CBDT has revised PAN Application form49A and 49AA wef from 16.05.2014 vide its notification no. 26/2014 , Dated- 16-5-2014.
Revised Form 49A and 49AA provides option to get printed Mothers Name on PAN card. So those applying for New PAN card or for revised PAN card have the option to get printed on their PAN card printed the name of his/her mother. But applicant can select only one option, he /she cannot have the name of both mother and father printed on PAN card. In case Applicant do not exercise his/her option than by default Father™s name will get printed on PAN card.
The relevant notification is attached herewith.