How do I link PAN with Aadhaar?

1.Overview

Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act provides that every individual who has been allotted a Permanent Account Number (PAN) as on the 1st day of July, 2017, and who is eligible to obtain an Aadhaar number, shall intimate Aadhaar number in the prescribed form and manner. In other words, such persons have to mandatorily link their Aadhaar and PAN before the prescribed date (31.03.2022 without fee payment and 31.03.2023 with prescribed fee payment). For more details refer to CBDT Circular No.7/2022 dated 30.03.2022.

2. Prerequisites for availing this service:

  • Aadhaar PAN linkage is not done before 31/03/2022
  • Valid PAN
  • Aadhaar number
  • Valid mobile number

Step-by-Step Guide:

Step:1Payment of applicable fee either on e-Filing Portal using “e-Pay Tax” service or if bank account is not authorised for payment through e-Pay tax, then payment to be done through Protean (NSDL) Portal under major head (021) and minor head (500). 
Step:2Submit the Aadhaar PAN link request on e-Filling Portal, either immediately if payment is made through e-Pay Tax service or after 4-5 working days of making of payment if payment is done on Protean (NSDL).

 There are two main steps for Linking Aadhaar with PAN:

Step:1

Payment of applicable fee on e-filing Portal either using “e-pay Tax Service” or on Protean (NSDL) Portal under major head (021) and minor head (500).

Note: Use “e-Pay Tax service” for payment of fee if you have account in Banks which are Authorised for payment through “e-Pay Tax” otherwise use Protean (NSDL) Portal for payment of fee.

Banks authorized for e-Pay Tax:  Axis Bank, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, City Union Bank, Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, IndusInd Bank, Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Karur Vysya Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Punjab National Bank, UCO Bank Union Bank of India. (as on 13.01.2023)

3. How to make payment of Aadhaar Pan link fee on e-Filing or Protean (NSDL) Portal

If you have an account in the Bank which is authorised for e-Pay Tax, please follow below steps:

Step:1(a)  Visit e-Filing Portal Home page and click on Link Aadhaar in Quick Links section. Alternatively, login to e-filing portal and Click on Link Aadhar in Profile Section.

Steps for Aadhaar PAN linkage in Pre-login are detail below:

Step:1(b) Enter your PAN and Aadhaar Number

Step:1(c) Click on Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax.

Step:1(d)Enter your PAN, Confirm PAN and any Mobile number to receive OTP

Step:1(e) Post OTP verification, you will be redirected to e-Pay Tax page.

Step:1(f) Click on Proceed on the Income Tax Tile.

Step:1(g) Select AY (2023-24) and Type of Payment as Other Receipts (500) and Continue.

Step:1(h) Applicable amount will be pre-filled against Others and click Continue.

Now, challan will be generated. On the next screen you have to select the mode of payment after selecting the mode of payment you will be re-directed to the Bank website where you can make the payment.

Alternatively, if you have an account in the Bank which is not Authorised for payment through “e-Pay Tax”, you can make payment through Protean (NSDL) Portal as per below steps:

If you do not have Bank account in these Banks:  Axis Bank, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, City Union Bank, Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, IndusInd Bank, Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Karur Vysya Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Punjab National Bank, UCO Bank Union Bank of India. (as on 13.01.2023)

Step:1(a) Visit e-Filing Portal Home page and click on Link Aadhaar in Quick Links section.

Step:1(b) Enter your PAN and Aadhaar Number and click Continue.

Step:1(c) Click on Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax.

Step:1(d)Click on hyperlink given below on e-Pay tax page to redirect to Protean (NSDL) Portal

Step:1(e) You will be redirected to Protean (NSDL) Portal. Click Proceed under Challan No./ITNS 280

Step:1(f)Select Tax applicable as 0021 and Type of Payment as 500

Step:1(g)Provide Assessment Year as 2023-24 and other mandatory details and click on Proceed.

Post payment of fee you can link your Aadhaar with PAN on the e-Filing Portal.

Step 2: Submit the Aadhaar PAN link request on e-Filling Portal, either immediately if payment is made through e-Pay Tax service or after 4-5 working days of making of payment if payment is done on Protean (NSDL).

