while filling it.

• Use either black or blue ball pen to fill the printed form. Using any other color ink or an ink pen or a felt pen or pencil will hinder the machine readability of the form.
• Fill the form using only upper case letters (capital letters) when you print the PDF. The online form automatically fills using capital letters only. This is required for the computer to be able to read it correctly.
• Leave one box blank after each completed word for the computer to be able to recognize individual words.
• Make sure that the borders of the box are not touched by your entry.
• In case the number of boxes is insufficient (such as the address is too long), then shorten the details where possible.
• Avoid overwriting and don’t write anything outside the box.
• Make sure that the application is completely filled, at least the compulsory fields, for the application to be accepted.

If you have any doubts about filling the form, you can check the guidelines mentioned here.

3. A checklist of documents to be attached:
You must keep these documents ready to take along with the printout of the passport application.
I. Three copies of recent passport size color photographs are required showing frontal view of full face. One photograph is to be pasted in the space provided at the start of the passport application form, while the other two need to be pasted on the PP forms to be filled in duplicate. Sign across the photographs on the PP forms, but DO NOT sign across the photograph in the passport application form. The following list of documents has to be attached to the passport application form during submission.
II. Proof of address (one of the following): Your ration card, certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head, water /telephone /electricity bill/statement of running bank account/Income Tax Assessment Order /Election Commission ID card, Spouse’s passport copy, parent’s passport copy in case of minors. (Please note: If you submit only ration card as proof of address, it should be accompanied by one more proof of address out of the above categories).
III. Proof of Date of Birth (one of the following):  Birth certificate issued by a Municipal Authority or district office of the Registrar of Births & Deaths; Date of birth certificate from the school last attended by you or any other recognized educational institution; or an Affidavit sworn before a Magistrate/Notary stating date/place of birth as per the specimen in ANNEXURE A by illiterate or semi-illiterate applicants. (Please note: In the case you were born on or after 26.01.89, only Birth Certificate issued by the Municipal Authority or the Office of the Registrar of Births & Deaths is acceptable.)
IV. Citizenship Document if you are a citizen of India by Registration or Naturalization.
V. If you are a Government/Public Sector/Statutory body employee, then you should submit “Identity Certificate” in original ANNEXURE B along with Standard Affidavit ANNEXURE I.
VI. If you are eligible for “ECNR” attach attested copy of supporting document as stated in Column 15 of the guidelines link given earlier.
VII. If you were repatriated at Government cost, enclose documents to show that the expenditure, if any, incurred by the Government of India on his/her repatriation has been fully refunded to the Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs.
VIII. If you were ever deported to India, give details of Emergency Certificate/Passport.

Note: All original documents are to be shown at the time of submission of the passport application and the Original Passport Application Form (printout) with self-attested copies of all required documents attached needs to be submitted. You need to furnish two additional photocopies of the Personal Particulars form for each additional place of stay, in case you have stayed at more than one address during the last one year.

4. Where to apply:
After you fill the online registration form and click on Save; you can print the saved document as soon as possible. You then need to take this printout along with the required documents to the respective passport office at the appointed date and time mentioned in the printout. If you have taken a printout of the PDF file, then you need to submit them at the following places.

a. The counter of the Passport office, click here
b. The Speed Post centers, click here
c. District Passport Cells, click here
d. Passport Collection Centers

5. A fee of Rs. 1,000 is required to be paid at the time of submitting your passport application.

6. Once the registration is complete, you must visit the appointed passport office to submit the completed form along with the fee and supporting documents on the appointed day and time. Ideally, you must arrive 15 minutes before the appointed time and proceed to the respective counter. The benefit of filling the online form is that you do not have to wait in a long queue.

How to check Passport Application Status ?

Once you have decided to go abroad, applying for a passport is mandatory. Once that is done, checking its status from time to time is the next most important task to be taken care of. There are many ways through which the status can be checked.

1. Status – by Online Tool

In above Passport Status Check Tool, Enter 7-Character File Number and Date of Birth and press “Submit”. The status which is updated by the National Informatics Center, New Delhi, will be provided by the respective RPO from where the application has been filed.

2. Passport Status – via SMS

All you have to do is send an SMS from your mobile phone to 55352 in the format “PPTAP FileNumber”. For example, to receive the status of the passport application with file reference number HYDR01234517, you will send the SMS message, PPTAP HYDR01234517. This information is accessible through any mobile and is not case sensitive. The reply that you receive will be something like, “RPO HYD :R01234517: Passport has been dispatched on 10-01-2012 vide Speed Post No. S123457″. If your file number is invalid, you shall receive a message saying, “Please send your File Number as per the format HYDB00012309″. This SMS facility is chargeable.

Check using SMS short codes.

Your application status and ID status can be tracked both online as well as through SMS. The applicant can either go to the National Registration Bureau (NRB) Services to check the ID status and the Immigration Services for passport status, directly.
NRB – The short code used in NRB is 2031. They help us in:

• Tracing the status of the ID processing by sending the 9 digit serial number mentioned on the application to 2031.
• In case the applicant wants some assistance, he can type HELP and send it to 2031.
• In case of a query, he can type NIDQUEST, then type the question and send it to 2031.
• If he wishes to send a comment, he can type NIDCOM, type the comment and send it to 2031.

Immigration – The short code used in Immigration is 2032. These services include:

• Tracing progress in the process by sending the 9 digit tracking number issued on the application to 2032
• In case of any help required he can type HELP to 2032.
• For a query he can type PPQUEST, type the question and send it to 2032.
• To send a comment he can type PPCOM, type the comment and send it to 2032.

Status – by IVR

You can also call at the Government’s National Passport information line where automated information is available 24×7. The number is (877)487-2778. The operator is available between 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. on week days (Monday to Friday) and 9a.m. to 5p.m. on weekends. (Saturdays and Sundays) in case you want added information. The Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) is a round the clock service which was launched to know about police verification through a call or a SMS, where the applicant can either call or send an SMS at 55352 to track the passport status. This service can be availed at Rs 3/minute in Hindi, English and Telugu. It is available with Uninor, Tata Dokomo, Airtel, Reliance,Tata Tele Services etc. BSNL offers SMS services for Rs.2/ . In order to get the status, the applicant must type PV, space, File Reference Number and should send it to 55352.

Alternate Ways to check your Passport Status and Some Safety Tips

• You can also hire an independent expediting service. Although this is slightly more expensive, but if you are running short of time to catch a trip, this might save a lot of hassles giving you more time to attend to other details.

• Your passport contains all your vital information, and if it happens to fall in the hands of criminals it can be misused. So always take care to log out after checking your online status, especially if it is not your personal computer. It is advisable that you delete all the cookies along with your browsing history. Cross check the number you have dialed if you wish to avail the information on phone, or check your address twice if you are logging onto the internet too prevent your personal information from being shared. If you are providing information over the phone see that your connection is not tampered.

• As it is a lengthy process which takes about 4 to 6 weeks, delays are bound to occur. To avoid anxiety it is always advisable that you have adequate time in hand, before applying for a passport, although the facility of being able to check your application status has reduced a lot of anxiety.

Disclaimer: www.passport-status-check.com neither affiliated with “The Consular Passport & Visa (CPV) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs” nor Government of India. This site is only displaying search tool from http://passportstatus.nic.in/ without any manipulation and not storing any visitors personal information related to passport. The content expressed on this website are solely personal opinions of the authors.Users are advised to use official website passport.gov.in

How to apply Birth Certificate through Online ?

