About PAN Permanent Account N umber ( PAN ) is a ten-digit alphanumeric number, issued in the form of a laminated card , by the Income Tax Department, to any "person" who applies for it or to whom the department allots the number.. see more Click here to Know the Status of PAN application - Protean (formerly NSDL eGov) Copyright © 2021 | Protean eGov Technologies Limited (Formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited) Check online status of your Permanent Account Number (PAN) or Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN) application submitted to Income Tax Department. Users can track status of their application by selecting the application type, acknowledgement number, name and date of birth of the applicant.