Income Tax Department of India

• The primary authority responsible for issuing TAN
  
• Operates under the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
  
• Regulates and monitors all TDS and TCS compliance across the country
  
• Maintains a central database of all issued TANs
  
• Ensures correct allocation based on business type and jurisdiction
  

NSDL e-Gov (Now Protean eGov Technologies)

• Authorized intermediary for TAN application processing
  
• Provides online and offline services for TAN allotment
  
• Accepts Form 49B from businesses and individuals
  
• Verifies submitted information before forwarding to the tax department
  
• Issues acknowledgment and tracks application status
  

TIN Facilitation Centers (TIN-FCs)

• Operated by NSDL across various cities and towns
  
• Accept physical TAN application forms
  
• Assist applicants in filling and submitting Form 49B
  
• Forward verified applications to the Income Tax Department
  
• Offer support for correction or re-issuance of TAN
  

Online TAN Services Portal

• Businesses can apply directly through https://tin.tin.nsdl.com
  
• Application is digitally verified and processed faster
  
• E-acknowledgment issued for reference and tracking
  
• Final TAN is issued by the Income Tax Department upon approval
  
• Offers correction, status tracking, and reprint services
  

Unified Role of Authorities

• TAN is officially issued by the Income Tax Department
  
• NSDL and TIN-FCs act as facilitators and processors
  
• Ensures transparency and accuracy in TAN issuance
  
• Supports both new allotment and correction requests
  
• Enhances ease of compliance for businesses across India