To Apply Birth Certificate through online :

Website : http://218.248.24.70:8080/birthdeath/

Guideliness  To Register Birth Certificate through online :

1)      BIRTH  REGISTRATION

Ø  For registering birth, click the Registration link in Menu.

• In hospital, click the Hospital RegistrationàBirth
• In zonal office, click Zonal RegistrationàBirth

Ø  After login process, the page (screen1) will be opened.

Ø  Select the corresponding Zone and Division and click the button named ”Submit”.

Ø  Then Birth registration page  will be opened.Screen 2 Given below

 The following fields are mandatory:

1. Date of Birth > > Select the date of birth of a person from the Date Picker
2. Sex >> Select the Gender of the Person
3. Father Name >> Enter the father name in characters, special characters are not allowed but space are acceptable.
4. Mother Name >> Enter the mother name in characters, special characters are not allowed but space are acceptable.
5. Place of Birth >> Enter the place of birth in characters, special characters are  not allowed but space are acceptable.
6. Hospital Name >> Select the hospital name from the list. If “other “is selected  from list,
7. please enter the hospital address in the address field.
8. Informer Name >> Enter the informer name in characters, special characters  are not  allowed but space are acceptable.
9. Informer Address >> Enter the informer Address
10. Address at time of birth  >> Enter the present address
11. Mother Permanent Address >> Enter the mother’s permanent address
12. Urban/Rural >> Select the urban or rural based on mother’s permanent address.
13. District >> Enter the district of mother’s permanent address.
14. State >> Enter the state of mother’s permanent address.
15. Family Religion >> Select the family religion from the list
16. Father’s Literacy >> Select the father’s literacy from the list
17. Mother’s Literacy >> Select the mother’s literacy from the list
18. Father’s Occupation >> Select the father’s occupation from the list
19. Mother’s Occupation >> Select the father’s occupation from the list
20. Mother’s Age at marriage >> Enter the mother’s age at the time of marriage
21. Mother’s Age at delivery >> Enter the mother’s age at the time of delivery
22. Order of Alive Child >> Enter the order of alive child
23. Attention type at delivery >> Select the type from list
24. Nature of delivery >> Select the nature of delivery from the list
25. Child weight >> Enter the child weight in Kg
26. Pregnancy Period >> Enter the pregnancy period in weeks.
27. Place of Mother Residence >> Choose any of the option for mother’s residence.

 The following fields are not  mandatory:

1. Child Name >> Enter the mother name in characters, special characters are not allowed but space are acceptable.
2. Remarks >> Enter the remarks in characters

 After entering data, Click the Submit to Zone button.

Ø  Then the page (screen3) will be opened ,Intimating the successful submission

Message and also your unique Registration Number will be displayed. Please note down.

Ø  Print Preview button and Print button is used to View and Print Registration.

1)      BIRTH  CERTIFICATE  EXTRACTION

Ø  For extracting Birth Certificate, click the Birth Certificate link in Menu.The page (screen1) will be opened.

Ø  Enter the Register Number in the corresponding text box and click the button OK.

Ø  Then Search page(Screen 2) will be opened for the corresponding Registration Number.

Ø  View option àClick to view the birth certificate of the specific person.

Ø  Print option àClick to print the birth certificate of the specific person.

Ø  When the print option is clicked ,the page (Screen 3) will be opened with the pop up

Window.

Ø  Click the print button, to print the certificate.

Ø  In case Register Number is not known, click the button named “If you don’t know Reg.No click here”.

Ø  If the button (you don’t know Reg.No click here) is clicked, the page (Screen 4) will be opened.

Ø  The following fields are mandatory:

1. Sex >>  Select the Gender of the Person
2.  Date of Birth >> Select the date of birth of a person from the Date Picker

 The following fields are not mandatory:

1. Zone >> Select the corresponding zone
2. Division >> Select the corresponding division
3.  Father Name >> Enter the father name in characters, special characters are not allowed but space are acceptable.
4.  Mother Name >>Enter the mother name in characters, special characters are not allowed.but space are acceptable.
5.  Hospital >> Select the  hospital from the list

Ø  After entering the data in the fields, click the button named “Show List”.

Ø  Then the search page (Screen 5) is opened with all the combination of data.

 

Ø  View option àClick to view the birth certificate of the specific person.

Ø  Print option àClick to print the birth certificate of the specific person.

Ø  When the print option is clicked ,the page is opened with the pop up window

Online facility for verfication or printing of birth certificate

Note - Kindly give the date of event and gender for successful search

Website to Register in online : http://www.chennaicorporation.gov.in/rti/index.htm

How to register birth ?

Birth Certificate

• A Birth certificate is one of the most important identity documents. If you possess this certificate you can benefit from entire gamut of services offered by Indian government to its citizens.
• It is the most authentic document that proofs someone’s birth place

Why it is necessary ?

Birth Certificate is necessary because it serves to establish the date and fact of one’s birth for a whole range of purposes, like

1. acquiring the Right to Vote,
2. admission to Schools and to the Government Service,
3. claiming the Right to marry at the legally permissible age,
4. settlement of inheritance and property rights,
5. Obtaining Government-issued identity documents like a driving license or passport etc.,

Registration of birth

Whom to register with ?

• You have to report and register the birth of the child with the  concerned local authorities at the place of occurrence of birth within 21 days from the birth of the child.

Who are the concerned local authorities ? or Whom to contact ?

Area / Place of birth	Birth Registers
Village Panchayat	Village Administrative Officer
Primary Health Care Centre	Health Inspector
Town Panchayat/Corporation / Municipal Area	Sanitary Inspectors of the Division

How to register birth?

• Visit the office of the birth register at the place of birth (VAO office /Town Panchayat office /Municipal office/Corporation office) . For example, if your child is born in a hospital located in a Town panchayat area, you have to visit the concerned Town panchayat office.
• If your child born in primary health centre (PHC) of your village. Visit the PHC and approach health inspector.
• Collect the birth registration form .
• Fill the complete details in the birth registration form. Some important details include name of the child, date of birth, sex, place of birth. (So, name your child before  register his/her birth. Birth certificate will be issued on the name of your child)
• If the birth taken place in hospital/health care centre or maternity home or other like institution, you have to attach a certificate from the person or medical institution that conducted the delivery.
• When the Birth has taken place in a house, the head of the house or nearest relative of the head of the House or oldest person in the family has to report and register the birth.
• Submit the duly filled form to the birth register (VAO /Town Panchayat office /Municipal office/Corporation office)

Issue of birth certificate

• Birth certificate is issued after verification with actual records of the concerned hospital.
• Free copy of birth certificate is issued if you register the birth within 21 days  of occurrence of birth

Delayed registration

• If you have not registered within the 21 days from the date of birth. The procedure to be followed is as follows.

  After expiry of 21 days but within 30 days	Registered on payment of a late registration fee
  After thirty days of birth, but within one year	Registered only with the written permission of the Officer prescribed in this behalf and on payment of late registration fee
  One year after the date of birth	Registered only on orders of the First Class Judicial Magistrate and on payment of a late registration fee

If you are registering the death after 30 days of occurrence, but within one year, you need the written permission of the concerned officers. The concerned officers are as follows

Local authorities	Officers
Village Panchayat	Village Panchayat President
Corporation	Commissioner
Municipal Areas	Commissioner

 >> Procedure To apply Birth certificate 

>> Procedure To apply Birth certificate through Online 

How to apply for Birth Certificate ?

