Change in pan card address

Theodore Rahul (Finance Professional) (37 Points)

23 May 2015  

There is no address on the PAN card,so if there is a change of address, why does the PAN card holder have to pay a fee to update particulars. The holder must submit a form online or by mail with a copy of the document serving as proof of address. IT department does not have to incur any expenese in issuing/despatching new cards so why the charge ?