PAN Allotment procedure change put on hold

The CBDT vide its circular dated 30th Jan14 has decided to keep in abeyance the decision to change the procedure for PAN allotment till further orders. Accordingly the operation of circular No. 11 dated 16.01.2014 issued to PAN service providers has been directed to be put on hold till further orders. In the meantime the old procedure of PAN application and allotment shall continue. Download the Press release. Please read Change in procedure of PAN Allotment