Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency and streamlining administrative processes, the Goa government has made it mandatory to furnish a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card for all applications related to the issuance and renewal of registrations, licences, permissions, and similar approvals across all government departments and associated bodies.
A circular issued by the state finance department on April 11 outlines that this requirement will be applicable under all Acts and rules implemented by various government departments, public sector undertakings, local bodies, and autonomous institutions.
For documents that do not require renewal, the PAN card details must still be submitted within a three-month period from the date of the circular—effectively by July 11, 2025.
The circular further instructs all concerned departments to revise their application forms, checklists, and formats to include the PAN card requirement within six months, i.e., by October 11, 2025. Additionally, the government has called for necessary amendments to the relevant Acts, rules, and regulations to ensure the mandate is legally enforceable wherever applicable.
To facilitate implementation, the government has also developed system-based mechanisms that enable seamless cross-verification of PAN data across all departments and entities.
