IT Consultant
126 Points
Joined February 2008
The Structure of PAN and TAN has been designed scientifically. Like 5the alpha in case of Individuals, is the first letter of Surname. In case of non-individuals, it is the first letter of name. So is the 4th alpha of TAN. There are many other codes also .. like for individuals, fourth alpha is "P", Firms-F, Companies-C, AOP-A, HUF-H, etc etc. There are many more codings in alpha and nos which is not a point to discuss for your qn. In case of proprietory business, it is the proprietor who is issued PAN, not the business/trade name.
Because of these codings, logically, PANs oand TANs of one may not be transferable to other through correction.
Moreover, since the firm is no more in existance, i think, all its PAN or TAN should be surrendered and only if the proprietor is not already having his personal PAN & TAN, he should apply afresh.