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The official FAQs say initials are not allowed in the name on a PAN application. If Aadhaar uses initials, give the full expanded name with supporting documents.
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Initials not allowed in the name on PAN
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Provisions
Rule 158, Income-tax Rules 2026 (old Rule 114)
Analysis
A mismatch between PAN and Aadhaar names later causes linking and KYC problems. Example: Aadhaar shows S. Kumar; the applicant writes Suresh Kumar on the PAN form and attaches a passport or school certificate showing the full name. Better still, update Aadhaar with the full name first.
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- Check how your name appears on Aadhaar
- Write the full name without initials
- Attach a document with the full name
- Consider updating Aadhaar to match
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