Is Income tax PAN mandatory for applying DIN

In case of Indian national, it is mandatory to enter Income tax PAN in all cases even if there is no change in Income-tax PAN. In such case, it shall be mandatory to click on ‘Verify income-tax PAN’ button. Director’s name (first, middle and last name), Father’s name (first, middle and last name) and date of birth should be verified from the income-tax PAN details.

Moreover, all existing DIN holders who have not furnished their PAN earlier at the time of obtaining DIN, are required to furnish their PAN by filling Form DIR-6.