Foreign Citizen Son's Role as Legal Representative on Indian Income Tax Portal Questioned

A query arises regarding whether a foreign-citizen son, lacking Indian PAN or Aadhaar, can act as a legal representative on India's Income Tax e-filing portal after his parent's demise. The portal typically requires PAN and Aadhaar for registration. Experts advise that a notarized affidavit or indemnity bond might help establish legal heir credentials. The process involves registering as a user and then as a legal representative, which necessitates a PAN.