How to Link Aadhaar with PAN Card in English

Assigned to all tax payers in India, a Permanent Account Number or PAN Card is a unique 10-character code. This card links all transactions that attracttaxesunder a single source. This makes it extremely convenient for the government to keep track of these transactions.

In order to file Income Tax Returns in India, a PAN card is absolutely necessary. All individuals and entities that pay tax, including foreigners are expected to have a PAN card.

All residentsof India can apply for an Aadhaar card as well. The Aadhaar card is a 12-digit number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India that actsas proof of identity as well as address proof for an individual. Under an initiative to have a single identification document for every citizen in the country by the government, this card acts as a personal identification card that contains the individual’s biometric and demographic information.

Aadhar Link to PAN Card

According to a notification by the Income Tax Department, income tax returns could be e-filed without linking Aadhaar and PAN till 5 August, 2017. The deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar was initially extended from 31st August, 2017 to 31st December, 2017.

Subsequently, this deadline was extended to 31st March, 2018 followed by 30th June, 2018. The current deadline to link Aadhaar with PAN Card has been pushed to 31st March, 2019. It is important to note that while it is possible to file your income tax returns without linking, the tax department will not process the returns until PAN and Aadhaar are linked. As a tax payer, you can visit the official e-filing website of the department to link the two identities, in both the cases– identical names in the two databases or in case where there is a minor mismatch.

How to Link Aadhaar with PAN Card by Sending a SMS

You can link Aadhaar with pan by following these simple steps-

• Type a message in the following format- UIDPAN<12 aadhaar="" digit=""> <10 digit="" pan="">
• Then, send the message to either 567678 or 56161 from your registered mobile number
• For example, if your Aadhaar number is 987654321012 and your PAN is ABCDE1234F, you have to type UIDPAN 987654321012 ABCDE1234F and send the message to either 567678 or 56161

Unable to Link PAN with Aadhaar

It has now become compulsory to link PAN cards with your Aadhaar before the deadline ends. On failing to do so, there are chances that these cards might get deactivated by the Income Tax Department. The only criteria is that the name of the applicant should be the same on both PAN card and the Aadhaar card. If there is any spelling mismatch, you will not be able to link your PAN Card with the Aadhaar card. Hence, you will first have to get your name corrected and after correction, you will seamlessly be able to link your PAN with Aadhaar.

In case your name in the PAN card is wrongly spelt - Online Process

Following is the online process to link your PAN card with Aadhaar in case your name is wrongly spelt:

• Step 1: Log on to the e-filing website of NSDL (goo.gl/zvt8eV)
• Step 2: Select the ‘Changes or Correction in existing PAN data or Reprint of PAN Card (No changes in Existing PAN Data)’ option from the drop down menu
• Step 3: Select the individual category and enter your details
• Step 4: Make payment and submit your form online after Aadhaar e-KYC
• Step 5: The updated PAN will be sent to your address
• Step 6: Once you have received your PAN card, link it with your PAN with Aadhaar

In case your name in the PAN card is wrongly spelt - Offline Process

Following is the offline process to link your PAN card with Aadhaar, in case your name is wrongly spelt:

• Step 1: Visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre
• Step 2: Carry a self-attested copy of your identity proof with you
• Step 3: Fill the Aadhaar Enrolment Form
• Step 4: Submit the form along with the documents
• Step 5: You will get an acknowledgement slip that contains the update request number
• Step 6: This URN can be used to check the status of your update request
• Step 7: Once your update request is processed and the name is corrected, you can link your PAN with Aadhaar

Importance of Linking PAN Card with Aadhaar Card

Linking your PAN card with Aadhaar is very important for the following reasons:

• PAN cards that are not linked with Aadhaar will be deactivated postthe deadline.The government has made it mandatory to link all PAN with Aadhaar.
• Linking PAN with Aadhaar helps in tackling the problem of multiple PAN cards issued in the same name.
• Your income tax return form would not be processed if your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar.
• Once done, you will get a summarised detail of taxes levied for future reference.

Correction facility for Linking PAN with Aadhaar launched by the Income Tax Department

It is important to note that PAN and Aadhaar linking is successful only if all your details in both the documents match. In case there are errors such as spelling mistakes in your name, your PAN will not be linked with Aadhaar. You can make changes through UIDAI’s website or on the portal of NSDL PAN. If there are any notable errors, you can get it corrected by following these simple steps:

• The user will be able to correct his PAN details using the NSDL website.
• The NSDL link will redirect you to the page where you can apply for the correction of your name.
• Submit signed digital documents to get your PAN details updated.
• On correcting the details in your PAN and confirming the same by NSDL over a mail, you can link your PAN with Aadhaar.
• You can also do the same by the UIDAI method, which is relatively simpler. Here’s how you can do it through UIDAI’s website:
• Visit the UIDAI webpage and enter your Aadhaar details and security code.
• An OTP will be generated and sent to your registered mobile number.
• In case you have to change the spelling of your name, only OTP is required.
• If you need to modify other details such as gender and date of birth, you have to send the supporting documents for updating.
• Once approved, the user can link his PAN card with Aadhaar.