Who has to sign the PAN application i.e. Form 49A/49AA?

​Application in Form 49A/49AA must be signed (left thumb impression in case of persons unable to sing) by :

The applicant; or

Karta in case of HUF; or

Director of a Company; or

Authorised Signaturee in case of Association of Persons, Body of Individuals, Local Authority and Artificial Juridical Person; or

Partner in case of Firm/LLP; or

Trustee; or

Representative Assessee in case of Minor/deceased/idiot/lunatic/mentally retarded.