Aadhaar PAN link request can be made both in the Post login as well as Pre login mode.

The steps for each of the mode are detailed below one by one: 

Submit Aadhaar PAN link Request (Post login):

Step 2 (a): Go to e-filing Portal > login > On Dashboard, in Profile Section under the Link Aadhaar to PAN option, click Link Aadhaar.

Or alternatively, click on link Aadhaar in personal details section.

Step 2(b) Enter the Aadhaar and click on Validate.

Alternatively, you can submit Aadhaar PAN link Request (Pre-login):

Step 2 (a): Go to e-filing portal home page and click on Link Aadhaar under Quick links.

Step 2 (b): Enter the PAN and Aadhaar and click on Validate.

Step 2 (c): Enter the mandatory details as required and click on Link Aadhaar.

Step-2(d) Enter the 6-digit OTP received on mobile no. mentioned in the previous step and click on Validate.

Step:2(e) Request for link of Aadhaar has been submitted successfully, now you can check the Aadhaar-PAN link status

Scenario-1

If the payment details are not verified on the e-Filing Portal.

Step: (I) After validating PAN and Aadhaar, you will see a pop-up message that

” Payments details not found” click on Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax for the payment of fee as payment of fee is the pre-requisite to submit the Aadhaar PAN link request.

Note: If you have already paid the fee on Protean (NSDL) Portal than wait for 4-5 working days after that you can submit the request.

Note: Please ensure you link your correct Aadhaar with your PAN.

If Aadhaar and PAN are already linked or PAN linked to some other Aadhaar or vice versa, you will get following errors:

Scenario-2 PAN is already linked with the Aadhaar or with some other Aadhaar

You may need to contact your Jurisdictional Assessing Officer and submit a request for delinking your Aadhaar with incorrect PAN.

To know your AO’s contact details, visit https://eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/pre-login/knowYourAO(Prelogin)

or

https://eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/dashboard/myProfile/jurisdictionDetail (Post login)

After Validating PAN and Aadhaar:

If you have made payment of Challan on Protean (NSDL) Portal and payments details are verified at e-filing Portal.

Step-(i) After validating PAN and Aadhaar you will see a pop-up message that” Your payment details are verified”.  Please Click Continue on the pop-up message to submit Aadhaar PAN linking request.

Step-(ii) Enter the required details and click on Link Aadhaar button.

Step:(iii) Request for link of Aadhaar PAN has been submitted successfully, now you can check the Aadhaar PAN link status.

5. View Link Aadhaar Status (Pre-Login)

Step 1: On the e-Filing Portal homepage, under Quick Links click Link Aadhaar Status.

Step 2: Enter your PAN and Aadhaar Number, and click View Link Aadhaar Status.

On successful Validation, a message will be displayed regarding your Link Aadhaar Status.

If the Aadhaar-Pan link is in progress:

If the Aadhaar PAN linking is successful:

5.View Link Aadhaar Status (Post-Login)

Step 1a: On your Dashboard. Click Link Aadhaar Status.

Step 1b: Alternatively, you can go to My Profile > Link Aadhaar Status.

(If your Aadhaar is already linked, Aadhaar number will be displayed. If Aadhaar is not linked Link Aadhaar Status is displayed)

Note:

  • If the validation fails, click Link Aadhaar on the Status page, and you will need to repeat the steps to link your PAN and Aadhaar.
  • If your request to link PAN and Aadhaar is pending with UIDAI for validation, you will need to check the status later.
  • You may need to contact the Jurisdictional AO to delink Aadhaar and PAN if:
    • your Aadhaar is linked with some other PAN
    • your PAN is linked with some other Aadhaar

On successful validation, a message will be displayed regarding your Link Aadhaar status.

How to check pan and aadhaar link status?

