In a significant move to enhance transparency and streamline data verification, the Department of Finance (Revenue and Control Division), Government of Goa on April 17th 2025 has issued a circular mandating the compulsory capture of Permanent Account Number (PAN) in all applications for registrations, licenses, and permissions across all Government Departments, PSUs, Local Bodies, and Autonomous Bodies.
As per the directive, PAN must be a mandatory field in all application forms for the issuance or renewal of any such document under various Acts/Rules. For registrations or licenses that do not require renewal, PAN details must be collected within three months from the date of the circular.
The circular further outlines three key directives for all concerned departments:
PAN requirement must be incorporated into all application formats, checklists, and prescribed forms within six months.
Relevant Acts/Rules/Regulations must be amended to ensure legal enforcement of this requirement.
System-based mechanisms must be developed to facilitate seamless cross-verification of PAN data across government platforms.
All departments have been instructed to take immediate action and submit a compliance report to the Finance Department within six months.
This initiative marks a crucial step toward digitized governance and improved accountability within the administrative framework of Goa.
