PAN number acts as an Identity proof, showing your relation to India.

Sale or purchase of a motor vehicle requiring registration other than two-wheelers. This does not include vehicles running on fixed rails or special vehicles for use only in factories or in other enclosed premises or vehicles of less than four wheels with engine capacity of not more than 25 cc.

A time deposit of more than Rs.50,000 with any banking company and deposit of more than Rs.50,000 with post-office savings bank. This requirement is not mandatory when investing in post-office National Savings Certificate or Kisan Vikas Patra, and the PAN will be required only if the time deposit exceeds Rs.50,000.

Contract of sale or purchase of securities exceeding Rs.1 lakh in value, including shares, bonds, debentures, derivatives, units and government securities.

Cash payment of Rs.50,000 or more for purchase of bank drafts, pay orders or bankers cheques during any one day.

Cash payment exceeding Rs.25,000 in connection with travel to any foreign country (fare or purchase of foreign currency).

Application for installation of telephone, including cellular telephone.

Payment to hotels and restaurants against bills exceeding Rs.25,000 at any one time.

Opening a bank account.

Application for issue of a credit card.

A cash deposit of Rs.50,000 or more with any bank during any one day.

Payment of Rs.50,000 or more to a mutual fund for purchase of units or to a company for acquiring its shares or to a company/institution for acquiring its debentures/bonds or to RBI for acquiring bonds.

Minor intending to open time deposit or bank account should quote the PAN of either father or mother or guardian in whose hands income is likely to be clubbed.