The Government of India has mandated the linking of PAN with Aadhaar under the Income Tax Act, 1961. This legal requirement helps in creating a unified base for the financial and social welfare schemes, facilitating better governance. Failure to link the PAN with Aadhaar by the stipulated deadline can result in the PAN becoming inoperative, which could complicate financial transactions and tax submissions.
Method 1: Linking via the Income Tax e-Filing Portal
- Visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal:
- Go to the Income Tax e-Filing website.
- Login/Register:
- Log in to your account. If you do not have an account, you will need to register using your PAN.
- Link Aadhaar:
- After logging in, navigate to the ‘Profile Settings’ section and click on ‘Link Aadhaar’.
- Enter Details:
- Your PAN details will already be populated. Verify the details and enter your Aadhaar number and name as per Aadhaar.
- If only your birth year is mentioned in your Aadhaar card, select the checkbox indicating the same.
- Captcha Code:
- Enter the Captcha code for verification.
- If you have a visual impairment, you can use the OTP option instead, which will send an OTP to your registered mobile number.
- Submit:
- Click on ‘Link Aadhaar’. A pop-up message will confirm that your Aadhaar has been successfully linked with your PAN.
Method 2: Linking via SMS
- Compose SMS:
- Open your SMS app and type the following message: UIDPAN <12-digit Aadhaar> <10-digit PAN>.
- Send SMS:
- Send this message to either 567678 or 56161.
- Confirmation:
- You will receive a confirmation message once your PAN is successfully linked to your Aadhaar.
Method 3: Linking via the Aadhaar Seva Kendra
- Visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra:
- Go to the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or PAN Service Center.
- Fill Form:
- Fill out the required form to link your PAN with Aadhaar.
- Provide Documents:
- Provide a copy of your PAN card and Aadhaar card.
- Submit:
- Submit the form along with the documents. The staff will process your request, and your PAN will be linked with Aadhaar.
Method 4: Linking via the NSDL Portal
- Visit NSDL Portal:
- Go to the NSDL PAN portal.
- Link Aadhaar:
- Look for the option to link Aadhaar and follow the instructions provided.
- Enter Details:
- Enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, and name as per Aadhaar.
- Submit:
- Click on ‘Submit’ to link your PAN with Aadhaar.
