There was a 300 percent jump in the number of applications for PAN (Permanent Account Number) post demonetisation, the CBDT said on Tuesday. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Sushil Chandra said while there were around 2.5 lakh PAN applications
per month earlier after the Centre announced to scrap high-value currency notes in November last year, the number rose to 7.5 lakh. - www.business-standard.com[15-11-2017]