changes/corrections in their PAN data, are required to submit their applications in the following form prescribed by ITD:REQUEST FOR NEW PAN CARD OR/AND CHANGES OR CORRECTION IN PAN DATA: - The same form can be used by Indians as well as foreign citizens for update of PAN data or Reprint of PAN Card. A new PAN card bearing the same PAN but updated information is issued to the applicant, in such a case. PAN allotment based on Aadhaar is free of cost. A PAN PDF will be generated and issued to the applicant, and holds the same validity as a physical PAN card. The allocation date of a PAN can be checked through UTI's official website. Online PAN application facility Single Online PAN application form for all types of PAN application forms (i.e. Form 49A, Form 49AA, PAN Change request) is available at following link: https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html 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) and UTI Infrastructure Technology Services Limited (UTIITSL) has 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. Protean (formerly NSDL e-Gov) centres can be located at TIN website. 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.