Indian Ministry of Corporate Affairs brought an amendment in the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules 2014 with effect from 18th September 2014.
Databank:
Now data bank shall not ask for income – tax Permanent Account Number (PAN), [Rule 6(2)(c)]
Only Father’s name will be in record. There will no need for mother’s name and spouse name. I am always of the view there should be option to give name of either of parents on part of person, because law must be gender neutral. [Rule 6(2)(d)]



