Editing Permanent account number (section)

== Operating model==
The issuance of PAN, verification, delivery and maintenance works on [[public-private partnership]] (PPP) model like Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) for reasons of [[economy]], efficiency, and effectiveness. The reputed entities like Protean eGov Technologies Limited (formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.proteantech.in/|title=Protean eGov Technologies Limited (formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited)|website=www.proteantech.in}}</ref> and UTI Infrastructure Technology Services Limited (UTIITSL) have been entrusted by Income Tax Department as managed service providers for processing of applications, collecting, handling and verifying personal documents like proof of ID, age and  address, clarification with the applicants, printing the card and the letter and then mailing it. The processing agencies obtain the new PAN number online from the server of the income tax department after successful processing of the application documents. Some critics in India may call the handling, processing, and delivery of personal ID and financial documents by private contractors as a violation of privacy.<ref name="autogenerated4">[https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/ PAN Card Application<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://portal2.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/knowPassportSeva|title=Passport Seva : About Us &#124; Passport Seva|website=portal2.passportindia.gov.in}}</ref>

Protean (formerly NSDL e-Gov) centres can be located at TIN website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.protean-tinpan.com/services/pan/pan-index.html|title=TIN|website=www.protean-tinpan.com}}</ref> It is now very easy to apply online using Aadhaar based eSignature at Protean's (formerly NSDL e-Gov) website. One can register first at Protean's website. After registration, the applicant receives a token number. One can continue with filling form. The applicant can save the details and complete the form at his convenience by logging using his/her registered details. One can upload photo/signature and supporting documents and finally eSign the application using Aadhaar and OTP. After successful eSign one can download and keep copy of the signed form for his reference. An acknowledgement receipt and form is also received through e-mail at registered email ID.

UTIITSL centres can be located at its website.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.myutitsl.co.in//intra/web/search_psa.jsp |title=PAN Application Status Module |access-date=14 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509155020/http://www.myutitsl.co.in/intra/web/search_psa.jsp |archive-date=9 May 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>