Birth Certificate

• A Birth certificate is one of the most important identity documents. If you possess this certificate you can benefit from entire gamut of services offered by Indian government to its citizens.
• It is the most authentic document that proofs someone’s birth place

>> Procedure to register Birth 

How to apply Birth Certificate :-

• If you require birth certificate at later date, you have to apply to the concerned local authority at the place of birth
• Collect the application form from the VAO office/Town Panchayat office/Municipal office/ Corporation office as the case may be. ( See: Model application form of birth certificate prescribed by Chennai corporation, Madurai corporation, Coimbatore corporation, Salem Municipal corporation)
• Fill the application form giving all the details like name of your child, date of birth, place of birth, hospital address, your residential address at the time of your child birth.
• Pay the requisite fee
• Submit the application form in the VAO office/Town Panchayat office/Municipal office/ Corporation office.

>> Procedure To apply Birth certificate through Online 

How to complain in consumer court ( நுகர்வோர் பாதுகாப்பு சட்டம் )?

நுகர்வோர் பாதுகாப்பு சட்டம்

Consumer Protection Act 1986

இச்சட்டம் தான் நுகர்வோர் பாதுகாப்பு சட்டம் என அழைக்கப்படுகிறது. 1986 ம் ஆண்டு டிசம்பர் மாதம் 24 ம் தேதியன்று அமுலுக்கு வந்தது. ஏற்கனவே அமுலில் உள்ள சட்டத்தின் மூலம் நிவாரணம் பெற வாய்ப்பு இருந்தும் தனியாக ஒரு சட்டம் கொண்டு வரப்பட்டதின் அடிப்படை நோக்கமே – எளிய முறையில், குறுகிய காலத்தில், செலவில்லாமல் நிவாரணம் பெற வேண்டும் என்பதே. சாதாரமாக, நுகர்வோர் வழக்குகள் பதிவு செய்யப்படும் பொழுது அது சிவில் வழக்காக மாறிவிடும். இதனால் வழக்கு, நீதிமன்ற நடைமுறைப்படியே நடை பெற்வதால் காலதாமதம் ஏற்படுவதுடன், பெரும் செலவும் ஏற்படும். பெரும் தொகை சம்பந்தப்பட்ட பிரச்சனைகள் உள்ளவர்கள் ஒரு சிலர் தவிர மற்றவர்கள் நீதி மன்றத்தை அணுகுவது இல்லை. இச்சட்டத்தின் மூலம் இந்த குறைபாடுகள் அனைத்தும் நீக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. இனி அது பற்றி பார்க்கலாம்.

நுகர்வோர் நீதிமன்றங்களின் ( Consumer Court ) அமைப்பும், செயல்பாடும்:

கீழ் நீதிமன்றம், உயர் நீதிமன்றம், உச்ச நீதிமன்றம் என்று இருப்பதை போலவே இச்சட்டப்படி – மாவட்ட அளவில் ” மாவட்ட நுகர்வோர் குறை தீர் மன்றங்கள்”, மாநில அளவில் “மாநில ஆணையம்”, தேசிய அளவில் ” தேசிய ஆணையம்” அமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

மாவட்ட நுகர்வோர் குறை தீர் மன்றம்:

20 லட்சம் ரூபாய் வரை நஷ்ட ஈடு கோரும் வழக்குகளை, மாவட்ட நுகர்வோர் குறைதீர் மன்றத்தில் தான் பதிவு செய்ய வேண்டும். நீதிமன்ற கட்டணம் எதுவும் செலுத்தவேண்டியது கிடையாது. இதனால் வழக்கு தொடருவதற்கு தகுதியே இல்லாத பிரச்சனைக்கெல்லாம் வழக்கு தொடர ஆரம்பித்தனர். இதில் எதிர் தரப்பினரை பிளாக் மெயில் செய்பவர்களும் அடங்கும். இது போன்ற வழக்குகளுக்கு அவர்கள் ஆஜராவது கிடையாது. இதனால் வழக்கு தள்ள்படியாகும் நிலை ஏற்பட்டது. இதனால் தவ்றே செய்யாத எதிர் தரப்பினர்களுக்கு கால விரயம் மற்றும் செலவு ஏற்படுவதையும், நீதிமன்றத்தின் நேரம் வீணாவதையும் கருத்தில் கொண்டு 2006 ம் ஆண்டில் கீழ் கண்டவாறு கட்டணம் நிர்ணயம் செய்ய்ப்பட்டுள்ளது.

• 1 லட்சம் ரூபாய் வரை நஷ்ட ஈடு கோரும் வழக்குகளுக்கு = 100 /-
• 1லட்சத்திற்கு மேல் 5 லட்சம் வரை = 200 /-
• 5 லட்சத்திற்கு மேல் 10 லட்சம் வரை = 400 /-
• 10 லட்சத்திற்கு மேல் 20 லட்சம் வரை = 500 /-

வழக்கு தொடர தேவையான தகுதிகள்:

1. வழக்கு தொடருபவர் நுகர்வோராக இருக்கவேண்டும். வழக்கு அவர் சம்பந்தப் பட்டதாக் இருக்கவேண்டும்.
2. நுகர்வோர், எந்த நுகர்வோர் குறைதீர் மன்றத்தின் அதிகார வரம்பிற்கு உட்பட்ட எல்லைக்குள் ( Jurisdiction) இருக்கிறாரோ அதில் தான் வழக்கு தொடரவேண்டும்.
3. புகாருக்கான ஆதாரங்கள் இருக்கவேண்டும்.
4. பிரச்சனை ஏற்பட்டதிலிருந்து 2 வருடங்களுக்குள் வழக்கு தொடர வேண்டும்.

யார் மீது வழக்கு தொடர முடியும்?

நமக்கு பொருட்களை விற்பனை செய்பவர்கள் அனைவரும். இதில் தனியார், அரசு நிறுவனம் என்ற பாகுபாடு கிடையாது. அனைவருமே இதில் உட்படுவர்.

உதாரணம்:  மளிகை கடை, டிபார்ட்மெண்டல் ஸ்டோர், பேக்கரி, சைக்கிள் – பைக் – கார் – லாரி விற்பனையாளர், மெடிகல் ஷாப், ரேஷன் கடை போன்றவை.

பணம் வாங்கிக்கொண்டு வழங்கப்படும் சேவைகள், தனியார் மற்றும் அரசு துறை நிறுவனங்கள் அனைத்துமே இதில் அடங்கும்.

உதாரணம் : மின்சார வாரியம், குடிதண்ணீர் சப்ளை, இன்ஸூரன்ஸ் கம்பெனி, வங்கிகள், மருத்துவ மனைகள், கியாஸ் கம்பெனிகள், சப் -ரிஜிஸ்டிரார் அலுவலகம், போன்றவைகள்.

எந்தெந்த துறைகள் எல்லாம் இதில் அடங்கும் என சட்டத்தில் பட்டிய்லிடப் படவில்லை. காரணம். சேவை என்ற வார்த்தைக்கு முழுமையான விளக்கம் கொடுக்க முடியாது. வார்த்தைக்கான விளக்கம், வழக்குக்கு வழக்கு விரிவடையும் என்பதே உண்மை. உதாரணத்திற்கு சப்-ரிஜிஸ்டிரார் ஆபீஸை எடுத்துக்கொள்ளலாம். இந்த சட்டம் வந்த பின்பு, பலர் இந்த அலுவலகத்தில் அவஸ்தை பட்டு வந்தாலும், இது அரசு அலுவலகம் என நினைத்து விட்டு விட்டனர். பல வருடங்கள் இப்படியே கழிந்தது.

