Aadhaar-PAN Linking Deadline: Will Your PAN Be Deactivated if Not Linked by December 31, 2024?
Alert for PAN, Aadhaar card users. If you have not yet linked your PAN and Aadhaar cards, do so now. Otherwise your PAN card will become inactive. But let's know the details of what to do for this.
Aadhaar-PAN Linking Deadline: Will Your PAN Be Deactivated if Not Linked by December 31, 2024?
Attention PAN and Aadhaar cardholders! If you haven’t yet linked your PAN card with your Aadhaar, act now to avoid having your PAN card deactivated. Here’s a guide on how to complete this important task.
Why Link PAN with Aadhaar?
The government has mandated linking PAN with Aadhaar to prevent financial fraud and ensure secure financial transactions. If the linkage is not done by December 31, your PAN card may become inactive, which could disrupt various financial activities. This move is a part of the government’s efforts to protect consumer data and combat fraud.
Steps to Link Aadhaar with PAN
- Visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal
- Go to the official Income Tax Department’s e-filing website.
- Select the 'Quick Link' Option
- On the homepage, click on “Quick Link.”
- Choose 'Link Aadhaar Status'
- Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers, then click “View Aadhaar Status Link.”
- Check the Link Status
- If your PAN is already linked, you’ll see a message confirming the status. If not, choose “Link Aadhaar” and provide the required details.
- Link PAN-Aadhaar via SMS
To link via SMS, type:
- Type 'UIDPAN (space) Aadhaar number (space) PAN number' on your mobile phone
- Send this message to 567678 or 56161
- In a few seconds you will get a confirmation message that your Aadhaar has been successfully linked to your PAN
Consequences of Not Linking
Failure to link PAN with Aadhaar may result in your PAN becoming inactive, affecting financial transactions such as opening bank accounts, making investments, and filing income taxes. Linking is crucial to ensure financial security and reduce fraud.
