Can the date of birth be corrected on PAN Card as the date was entered wrongly?

The date of birth was noted wrongly in the PAN Card application and accordingly PAN Card was issued. is there any possibility to correct the date of birth?

Correction of date of birth in PAN is 100% passable. It is simple and easy. For correction of PAN details, including the date of birth, the procedure is like for new card. You need to pay around Rs.70/- fill the form 49A, produce all the documents required. Surrender your old card. After about 15 to 20 days, you will receive your new PAN card as usual

To whom to contact for this: Click on the below web links to find out a PAN agent in your town.

http://www.tin-nsdl.com/TINFaciliCenter....
http://www.utitsl.co.in/pan/search.php

PAN application (49A). for new or correction of details:
http://www.tin-nsdl.com/downloads/Form-4...

Also see this web site for PAN related FAQ.
http://incometaxindia.gov.in/PAN/Overvie...

Do's & Dont's

Do use form Request for New PAN Card Or/ And Changes Or Correction in PAN Data for reprint of PAN card or for making changes/correction in PAN data.

Do fill the application in block letters in English and preferably with black ink.

Do paste a recent colour photograph (size 3.5 cm X 2.5 cm).

Do provide the signature within the box.

Do mention correct PAN.

If thumb impression is put on the application form, do get the thumb impression attested by Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.

Do attach Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA) as per Rule 114 (4) of Income Tax Rules, 1962.

Do make sure that, the Name mentioned in application matches exactly with name mentioned in POI and (POA).

Do tick the column where change is required.

Do provide proof to support the requested change.

Do write the complete postal address in the application with landmark.

Do mention correct pin code in the address field.

Do mention telephone number / e mail id.

Do attach proof of PAN (copy of PAN card or PAN allotment letter issued by Income Tax Department, if any.) with the application.

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Don'ts :-

Do not overwrite or make corrections by canceling any data in the application.

Do not pin or staple the photograph.

Do not sign across the box (i.e. signature should not be spread outside the box).

Do not provide POI and POA which is not in the name of applicant.

Do not write any details (date, designation, rank, etc.) along with the signature in the box. Do not mention Husband's name in the Father's Name column.

Do not abbreviate your name or do not use initials.