At present, any person who is required to deduct tax at source (other than under Section 194IA) is expected to obtain a TAN and quote that TAN in the challan and the TDS statement that he is supposed to file. This is a cumbersome requirement-particularly to the individuals who acquire an immovable property from non-residents. In such cases, for one time transactions also, the TAN related formalities have to be complied with. In order to provide relief to such individuals or Hindu undivided families (HUFs) who are not liable for audit under Section 44AB or for one time transactions such as single transaction of acquisition of immovable property from non-residents on which tax is deductible under Section 195, it is proposed to amend Section 203A to the effect that the requirement of obtaining and quoting of TAN shall not apply to such notified persons.
This amendment is effective from 1st June, 2015.