Acceptance of e-PAN card for KYC purpose
Summary
The circular clarifies that Electronic PAN cards issued by the CBDT are acceptable for KYC compliance by Foreign Portfolio Investors. It references previous SEBI circulars and confirms that other existing instructions remain unchanged. The directive is issued under Section 11(1) of the SEBI Act to protect investor interests.
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E-PAN issued by CBDT can also be produced by FPI for KYC compliance.
This circular is issued in exercise of powers conferred under Section 11(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.
Source: SecMarx — Acceptance of e-PAN card for KYC purpose. Verbatim text is public record; SecMarx structuring (linkage to applying orders) is cited to us.