ஒரு சில வருடங்களுக்கு முன்பு ஒருவர் ஒரு சொத்து வாங்க முடிவு செய்து, அதற்கு சம்பந்தப்பட்ட சப்- ரிஜிஸ்டிரார் அலுவல்கத்தில் வில்லங்க சர்டிபிகேட்டிக்குரிய கட்டணத்தை செலுத்தி விண்ணப்பம் செய்தார். எந்த வில்லங்கமும் இல்லை என சர்டிபிகேட் கொடுத்து விட்டனர். அதை நம்பி, அவர் அந்த சொத்தை வாங்கி விட்டார். அதன் பின்பு தான் அதில் வில்லங்கம் இருப்பது தெரிய வந்தது. அதனால் அவருக்கு நஷ்டம் ஏற்பட்டது. தவறான வில்லங்க சர்டிபிகேட் டிப்பார்ட்மெண்ட் கொடுத்ததினால்த் தான் நஷ்டம் என்றும், வில்லங்க சர்டிபிகேட் வழங்குவது என்பது பணத்தை பெற்றுக்கொண்டு வழங்கப்படும் சேவை என்பதால், நுகர்வோர் பாதுகாப்பு சட்டப்படி குறைபாடான சேவை என்பது அவர் முடிவு. அவர் நுகர்வோர் குறைதீர் மன்றத்தில் வழக்கு தொடர்ந்தார்.

அரசு தரப்பில், நுகர்வோர் பாதுகாப்பு சட்டப்படி தங்கள் மீது வழக்கு தொடர முடியாது என்றும், சர்டிபிகேட்டில் தவறுகள் இருந்தால் இலாகா பொறுப்பு அல்ல” என குறிப்பிட்டே வழங்கட்டுள்ளதால் தாங்கள் பொறுப்பல்ல என வாதம் செய்தனர். ஆனால் அவர்களின் ஆட்சேபனையை நிராகரித்த் நீதிமன்றம் மனுதாரருக்கு நஷ்ட ஈடு வழங்க உத்தரவிட்டது. இது சட்டம் பற்றிய விளக்கம் விரிவடையக் கூடியது என்பதற்கு ஒரு உதாரணம்.

நுகர்வோர் பாதுகாப்பு சட்டத்தில் பயன்படுத்தும் முக்கியமான சொற்கள்:

1.Consideration = பொருள் அல்லது சேவைக்காக வழங்கப்படும் விலை 

2.Defect = பொருளில் உள்ள குறைபாடு

3.Deficiency = சேவையில் ஏற்படும் குறைபாடு
4.Service = சேவை
5.Restriction trade practice = கட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட வியாபார செயல்
6.Unfair trade practice = நேர்மையற்ற வியாபார செயல்

வழக்கு தொடர தேவையான முன் நடவடிக்கைகள்:

உதாரணத்திற்கு நாம் ஒரு கடைக்குப்போய் ஒரு பொருள் வாங்குகிறோம் என்று வைத்துக் கொள்வோம். அதன் பாக்கிங்கில் போடப்பட்ட விலைக்கு அதிகமாக பணம் வாங்கினாலோ, எடை மற்றும் அள்வு குறைவாக இருந்தாலோ அல்லது தரம் குறைவாக இருந்தாலோ உடனடியாக அதைப் பற்றி கடைக்காரரிடம் சுட்டிக்காட்டுங்கள். அவர் தவறை சரி செய்ய மறுத்தால், அவருக்கு நீங்களே ” குறைபாடுகளை சுட்டிக்காட்டி அதை சரி செய்யாவிட்டால் நுகர்வோர் வழக்கு தொடரப்படும்” என அத்தாட்சியுடன் கூடிய பதிவு தபாலில் நோட்டீஸ் அனுப்புங்கள். அவருக்கு நோட்டீஸ் பட்டுவாடா செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளது என்பதற்கான் ஆதாரத்தை நோட்டீஸ் காப்பியுடன் வைத்துக்கொள்ளுங்கள். அதைப் போலவே பொருள் வாங்கியதற்கான ரசீதும் பத்திரமாக வைத்துக் கொள்ள வேண்டும்.

விலை சம்பந்தப்பட்ட பிரச்சனை என்றால், விலை அச்சடிக்கப்பட்ட பாக்கிங் கவரை பத்திரமாக வைத்திருங்கள்.

தரம் சம்பந்த பிரச்சனை என்றால், அதே பாக்கிங் கவருடன் பொருளை பாக் செய்ய்து வைத்துக்கொள்ளுங்கள்.

எடை சம்பந்தப்பட்ட பிரச்சனை என்றால், நீங்கள் பாக்கிங்கை பிரிப்பதற்கு முன்பே எடை குறைவு என்பதை ஊர்ஜிதம் செய்து விட்டு பாக்கிங்கை பிரிக்காமல் இருக்க வேண்டும். ஒரு வேளை பிரித்துவிட்ட பின்பு தான் எடை குறைவை கண்டு பிடித்தீர்கள் என்றால், பிரிக்கப்பட்ட பாக்கிங்கை ஆதாரமாக வைத்து வழக்கு தொடர முடியாது. எனவே மற்படியும் அதே ங்கள்.

இப்பொழுது சேவை சம்பந்தப்பட்ட பிரச்சனை என்றால், சேவைக்கான ரசீது இருக்கவேண்டும். முன்பு குறிப்பிட்ட படியே சம்பந்தப்பட்டவர்களுக்கு நோட்டீஸ் அனுப்புங்கள். எல்லா அத்தாட்சிகளையும் பத்திரமாக வைத்துக் கொள்ளுங்கள்.

How to Apply for a PAN Card Online ?

What is PAN Card?

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a ten-digit alphanumeric number, issued in the form of a laminated card, by the Income Tax Department.

As the IT department made it mandetory to have PAN card to file your annual income returns.It is easy to count many uses of PAN card.The main and important use is it proves that you are ideal citizen and you are following the rule of nation.First it is important to give respect to the law of nation.After deep and open discussion the law relating PAN card was accepted and it is the duty of every citizen to obey the rules.

How to Apply for a PAN Card Online ?

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. A typical PAN number looks like AFZPK7XXXXX

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:

1. Go to https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/
2. Click “New PAN for Indian citizens” and select “Online Application for New PAN”.
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page & select “Individual” as the category of applicant.
4. Fill all the fields which are marked with an asterisk. (Detailed instructions).
5. 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.

