what is area code for pan card

The area code is the first component of the AO (Assessing Officer) Code for your PAN card, which is mandatory to include in your application. It is a three-letter code that identifies the geographical jurisdiction of the Income Tax Assessing Officer responsible for your tax assessment. Knowing this code is crucial as it ensures your PAN application and subsequent tax filings are routed to the correct authority based on your address and taxpayer category. You can find the applicable AO code, which includes the area code, on the NSDL or UTIITSL websites.