Who is the issuing authority of PAN card?

PAN card is a unique code which is provided to every citizen of India. It consists of 10 digits. It is an identifier consist of alphanumeric series, and it is issued under the act of Indian Income Tax Act 1961. The department of Indian Income Tax issues this pan card under the guidance of the Central Board of Direct Taxes. PAN card is known to be a crucial proof when it comes to identification. Even the foreign nationals can obtain this pan card. Both the PAN card along with the linked cards have been issued under this section of 139A.