New Delhi Aug 31 (IANS) The government on Friday proposed amendments in the Income Tax Rules to allow having one s mother s name on the PAN card in cases where she is the single parent.
At present furnishing of father s name is mandatory for the allotment of permanent account number (PAN).
"It is proposed to amend the Income Tax Rules so as to provide that furnishing of father s name shall not be mandatory for a person whose mother is the single parent " an official statement said.
The Finance Ministry has sought comments and suggestions from the public on the draft amendments which should be submitted till September 17.

--IANS vv/pgh/vm