How to link Aadhaar with PAN

How to link Aadhaar with PAN

In 2017, it was announced that existing PAN and Aadhaar had to be mandatorily linked irrespective of whether one files income tax returns (ITR) or not. The government, in the Budget 2017, introduced a law which made it a must for everyone with a PAN to link it with their Aadhaar. If anyone is applying new PAN today, he/she is required to provide his/her Aadhaar details in the form itself. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline to link PAN and Aadhaar to June 30, 2018, from the earlier deadline of March 31, 2018.            

Although you now have more time to link your PAN and Aadhaar, it is better you do it as soon as possible to avoid a situation where your PAN becomes invalid. However, if you have filed your ITR without linking PAN and Aadhaar, you must link the same before June 30, 2108 so that your ITR is not rejected by the tax department for processing.  

First of all let’s understand concept of PAN and AADHAAR Card.

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a code that acts as an identification for individuals, families and corporates (Indian and Foreign as well), especially those who pay Income Tax.

It is a unique, 10-character alpha-numeric identifier, issued to all judicial entities identifiable under the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. The Income Tax PAN code and its linked card are issued under Section 139A of the Income Tax Act. It is issued by the Indian Income Tax Department under the supervision of the Central Board for Direct Taxes (CBDT) and it also serves as an important proof of identification. It is also issued to foreign nationals (such as investors) subject to a valid visa , and hence that PAN is not acceptable as a proof of Indian citizenship. (source : wikipedia)

Aadhaar Card is Issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (or UIDAI), the card is a 12 digit number that serves as proof of identity as well as proof of address. Aadhar card is a personal identification card that contains the individual’s biometric and demographic information

There are 2 ways by which you can link your Aadhaar card with PAN Card

Method 1 : Visiting Income Tax e-Filing website to link your Aadhaar and PAN.

Step 1.  visit link  https://www1.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/eFilingGS/Services/LinkAadhaarHome.html?lang=eng

Step 2. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number in the form.           

Step 3. Enter your name as mentioned in your Aadhaar card.
Step 4. Tick the square, if only the birth year is mentioned on your Aadhaar card.      
Step 5. Now enter the captcha code mentioned in the image for verification   
Step 6. Click on the “Link Aadhaar” button.       
Step 7. A pop-up message will appear that your Aadhaar will be successfully linked with your PAN.
Step 7. A pop-up message will appear that your Aadhaar will be successfully linked with your PAN.

Visually challenged users can request for an OTP that will be sent to the registered mobile number instead of the captcha code.

Method 2 : Sending SMS

In order to link your Aadhar to PAN, one has to follow process as mentioned below

UIDPAN <Aadhaar Number> <PAN Number>

Send the message to either 567678 or 56161 from your registered mobile number

If your Aadhaar number is 123456789123 and your PAN is ABCDE1234F, you have to type UIDPAN 123456789123 ABCDE1234F and send the message to either 567678 or 56161

Linking error due to mismatch in Aadhaar / PAN details

Aadhar and PAN linkage will happen (after following method 1 or 2) only if  details in both the documents match. In case of errors such as spelling error etc, your PAN will not be linked with Aadhaar. Now the changes can be made as mentioned below:

In case of discrepant PAN card, follow these steps to make corrections:

Step 1: Visit https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html page on NSDL site.

Step 2: Select the ‘Changes or Correction in existing PAN data/Reprint of PAN Card (No changes in Existing PAN Data)’ option from the drop down menu and fill other details

Step 3: Make payment and submit your form online by using Aadhaar e-KYC

Step 4: Your updated PAN will be sent to your address

Step 5: Once you receive your PAN card, you can link your PAN with Aadhaar

In case of discrepant Aadhar card,

Step 1: Visit any Aadhaar Enrolment Centre

Step 2: Carry a self-attested copy of your proof of Identity

Step 3: Fill the Aadhaar Enrolment Form

Step 4: Submit the form along with the documents

Step 5: Once your update request is processed and the name is corrected, you can link your PAN with Aadhaar 

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