You can check the status of your PAN (Permanent Account Number) and Aadhaar linkage by following these steps:

  1. Visit the Income Tax e-filing website at https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in.
  2. Click on the “Link Aadhaar” option under the “Quick Links” section on the left-hand side of the page.
  3. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers, as well as your name as it appears on your Aadhaar card.
  4. Click on the “View Link Aadhaar Status” button.
  5. The website will display the status of your PAN and Aadhaar linkage. If your PAN and Aadhaar are linked, it will show a message indicating the same.

Alternatively, you can also check the status of your PAN and Aadhaar linkage by sending an SMS to 567678 or 56161 from your registered mobile number. The format of the SMS should be: UIDPAN <SPACE> <12 digit Aadhaar number> <SPACE> <10 digit PAN number>. The SMS service is free of charge.

It’s important to ensure that your PAN and Aadhaar are linked, as it is now mandatory to link the two for various financial transactions and to file income tax returns.

The deadline to link your PAN (Permanent Account Number) with Aadhaar has been extended several times in the past. The last deadline was March 31, 2022, which has already passed.

However, the Government of India may extend the deadline again in the future, so it’s best to stay updated with the latest information on this topic. You can check the official websites of the Income Tax Department or the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) for any updates on the deadline for linking PAN and Aadhaar. It’s important to ensure that your PAN and Aadhaar are linked, as it is now mandatory to link the two for various financial transactions and to file income tax returns.

Linking your PAN (Permanent Account Number) with Aadhaar is important for several reasons:

  1. To file income tax returns: As per the Income Tax Act, it is mandatory to link your PAN and Aadhaar to file income tax returns. If your PAN and Aadhaar are not linked, you will not be able to file your income tax returns and may be subject to penalties.
  2. To carry out financial transactions: Many financial institutions require PAN and Aadhaar linkage to carry out various financial transactions such as opening a bank account, buying or selling securities, applying for a loan or credit card, and so on.
  3. To prevent tax evasion: Linking PAN and Aadhaar helps the government to track tax evasion and prevent individuals from having multiple PANs, which can be used to evade taxes.
  4. To receive government benefits: Many government schemes and benefits are linked to Aadhaar, and linking your PAN with Aadhaar can help ensure that you receive these benefits.
  5. To simplify the tax process: Linking PAN and Aadhaar can simplify the tax process by allowing the government to pre-fill your tax returns with your personal and financial details, which can save you time and reduce errors in your tax returns.

In summary, linking your PAN and Aadhaar is important to comply with income tax regulations, carry out financial transactions, prevent tax evasion, receive government benefits, and simplify the tax process.

How do I link PAN with Aadhaar?

In India, the process of linking your PAN (Permanent Account Number) card and Aadhaar card can be done in two ways:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Aadhaar ATM

There is no such thing as an “Aadhaar ATM.” Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number that is issued by the Indian government, and it is used for various purposes such as identity verification, accessing government services, and opening bank accounts.

However, some banks in India have implemented Aadhaar-enabled payment systems (AEPS), which allow customers to use their Aadhaar number and biometric authentication to perform banking transactions such as cash withdrawals, balance inquiries, and fund transfers. These transactions can be done at a bank branch or through a business correspondent (BC) using a micro-ATM, which is a handheld device that is used to perform banking transactions.

So, while there is no such thing as an “Aadhaar ATM,” the AEPS system allows customers to perform banking transactions using their Aadhaar number and biometric authentication, which can be done at a micro-ATM.

Aadhaar ATM service?

Aadhaar ATM service is not a standalone service or product. Aadhaar-enabled payment system (AEPS) is a banking service that enables customers to use their Aadhaar number and biometric authentication for banking transactions such as cash withdrawals, balance inquiries, and fund transfers.

AEPS can be used through a micro-ATM, which is a handheld device that is used to perform banking transactions. The micro-ATM is typically operated by a business correspondent (BC) or a bank representative, and it allows customers to access banking services in areas where traditional banking infrastructure is not available.

To use AEPS, customers need to link their Aadhaar number to their bank account, and they need to register their biometric data (fingerprint or iris) with the bank. Once registered, customers can use their Aadhaar number and biometric authentication to perform banking transactions at a micro-ATM.

So, the Aadhaar ATM service refers to the banking services provided through the AEPS system using a micro-ATM.

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