a)	An applicant will fill Form 49A online and submit the form.
b)	If there are any errors, rectify them and re-submit the form.
c)	A confirmation screen with all the data filled by the applicant will be displayed.
d)	The applicant may either edit or confirm the same.
e)	On confirmation, an acknowledgement will be displayed. The acknowledgement will contain a unique 15-digit acknowledgement number.
f)	The applicant is requested to save and print this acknowledgement.
g)	‘Individual’ applicants should affix two recent colour photographs with white background (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in the space provided in the acknowledgement. The photographs should not be stapled or clipped to the acknowledgement. The clarity of image on PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of photograph affixed on the acknowledgement.
h)	Signature / Left Thumb Impression should only be within the box provided in the acknowledgement. The signature should not be on the photograph affixed on right side of the form. In case of applicants other than ‘Individuals’, the authorized signatory shall sign the acknowledgement and affix the appropriate seal or stamp. The signature should not be on photograph. If there is any mark on photograph such that it hinders the clear visibility of the face of the applicant, the application will not be accepted.
	Signature / Left hand thumb impression should be provided across the photo affixed on the left side of the form in such a manner that portion of signature/impression is on photo as well as on acknowledgement.
i)	Thumb impression, if used, should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer under official seal and stamp.
j)	If communication Address is within India
	(a). The fee for processing PAN application is  ₹96.00 ( ₹ 85.00 + 12.36% service tax).
	(b). Payment can be made either by  - Demand Draft  - Cheque  - Credit Card / Debit Card  - Net Banking
	(c) If any of addresses i.e. office address or residential address is a foreign address, the payment can be made only by way of Demand Draft payable at Mumbai.
k)	If communication Address is outside India
	(a). The fee for processing PAN application is ₹ 962.00[ (Application fee ₹ 85.00 + Dispatch Charges  ₹ 771.00) + 12.36% service tax].
	(b). Payment can be made only by way of Demand Draft payable at Mumbai.
	(c). At present the facility for dispatch of PAN cards outside India is available for a select list of countries. Applicants from other countries may contact NSDL at the contact details given in point (v) below.
	This point is not applicable if applicant is providing the representative assessee details in the point no.14 of application form
l)	Demand draft and cheque should be drawn in favour of ‘NSDL – PAN’.
m)	Demand draft shall be payable at Mumbai and the acknowledgement number should be mentioned on the reverse of the demand draft.
n)	Applicants making payment by cheque shall deposit a local cheque (drawn on any bank) with any HDFC Bank branch across the country (except Dahej). The applicant shall mention NSDLPAN on the deposit slip. List of HDFC Bank Branches.
o)	Credit card / Debit card / Net banking payment
	Persons authorized to make Credit card / Debit card / Net banking payment are as below:
	Category of Applicant Payment by Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking can be made by / for Individual Self, immediate family members (parents, spouse, children) HUF Karta of the HUF Company Any Director of the Company Firm / Limited Liability Partnership Any Partner of the Firm / Limited Liability Partnership Association of Person(s) / Body of Individuals / Association of Person(s) Trust / Artificial Juridical Person / Local Authority Authorized Signatory covered under section 140 of Income Tax Act, 1961
	Applicants making credit card / debit card payment will be charged an additional surcharge of ₹ 5.00 by the bank providing payment gateway facility.
	Applicants making payment through Net Banking facility will be charged an additional surcharge of ₹ 4.00 + service tax for payment gateway facility.
	On successful credit card / debit card / net banking payment acknowledgement will be displayed. Applicant shall save and print the acknowledgement and send to NSDL as mentioned in point (p) & (q) below.
p)	The acknowledgement duly signed, affixed with photograph (in case of ‘Individuals’) alongwith Demand Draft, if any, and proof of identity (name in the application should be same as in the proof of identity) & proof of address (Individuals, HUFs, Body of Individuals, Association of Persons & Artificial Juridical Person should provide proof of address of residence stated in the application) as specified in the application form is to be sent to NSDL at ‘Income Tax PAN Services Unit, NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited, 5th floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune – 411016′.
q)	Super scribe the envelope with ‘APPLICATION FOR PAN – Acknowledgement Number’ (e.g. ‘APPLICATION FOR PAN – 881010100000097′).
r)	Your acknowledgement, Demand Draft, if any, and proofs, should reach NSDL within 15 days from the date of online application.
s)	Applications received with demand draft or cheque as mode of payment shall be processed only on receipt of relevant proofs and realization of payment.
t)	For more information - Call PAN/TDS Call Centre at 020 – 27218080; Fax: 020 – 27218081 - e-mail us at: tininfo@nsdl.co.in mailto:tininfo@nsdl.co.in - SMS NSDLPAN <space> Acknowledgement No. & send to 57575 to obtain application status. - Write to: INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited), 5th floor, Mantri Sterling,  Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune – 411016

Go to >> https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/ to apply PAN card

How to find out the lost PAN number ?

How to find out the lost PAN number ?

You can trace out your PAN number from the below given web site by giving your name and date of birth.
http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/know…
Other ways to find your PAN card number.

1. From your Income Tax returns which you have already filed.

2. Credit Card if any

3. From Demat account & Bank account

4. The covering letter that come along with the PAN card.

5. Through the PAN application counter foil numbers which you have obtained at the time of PAN application. If the slip contains acknoledgement No. in 15 digit, it is a NSDL application. If it contains 9 digits application number and 9 digit coupon number, then it is a UTITSL application. If you have those numbers then try from the following websites.

 NSDL for 15 digit number:      https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/tan/StatusTrack…
 UTIISL for 9 digit numbers:   http://myutitsl.co.in/intra/web/pantrack…
After obtaining the PAN number apply for a Duplicate PAN card in this way:

• You need to fill a form named: “Request for new PAN card or/and changes or correction in PAN data”. More details are in the below website:

http://www.tin-nsdl.com/faqPANreqfornewp…

• Applying for a Dup.PAN card is almost like applying for a fresh card. The application form will cost Rs.5/- and you have to pay Rs.67 as fee. Produce address proof again, again a new photo etc. Do not change your name, your fathers name and your date of birth if the same is correct in the lost PAN card. Otherwise you can change them if they are not correct.

Where to get forms & apply: (Find your nearest agent)

http://www.tin-nsdl.com/TINFaciliCenter.…

http://www.utitsl.co.in/pan/search.php

• In the rules it is written to obtain a Police FIR for obtaining a duplicate PAN card. But it is not necessary. Do not take the risk of obtaining Police FIR.

• Follow the procedure to apply for duplicate PAN Card .

How to Apply for Duplicate PAN card ?

Procedure to apply for duplicate PAN card is almost similar to applying for new PAN card.

Step 1) Open https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html

Step 2) Select Reprint of PAN Card (Same as Changes or Correction in PAN Details)

Step 3) Read the Guidelines  (this is where Change of Details in PAN and Duplicate PAN differs)

Step 4) Scroll down, select your status (firm, individual, LLP etc.)

Step 5) A form will open, fill it completely (Fields marked with * (asterisk) are mandatory)

Leave all the left margins box unchecked except number 7 which is by default checked.

Read the Instructions for help @ Instrcutions for Duplicate PAN Card

Note: There is no need of attaching any documents but in case it is found that there are differences between the PAN or the data provided in the application with the ITD database, the application may not be processed and the processing fee will be forfeited. So it’s wise to submit Copy of FIR or Copy of intimation letter issued by the Income Tax Department in lieu of PAN card intimating PAN.

Step 6) Once you fill the form click submit to pay Rs. 96, (list of supported Banks) you will then be redirected to payment gateway for Payment. On successful credit card / debit card / net banking payment, acknowledgement will be displayed. Applicant shall save and print the acknowledgement and send it to NSDL as mentioned below.

Step 7)  Applicant shall save and print this acknowledgement.

The acknowledgement consists of:

• A 15-digit unique acknowledgement number
• Category of applicant
• Permanent Account Number (PAN)
• Name of applicant
• Father’s Name (in case of ‘Individual’)
• Date of Birth/Incorporation/Agreement/Partnership or Trust Deed/Formation of Body of Individuals/Association of Persons
• Address for Communication
• Space for Photograph (in case of ‘Individual’)
• Payment Details
• Space for Signature
• Aadhaar No.
• Details of Proof of Identity and Address

Step 8) Signing and Affixing:

• Individual’ applicants should affix two recent colour photographs with white background (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in the space provided on the acknowledgement. The photographs should not be stapled or clipped to the acknowledgement. The clarity of image on PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of photograph affixed on the acknowledgement.
• Signature / Left hand thumb impression should be provided across the photo affixed on the left side of the form in such a manner that portion of signature/impression is on photo as well as on form.
• Signature / Left hand thumb impression should be within the box provided on the right side of the form. The signature should not be on the photograph affixed on right side of the form. If there is any mark on this photograph such that it hinders the clear visibility of the face of the applicant, the application will not casino games be accepted.
• Thumb impression, if used, should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.

