what is area code in pan card

The Area Code on a PAN card is the first three letters of the AO (Assessing Officer) Code. It is a crucial identifier that signifies the geographical jurisdiction or region of the Income Tax Assessing Officer responsible for your tax assessment.

• The complete AO Code helps the Income Tax Department accurately determine your tax jurisdiction.
• The AO Code consists of the Area Code, AO Type, Range Code, and AO Number.
• The correct Area Code for your location can be found on the official websites of NSDL or UTIITSL.