Anoop Singh v. Union Of India And ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ W.P.(C) 10606/2016 ANOOP SINGH ..... Petitioner Through Mr Alakh Alok Srivastava, Ms Deepti Bhargava, Advocates.

versus UNION OF INDIA AND ANR ..... Respondents Through Mr Rakesh Kumar, CGSC for R1.

Mr Asheesh Jain, Advocate Senior Standing Counsel for Income Tax Department/R2 and R3.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIBHU BAKHRU

O R D E R

% 08.08.2017 The petitioner is aggrieved by the allotment of PAN number which was identical to the PAN number allotted to another person. Concededly, the name of the petitioner, his father's name as well as the date of birth are similar to the name, father's name as well as the date of birth of another person and, therefore, a common PAN number had been allotted to both the said individuals. This Court has been informed that the said error has now been rectified and the petitioner has been allotted a PAN number (being HEHPS8611M) which is exclusive to him. The petitioner apprehends that although the error has been rectified, he would be severely prejudiced as other authorities such as Passport Authorities, Election Commission of India, etc. may not readily accept a

changed PAN number. Furthermore, there may be some confusion with regard to his credit rating. In this regard, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the concerned authorities who shall on the strength of this order carry out the necessary rectification in their records. The petition is disposed of with the aforesaid direction. VIBHU BAKHRU, J AUGUST 08, 2017 pkv