Step 9) Mode of Submission:

• The acknowledgement duly signed, affixed with photograph (in case of ‘Individuals’) alongwith demand draft/cheque, if any, proof of existing PAN, proof of identity & address as specified in the application along with any other relevant proof as specified (in Item No.IV – Documents to be submitted along with the application ) is to be sent to NSDL at

NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited,

5th floor, Mantri Sterling,

Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8,

Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk,

Pune – 411016

• Super scribe the envelope with ‘APPLICATION FOR PAN CHANGE REQUEST-Acknowledgment Number’ (e.g. ‘APPLICATION FOR PAN CHANGE REQUEST-881010200000097′).
• Your acknowledgement, demand draft/cheque, if any, and proofs, should reach NSDL within 15 days from the date of online application.
• Applications received with demand draft or cheque as mode of payment shall be processed only on receipt of relevant proofs and realization of payment.
• Applications received with credit card / debit card / net banking as mode of payment shall be processed on receipt of relevant documents (acknowledgement and proofs)

Congratulations, you have done all from your side, you will receive the new PAN card in a maximum of 15-25 days time.

Few points to remember

• Lodge a FIR with your police station if you lose your PAN card and get a copy. You may need it for future reference.
• If you are NRI, you can also apply for duplicate PAN online by the process mentioned above. You will be charged Rs. 717.00 and will need to pay be credit card.
• Your PAN card will be delivered to your address in the foreign country (hence the extra charge) within a fortnight.
• For more information
• - Call TIN Call Centre at 020 – 27218080
• - Fax: 020-27218081
• - e-mail us at: tininfo@nsdl.co.in
• - SMS NSDLPAN <space> Acknowledgement No. & send to 57575 to obtain application status.
• - Write to: INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed by National Securities Depository Limited), 3rd floor, Sapphire Chambers, Near Baner Telephone Exchange, Baner, Pune – 411045

How to file tax return Online in India?

Visit the incometaxindia website and register as a new user. The ‘new user’ link is in the ‘Login’ section just below the image of the Indian tricolour.

You will have to input five details inside the box provided on the form and click on the ‘Register’ button. The form asks you for your permanent account number (PAN) and other personal details.

“I hope you must be at least having your PAN,” he kind of barked. “If you don’t have one then even that can be sourced online.” now furious as was waiting for the response.

Once you click on the ‘Register’ button you will be taken to a form that will automatically have your address and other details (as submitted by you for getting a PAN). You will just have to put your own password, telephone number, e-mail and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

And you will be taken to a page that has links for e-filing your tax returns for the assessment year 2006-07 and 2007-08. For those who joined the party late here’s what an assessment year is”

Assessment year is a period of 12 months starting from April 1 and ending on March 31 the following year. Previous year is the financial year immediately before the assessment year.

That’s not all

Now let’s say you click on e-filing for A.Y. 2007-08. You will be taken to a page from where you can download an excel utility that helps you file online income tax returns.

~ Choose which category you belong to (salaried employees with only salary income will have to download ITR-1).
~ Fill in the required data asked for in the excel sheet.
~ Save the excel file on your local machine.
~ Click on ‘Submit return’ link in the middle on the left hand side to upload the saved excel file to the income tax of India’s server.

Still not through

Don’t get bored yet. Though you may have spent a solid ten minutes reading this article now .it’s not that time consuming when you do it online. After uploading excel file successfully a form will pop up in your computer’s window. This is in acknowledgement that you have filed your returns online successfully. Take a print out of this form and fill in the verification part which duly needs to be posted to your nearest local income tax office.

Take due care that if you upload the file today then the income tax department should receive the verification form duly filled and signed in the next 15 days by post. If not you will have to go through the entire procedure again.

If you are already raising your eyebrows then here’s a solution to it: digital signature. This is something that will make your e-filing income tax returns really paperless.

Digital signature is like your electronic identity that confirms that the person who has submitted all the details is really ‘YOU’. Companies like Safe Scrypt will do it for you, again online and for a fee. As per the IT Act 2000 they are legally as valid as physically signed documents in any Indian court of law.

That’s about it dear readers. Call it laziness or call it convenience. Filing your income tax returns is now really possible at the click of a mouse.

What’s more you can file them anytime, anywhere; away from the prying eyes of sneaky colleagues and from within the confines of your home. Who said government offices work only 9 am to 5 pm. Online income tax returns can be filed even after 5 pm or at any time of the day or night.

Goto tax filling website :

• http://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/onlineefilingwebsite.asp
• https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/e-Filing/#
• https://www.taxshax.com/register.html

There are so many process in Tax returns :

(I) Tax Payer

1.Individual / HUF

• Who all pertain to this category

Individual, HUF are required to file return of income according to source from which they are deriving Income.

2. How to e-File

Steps to file form offline

1. Download the applicable ITR form from Downloads
2. Fill it offline
3. Generate XML
4. Register on e-Filing website using your PAN
5. LOGIN to the portal.
6. Go to e-File link – Upload Return

Or    Login to Prepare and Submit ITR Online

2.Firm

Who all pertain to this category

1. Firm is defined in Section 2(23) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 as follows;
   1.  ”Firm” shall have the meaning assigned to it in the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932), and shall include a limited liability partnership as defined in the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008.
2. Income Tax Return prescribed for Firm is ITR 5. See details below:
3. Who can use ITR-5
4. This Return Form can be used by a person being a Firm, AOP, BOI, Artificial Juridical Person referred to in section 2(31) (vii), Co-operative Society and Local Authority.
5. Who cannot use ITR-5
6. A person who is required to file the return of income under section 139(4A) or 139(4B) or 139(4C) or 139(4D) shall not use this form

3.Trust

• Who all pertain to this category

Persons including companies required to file return u/s 139(4A) or u/s 139(4B) or u/s 139(4C) or u/s 139(4D) are required to file return in ITR 7.

• Prescribed Income Tax Returns

Taxpayer                                                                                            ITR Type

Private Discretionary Trust                                                                 5

Firm filing u/s 139(4A) or 139(4B) or 139(4C) or 139(4D)     7

 

4. Company

Who all pertain to this category

1. Any Indian company, or
2. Any body corporate incorporated by or under the laws of a country outside India, or
3. Any institution, association or body which is or was assessable or was assessed as a company for any assessment year under the Indian Income-tax Act, 1922 (11 of 1922), or which is or was assessable or was assessed under this Act as a company for any assessment year commencing on or before the 1st day of April, 1970, or
4. Any institution, association or body, whether incorporated or not and whether Indian or non-Indian, which is declared by general or special order of the Board to be a company : Provided that such institution, association or body shall be deemed to be a company only for such assessment year or assessment years (whether commencing before the 1st day of April, 1971, or on or after that date) as may be specified in the declaration

Income Tax Return prescribed for a Company is ITR 6 except for such companies as are claiming exemption u/s 11 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. See details below:

• Who can use ITR-6 –  This return can be used by a Company
• Who cannot use ITR-6 –  Company claiming exemption under section 11 shall not use this form.

5 .AOP / BOI / LA / Co-op Soc / AJP

• Who all pertain to this category
  • Association of Person (AOP)/Body of Individuals (BOI)/Local Authority (LA)/Co-operative Society/Artificial Juridical Person are required to file return of income in ITR 5.
• See details below:

           1.  Who can use ITR-5

 This Return Form can be used by a person being a Firm, AOP, BOI, Artificial Juridical Person referred to in section 2(31) (vii), Co-operative Society and Local Authority.

