PAN-Aadhaar Linking Deadline: December 31, 2025

Time is running out for taxpayers who have not yet linked their Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar or need to correct mismatched details. Linking PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory to avoid penalties and ensure uninterrupted financial services. The deadline for completing this process is December 31, 2025. Failure to comply may result in a Rs 1,000 penalty and make your PAN inoperative from January 1, 2026, affecting essential services such as income tax filing, refunds, and banking transactions.

Government Notification on PAN-Aadhaar Linking

The Central Government, under sub-section (2A) of section 139AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961, has notified that individuals whose PAN was issued based on an Aadhaar Enrolment ID filed before October 1, 2024, must link their Aadhaar with their PAN by December 31, 2025. The notification was officially issued in April, emphasizing timely compliance to avoid disruption in financial operations.

Who Needs to Link PAN with Aadhaar?

• New PAN Applicants: Aadhaar linking is done automatically during the PAN application process.
• Existing PAN Holders: Individuals who received their PAN on or before July 1, 2017, must manually link their PAN with Aadhaar.

Methods to Link PAN with Aadhaar

1. Online
Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal, select “Link Aadhaar,” and verify your details using OTP.

2. SMS
Send the message: UIDPAN <12-digit Aadhaar> <10-digit PAN> to 567678 or 56161.

3. PAN Service Centre
Visit a PAN service centre with the required documents. A fee of Rs 1,000 may apply if corrections are needed.

Step-by-Step Process on the Income Tax E-Filing Portal

Step 1: Go to the e-Filing Portal Home Page and click “Link Aadhaar” in the Quick Links section.
Step 2: Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number.
Step 3: Click Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax (if applicable).
Step 4: Confirm your PAN and enter a mobile number to receive OTP.

Fixing Mismatched Details

If PAN and Aadhaar details do not match, update them through the following channels:

• UIDAI Portal for Aadhaar corrections.
• Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL for PAN corrections.
• Biometric verification at authorized PAN service centres if mismatches persist.

Checking PAN-Aadhaar Linking Status Online

To verify the status of PAN-Aadhaar linking:

1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal.
2. Click on “Link Aadhaar Status”.
3. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number, then submit.

Possible messages include:

• “Your Aadhaar is already linked with PAN”
• “Your Aadhaar-PAN linking request is pending”
• “Aadhaar is not linked with PAN”

Timely linking ensures smooth financial operations, avoids penalties, and prevents PAN from becoming inoperative.

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