Election Commission to accept PAN card as Age proof

Election Commission has decided to accept PAN card as new evidence of date of birth for Voter's registration.
Apart from this in the absense of Birth Certificate, 10th std marksheets with DOB included, Grama Panchayat President, Municipal Members signed certificates, passports, Pan cards, Athar cards, Driving license are also accepted.

The new rule of including this is for the benefit of peoples and to increase voter's list, EC.