Pan-Aadhaar linking deadline extended, here is what will happen after June 30

The Income Tax Department extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar with PAN card last month. Taxpayers who have not yet linked their Aadhaar with PAN are advised to complete the process by June 30 to avoid the deactivation of their PAN card. The IT department has also clarified the consequences of a PAN card becoming inoperative.

"Sub-section (2) of section 139AA of the Act makes it mandatory for every person who
has been allotted a PAN as on 1 st July, 2017 to intimate his Aadhaar Number so that the Aadhaar and PAN can be linked. This is required to be done on or before a notified date, failing which the PAN shall become inoperative,"states the official circular by IT department.

What will happened if PAN card become inoperative

According to IT rules, if an individual fails to link their Aadhaar number as per section 139AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961, their PAN will become inoperative.

This means the taxpayers will not be able to use or mention their PAN for filing returns, processing pending returns, issuing refunds, completing pending proceedings, or deducting taxes at a normal rate. Furthermore, the taxpayer may encounter difficulties with banks and other financial portals since PAN serves as an essential KYC criterion for financial transactions.

How to check if Aadhaar is linked with PAN card online

• Visit the Income Tax e-filing website at incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/.
• Look for the "Quick Links" section on the left-hand side of the page.
• Click on "Link Aadhaar Status" in the "Quick Links" section.
• You will be prompted to enter your 10-digit PAN number and 12-digit Aadhaar number.
• After entering the required information, click on "View Link Aadhaar Status."
• If your Aadhaar is already linked with your PAN card, you will see your Aadhaar number displayed on the screen.

How to check if Aadhaar is linked with PAN card through SMS

• Send an SMS to 567678 or 56161 in the following format: "UIDPAN ".
• If your Aadhaar is linked with your PAN card, you will receive a confirmation message.

How to link Aadhaar with PAN card

• Visit incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/.
• Click on "Link Aadhaar" under "Quick Links."
• Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers.
• Verify your PAN details with your Aadhaar details.
• If they match, enter your Aadhaar number and click "Link Now."
• A pop-up message will confirm the successful linking of your Aadhaar with PAN.
• Alternatively, you can also visit the UTIITSL or e-gov NSDL websites to link your PAN with Aadhaar.

Aadhaar-PAN link penalty fees

Initially, the deadline to link PAN (Permanent Account Number) with Aadhaar (unique identification number) was March 31, 2022, without any penalty fee. However, the government extended this deadline until March 31, 2023, but imposed a penalty fee of Rs. 1000 for non-compliance. Now, the deadline has been further revised to June 30, and individuals must link PAN with Aadhaar by this new deadline, also facing a penalty fee of Rs. 1000.

Who are exempted from Aadhaar-PAN linking

Notably, the following individuals are exempted from the requirement of linking their PAN with Aadhaar:

• Individuals who are 80 years of age or older.
• Non-residents as per the definition provided in the Income-tax Act.
• Non-Indian citizens.