PAN-Aadhaar Linking Deadline Today: Pay ₹1,000 Penalty if Not Done

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently issued a directive specifically for individuals who obtained their PAN using an Aadhaar enrolment ID instead of their final Aadhaar number. These individuals must complete the PAN-Aadhaar linkage by December 31, 2025. PANs not linked by this deadline will become inoperative from January 1, 2026, leading to potential issues with tax filings and other financial activities.

Deadlines and Updates

• Original deadline: June 30, 2023
• Extended deadline: May 31, 2024, with a late-linking penalty of ₹1,000
• Current directive (April 3, 2025): Individuals with PANs issued using Aadhaar enrolment ID must link using their final Aadhaar number by December 31, 2025.

If the linkage is completed by this new deadline, no penalty will apply.

How to Link PAN and Aadhaar?

The process is simple and online:

1. Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal.
2. Click “Link Aadhaar” under “Quick Links” (no login required).
3. Enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, and name as per Aadhaar; click Validate.
4. Enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-registered mobile number.
5. If linking after previous deadlines, pay a ₹1,000 penalty via e-Pay Tax under Minor Head “₹500 Fee for delay in linking PAN with Aadhaar.”
6. Submit the form. A confirmation message will appear, and portal updates usually take 3–5 working days.
7. Verify the link status on the portal to confirm successful linkage.

Ensure your Aadhaar details, including mobile number, are correct for OTP verification.

If Your PAN Is Already Inoperative

Do not worry if your PAN has already been marked inoperative:

1. Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal.
2. Pay the ₹1,000 penalty through e-Pay Tax (Minor Head 500).
3. Complete the PAN-Aadhaar linking process online.

Once completed, your PAN will be reactivated, restoring its validity for all financial and tax-related purposes.

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