PAN-Aadhaar Link: Failure to link PAN-Aadhaar will result in a fine of ₹1000 or the PAN card will be blocked. This will take just 5 minutes.
PAN–Aadhaar Linking Is Mandatory
If you own a PAN card and have not yet linked it with your Aadhaar, this update is extremely important. The government has issued multiple reminders that the deadline for PAN–Aadhaar linking is approaching fast. Failure to complete this process within the specified time may result in a penalty of ₹1,000, and your PAN card may be rendered inactive.
An inactive PAN can cause serious inconvenience. The PAN card is essential for filing income tax returns, opening bank accounts, making investments, trading in mutual funds or the stock market, and accessing various government services. If your PAN becomes inactive, many of these critical financial and official activities could come to a halt.
To avoid these issues, the Income Tax Department has made it compulsory for all PAN holders to link their PAN with Aadhaar.
Link your PAN and Aadhaar in minutes from your mobile or laptop at home.
The good news is that linking your PAN and Aadhaar isn’t difficult. You can do it online from your mobile or laptop in just a few minutes. In this article, we’ll explain why PAN and Aadhaar linking is necessary, the penalty, the consequences of not linking, and a simple step-by-step process you can use to complete this task today.
What is the penalty for not linking your PAN and Aadhaar?
If your PAN is not linked to Aadhaar by the deadline, you could face a penalty of up to ₹1,000. This penalty must be paid through online payment, and only then will the PAN-Aadhaar linking be complete. If the linking is not completed even after paying the penalty, the PAN may be declared inactive.
Easy online method to link PAN and Aadhaar
Step 1: Visit the Income Tax Department’s official website. Step 2: Click on the ‘Link Aadhaar’ option. Step 3: Enter your PAN number and Aadhaar number. Step 4: If the name and date of birth match, an OTP will be generated. Step 5: Enter the OTP to confirm the linking. Step 6: If a penalty appears, make the online payment. Step 7: After payment, your PAN and Aadhaar will be linked. The entire process takes only 2–5 minutes.
You can also link via SMS or login.
You can also link your PAN and Aadhaar by logging in to the Income Tax portal. In some cases, SMS is also available, where linking can be done by sending a message in a prescribed format.
How to check PAN-Aadhaar link status?
If you want to check whether your PAN is already linked, go to the Income Tax website, click on ‘Link Aadhaar Status’, enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers, and the status will be displayed on the screen.