         2.  Who cannot use this ITR-5

A person who is required to file the return of income under section 139(4A) or 139(4B) or 139(4C) or 139(4D) shall not use this form

What you can do in this application

• View Tax Credit Statement
• e-File Return
• View e-Filed Return / Form
• Download ITR-V
• View Refund/Demand Status
• File Rectification
• View Rectification Status
• Register as Legal Heir
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
• Opt for Higher Security

(II) Tax Professionalm - Chartered Accountant

Who all pertain to this category

1. “Chartered Accountant” means a person who is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) constituted under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 (38 of 1949).
2. CA is required to verify and authorize various statutory Income Tax Forms under the Income Tax Law.
3. CA is a user only to upload Forms other than ITRs.

Online Income Tax Filing :

•   E-File Your Income Tax Returns Directly
•   E-Payment facilitates payment of direct taxes online by taxpayers. To avail of this facility the taxpayer is required to have a net-banking account with any of the Authorized Banks.

What is e-Filing ?

The process of electronically filing Income tax Returns/Forms through the internet is known as e-Filing.

e-Filing of Returns/Forms is mandatory for

• Individual/ HUF having total income of Rupees 10 Lakhs and above for AY 2012-13 and subsequent Assessment years.
• Individual/ HUF, being resident, having assets located outside India for AY 2012-13 and subsequent Assessment years.
• Individual/ HUF/ Firm auditable u/s 44AB of the IT Act, 1961 for AY 2011-12 and subsequent Assessment years.
• All companies

Types of e-Filing

There are three ways to file Income Tax Returns electronically:

Option 1 – Use Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to e-File. There is no further action needed, if filed with a DSC.

Option 2 – e-File without Digital Signature Certificate. In this case an ITR-V Form is generated. The Form should be printed, signed and submitted to CPC, Bangalore using Ordinary Post or Speed Post (without Acknowledgment) ONLY within 120 days from the date of e-Filing. There is no further action needed, if ITR-V Form is submitted.

Option 3 – e-File the Income Tax Return through an e-Return Intermediary (ERI) with or without Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).

Note:

• It is mandatory to file Income Tax Forms using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) by a Chartered Accountant.
• The Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) used in e-Filing the Income Tax Return/Forms should be registered on e-Filing application

Pre-requisite for registration in e-Filing application

A user must register at www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in

Pre-requisites to register

• PAN (Permanent Account Number)
• Membership with ICAI – For Chartered Accountant

Registration process

- Provide PAN, Password details, Personal details as per PAN, Contact details and Digital signature (if available and applicable)
- Submit request
- On success, Activation link is sent to user through e-mail. Click on the activation link and activate e-Filing account.
Once registered, LOGIN using User ID, Password and Date of Birth/ Incorporation

How to e-File?

An Income Tax return can be e-Filed by:
-Uploading Income Tax Return- A taxpayer can e-File Income Tax Return from  ITR 1 to ITR 6.
-Submit ITR-1 Online- An Individual taxpayer can e-File Income Tax Return – ITR 1 Online.
To know more on the process, see further.

Upload Income Tax Return

Step 1 – GO TO ‘Downloads’ section and select applicable Income Tax Return Form of the relevant Assessment Year .
Step 2 – Download the excel utility of the Income Tax Return (ITR).
Step 3 – Fill the excel utility and Validate.
Step 4 – Generate an XML file and save in desired path/destination in your desktop/system.
Step 5- LOGIN to e-Filing application and GO TO –> e-File –> Upload Return.
Step 6 – Select the Income Tax Return Form and the Assessment Year.
Step 7 – Browse and Select the XML file
Step 8 – Upload Digital Signature Certificate, if available and applicable.
Step 9 – Click ‘SUBMIT’.
Step 10 – On successful upload, Acknowledgement details would be displayed. Click on the link to view or generate a printout of Acknowledgement/ITR-V Form.

Note:

1.To e-File using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), the DSC should be registered in the application.
2.If the Income Tax Return is uploaded with DSC (digitally signed), on generation of “Acknowledgement“, the Return Filing process is complete.
3.If the return is not uploaded with a DSC (digitally signed), on successful upload of e-Return, an ITR-V Form will be generated. This is an Acknowledgement cum Verification form. A duly verified ITR-V form should be signed and submitted to CPC. The Return filing process shall be complete only on receipt of the ITR-V at CPC, Bangalore.

To submit ITR-1 Online

Step 1 – Login to e-Filing application
Step 2 – GO TO ‘e-File’ –> ‘Prepare and Submit Online’
Step 3 – Select the Income Tax Return Form ITR 1 and the Assessment Year.
Step 4 – Fill in the details and click the SUBMIT button
Step 5 – On successful submission, Acknowledgement detail is displayed. Click on the link to view or generate a printout of Acknowledgement/ITR-V Form.

Note:

1.To e-File using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), the DSC should be registered in the application.
2.If the Income Tax Return is uploaded with DSC (digitally signed), on generation of “Acknowledgement“, the Return Filing process is complete.
3.If the return is not uploaded with a DSC (digitally signed), on successful upload of e-Return, an ITR-V Form will be generated. This is an Acknowledgement cum Verification form. A duly verified ITR-V form should be signed and submitted to CPC. The Return filing process shall be complete only on receipt of the ITR-V at CPC, Bangalore.

Value Additions to e-File Income Tax Return

Pre-Fill- Personal and Tax Information can be pre-filled in the Income Tax Return.

- Login to e-Filing application
- GO TO –> Downloads –> Download Pre-filled XML . Save the XML in the desired path/destination in your desktop/system.
- Open the Excel utility (ITR) and click the “Import Personal/Tax Details from XML” button. This will require you to select the path/destination where you have saved the XML and click OK. The details will be uploaded into your utility. You may edit the tax details, if needed

In case of ITR 1 online, ITR 1 online will open with auto-filled personal and Tax particulars

View 26 AS Statement – An annual consolidated tax statement, which is provided to the assessee is called Tax Credit Statement (Form 26AS). This statement has details of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), Tax Collected at Source (TCS), Advance Tax/ Self Assessment Tax deposited in the bank by tax payers, and Refund details for an assessment year.

Import Previous version XML- You can import the details of the previous version into the new version of the utility using the “Import Previous Version” feature. Click the “Import Previous Version” button and select the path where the previous version is available and click OK. The data is uploaded successfully.

Additional Services

• View Status – Income Tax Return, ITR-V, Demand/Refund, Rectification
• View the status of your ITR, Demand/ Refund and Rectification details.
• View e-Filed Return/Form
• View the Income Tax Returns, ITR-V Acknowledgment Form and the uploaded XML for the last three assessment years. You can view these documents online anytime or save and print.
• Refund Re-issue request
• Request for refund re-issue if the Income Tax Return has been processed. If a refund is determined and it fails to reach the taxpayer then a request can be raised.

File Rectification

• Rectify e-filed Income Tax Returns online, if required, only after completion of  Income Tax Return processing by CPC of the Income Tax department.
• e-File Defective Income Tax Return u/s 139(9)
• Taxpayer can e-File Income Tax Return against the Defective Notice issued to them u/s 139 (9) for AY 2011-12 and 2012-13.

