In India, the process of linking your PAN (Permanent Account Number) card and Aadhaar card can be done in two ways:
- Online method: You can link your PAN and Aadhaar card online through the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal. Here are the steps to link PAN and Aadhaar online:a. Visit the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal at https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/.b. Log in to the portal using your PAN and password.c. Click on the “Profile Settings” tab and select “Link Aadhaar” option.d. Enter your Aadhaar number and name as per Aadhaar card and click on “Link Aadhaar”.e. Once the verification process is completed, your PAN and Aadhaar will be linked.
- Offline method: You can also link your PAN and Aadhaar card offline by submitting a form to the nearest PAN service center or NSDL TIN facilitation center. Here are the steps for linking PAN and Aadhaar offline:a. Download the PAN-Aadhaar linkage form from the Income Tax Department’s website or collect it from a PAN service center or NSDL TIN facilitation center.b. Fill in the required details in the form, including your PAN, Aadhaar number, and personal details.c. Submit the form along with a copy of your PAN card and Aadhaar card to the nearest PAN service center or NSDL TIN facilitation center.d. Once the verification process is completed, your PAN and Aadhaar will be linked.
It is important to note that the deadline to link your PAN and Aadhaar card is usually extended by the government from time to time, and it is advisable to link your PAN and Aadhaar card as soon as possible to avoid any penalties or consequences.
PAN–Aadhaar linking penalty
In India, the government has made it mandatory to link PAN (Permanent Account Number) and Aadhaar for individuals and entities that have a PAN card. The deadline to link PAN and Aadhaar is usually extended by the government from time to time.
If an individual or entity fails to link their PAN and Aadhaar within the deadline specified by the government, they may have to pay a late fee. As per the Finance Act, 2021, if PAN is not linked with Aadhaar by the due date, the PAN card will be deemed to be inoperative. Once the PAN card becomes inoperative, the individual or entity will not be able to use the PAN for financial transactions or apply for a new PAN.
Additionally, as per the Finance Act, 2021, if an individual or entity fails to link their PAN and Aadhaar within the deadline specified by the government, they may have to pay a late fee of Rs. 1,000. However, the government may waive off the late fee for genuine cases where there is a reasonable cause for delay in linking PAN and Aadhaar.
Therefore, it is advisable to link your PAN and Aadhaar before the deadline to avoid any penalties or consequences.
Aadhaar-PAN linking last date
The last date for linking PAN (Permanent Account Number) with Aadhaar has been extended multiple times by the Indian government. As of now, the deadline to link PAN and Aadhaar is 30th June 2023.
However, it is important to note that the government may extend the deadline again in the future. Therefore, it is advisable to link your PAN and Aadhaar as soon as possible to avoid any penalties or consequences that may arise due to non-compliance with the government’s mandate.
