Aadhaar-PAN linking: Govt extends deadline; here's how to link both, check status
Following the Supreme Court's 2018 judgement on the constitutional validity of Aadhaar, it is obligatory to link the 12-digit identification number with PAN card in order to file the income tax returns (ITR)
- Jul 7, 2020,
- Updated Jul 7, 2020 10:44 AM IST
The central government has extended the last date for linking Aadhaar and the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card to March 31, 2021. The decision was taken in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
"Understanding and keeping in mind the times that we are in, we have extended deadlines. PAN-AADHAAR linking can be done till 31st March, 2021. We do hope this helps you plan things better," the income tax department wrote on Twitter on Monday.
Earlier, in a major relief to taxpayers, the Income Tax Department had extended the last date of payment of self-assessment tax, in case of tax liability by up to Rs 1 lakh until November 30, 2020.
Following the Supreme Court's 2018 judgement on the constitutional validity of Aadhaar, it is obligatory to link the 12-digit identification number with PAN card in order to file the income tax returns (ITR).
Even if a citizen is applying for a new PAN card, he/she needs to quote his/her Aadhaar number compulsorily. However, in the case of new applicants of PAN card, the interlinking is done automatically at the application stage.
Meanwhile, for existing PAN cardholders, it is obligatory to link it with Aadhaar by the stipulated date.
1. Go to www.incometaxindiafiling.gov.in/aadhaarstatus
2. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number
3. Click on 'View Link Aadhaar Status'. The status will be displayed.
4. You can also confirm the status of your PAN and Aadhaar linking by sending SMS to 567678 or 56161 in the format as mentioned below.
5. UIDPAN
The central government has extended the last date for linking Aadhaar and the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card to March 31, 2021. The decision was taken in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
"Understanding and keeping in mind the times that we are in, we have extended deadlines. PAN-AADHAAR linking can be done till 31st March, 2021. We do hope this helps you plan things better," the income tax department wrote on Twitter on Monday.
Earlier, in a major relief to taxpayers, the Income Tax Department had extended the last date of payment of self-assessment tax, in case of tax liability by up to Rs 1 lakh until November 30, 2020.
Following the Supreme Court's 2018 judgement on the constitutional validity of Aadhaar, it is obligatory to link the 12-digit identification number with PAN card in order to file the income tax returns (ITR).
Even if a citizen is applying for a new PAN card, he/she needs to quote his/her Aadhaar number compulsorily. However, in the case of new applicants of PAN card, the interlinking is done automatically at the application stage.
Meanwhile, for existing PAN cardholders, it is obligatory to link it with Aadhaar by the stipulated date.
1. Go to www.incometaxindiafiling.gov.in/aadhaarstatus
2. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number
3. Click on 'View Link Aadhaar Status'. The status will be displayed.
4. You can also confirm the status of your PAN and Aadhaar linking by sending SMS to 567678 or 56161 in the format as mentioned below.
5. UIDPAN