New features in e-Filing

• New users – Chartered Accountant are the new users added in the new e-Filing application. They can e-File Forms (other than ITRs) on behalf of their customers.
• Add CA – This is a new feature wherein, an assessee can add a CA and assign/authorize the audit Forms which a CA can submit on their behalf.
• Opt for Higher Security – User can use the “Opt for higher security”, wherein a Digital Signature Certificate is needed to login.
• Outstanding Tax Demand – User can check the outstanding demand details for all the assessment years in “My Account” after login.
• ITR1 online – Individual users can use this feature to prepare and submit ITR1 online. The PAN (non-editable) and Tax details (editable) are auto-filled to help in correct data to flow in.

Download ITR Forms, XML and Pre-fill XML – User can download the ITR/XML submitted for three AY and also, download and use the pre-fill XML containing the PAN and Tax details

Mobile Services – Using the browser in the mobile, users can view various status on e-filing.

Call Center – A call center is added newly to help users on any e-Filing queries.

How to get an Aadhaar Card ?

What is Aadhaar?

• Aadhaar is a 12 digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India on behalf of the Government of India.
• This number will serve as a proof of identity and address, anywhere in India.
• Any individual, irrespective of age and gender, who is a resident in India and satisfies the verification process laid down by the UIDAI can enrol for Aadhaar.
• Each individual needs to enroll only once which is free of cost.
• Each Aadhaar number will be unique to an individual and will remain valid for life. Aadhaar number will help you provide access to services like banking, mobile phone connections and other Govt and Non-Govt services in due course.

Some other information about Aadhaar:

Aadhaar will be:

Easily verifiable in an online, cost-effective way
Unique and robust enough to eliminate the large number of duplicate and fake identities in government and private databases
A random number generated, devoid of any classification based on caste, creed, religion and geography

Why Aadhaar?

Aadhaar-based identification will have two unique features:

• Universality, which is ensured because Aadhaar will over time be recognised and accepted across the country and across all service providers.
• Every resident’s entitlement to the number.
• The number will consequently form the basic, universal identity infrastructure over which Registrars and Agencies across the country can build their identity-based applications.
• Unique Identification of India (UIDAI) will build partnerships with various Registrars across the country to enrol residents for the number. Such Registrars may include state governments, state Public Sector Units (PSUs), banks, telecom companies, etc. These Registrars may in turn partner with enrolling agencies to enrol residents into Aadhaar.
• Aadhaar will ensure increased trust between public and private agencies and residents. Once residents enrol for Aadhaar, service providers will no longer face the problem of performing repeated Know Your Customer (KYC) checks before providing services. They would no longer have to deny services to residents without identification documents. Residents would also be spared the trouble of repeatedly proving identity through documents each time they wish to access services such as obtaining a bank account, passport, or driving license etc.
• By providing a clear proof of identity, Aadhaar will empower poor and underprivileged residents in accessing services such as the formal banking system and give them the opportunity to easily avail various other services provided by the Government and the private sector. The centralised technology infrastructure of the UIDAI will enable ‘anytime, anywhere, anyhow’ authentication. Aadhaar will thus give migrants mobility of identity. Aadhaar authentication can be done both offline and online, online authentication through a cell phone or landline connection will allow residents to verify their identity remotely. Remotely, online Aadhaar-linked identity verification will give poor and rural residents the same flexibility that urban non-poor residents presently have in verifying their identity and accessing services such as banking and retail. Aadhaar will also demand proper verification prior to enrolment, while ensuring inclusion. Existing identity databases in India are fraught with problems of fraud and duplicate or ghost beneficiaries. To prevent these problems from seeping into the Aadhaar database, the UIDAI plans to enrol residents into its database with proper verification of their demographic and biometric information. This will ensure that the data collected is clean from the beginning of the program. However, much of the poor and under-privileged population lack identity documents and Aadhaar may be the first form of identification they will have access to. The UIDAI will ensure that its Know Your Resident (KYR) standards do not become a barrier for enrolling the poor and has accordingly developed an Introducer system for residents who lack documentation. Through this system, authorised individuals (‘Introducers’) who already have an Aadhaar, can introduce residents who don’t have any identification documents, enabling them to receive their Aadhaar.

How to get an Aadhaar Card ?

Aadhaar enrolment is free.

• You can go to any authorized Aadhaar enrollment center anywhere in India with your identity and address proof.
• UIDAI process accepts 18 PoI (Proof of Identity) and 33 PoA (Proof of Address) documents. Please click here for a nationally valid list of documents. Common proofs of identity and address are election photo ID card, Ration card, passport and driving license.
• Photo ID cards like PAN card and Govt ID cards are permissible for identity proof. Address proof documents also include water – electricity – telephone bills from the last three months.
• In case you do not have above common proofs, Certificate of Identify having photo issued by Gazetted Officer/Tehsildar on letterhead is also accepted as PoI. Certificate of Address having photo issued by MP or MLA /Gazetted Officer/Tehsildar on letterhead or by Village Panchayat head or its equivalent authority (for rural areas) is accepted as valid PoA.
• Even if someone in a family does not have individual valid documents, the resident can still enrol if his/her name exists in family entitlement document. In this case the Head of Family in entitlement document needs to be enrolled first with valid PoI & PoA document. The head of the household can then introduce other members in the family while they are enrolling. UIDAI accepts 8 document types as Proof of Relationship. Please click here for a nationally valid list of documents.
• Where there are no documents available, resident may also take the help of Introducers available at the enrolment centre. The Introducers are notified by the Registrar. For further details please contact office of the concerned Registrar.
• At the enrollment center, please fill your personal details within the form. Your photo, finger-prints and iris scan will also be taken as a part of the enrollment. You can review the details you have provided and make corrections during enrolment itself. You will get an acknowledgment slip with an temporary enrolment number and other details captured during enrolment
• You need to enrol only once. Enrolling again is a waste of your time as you will get only one Aadhaar number.
• Based on your information provided, your details will be verified centrally. If your application is successful, an Aadhaar number will be generated and mailed to your address.
• The waiting time for Aadhaar may vary from 60-90 days after receipt of resident data packets in CIDR. However, it could take even longer in case enrolment is done through NPR exercise.
• After enrolment, quality checks are done by the enrolment centre supervisors, followed by correction process (where required) and data packet consolidation. Subsequently, the Enrolment Agency sends the data to UIDAI data centre. The data undergoes various stages of screening and validations in CIDR. This ensures that the source of data is authenticated besides ensuring that no duplicate exists. Sample Quality checks are done on demographic and biometric data collected from residents. Apart from that the Operator/Supervisor/Introducer/Enrolment Agency and Registrar information in each packet is also validated. Only after passing the data quality checks and other validations, the packet goes for de-duplication and Aadhaar gets generated.
• In case of any errors, the packet goes on hold. For example if the particulars of the Operator who enrolled the resident are found to be inconsistent with database or there is a mismatch observed in photo and age/gender (ex. a child’s photo with age mentioned as 50 yrs), then the packet is held for further enquiry. Corrective actions are taken on such packets, wherever possible, else a rejection letter guiding resident to re-enroll is dispatched to the resident. India Post is entrusted with the responsibility of printing and delivery of Aadhaar letters. Depending on backlog for generation, location of delivery etc. India Post may ordinarily take 3-5 weeks to print and deliver Aadhaar letters to the residents.
• In the case of Aadhaar enrolments through NPR exercise, the method of verification is the RGI approved LRUR(Local Register of Usual Residents) verification process. The Aadhaar number will be issued only after completion of the LRUR process which could take much longer than the time prescribed above. Residents can verify the name of their Registrar at the enrolment centres or on the acknowledgement provided to them at the time of enrolment. In case it is Registrar General of India(RGI), please contact office of RGI for further details.

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