PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline ends tomorrow, fine upto Rs 1,000 if you fail to do so

New Delhi: The last date for linking PAN card with Aadhaar card is tomorrow (31 March 2022) and failing to meet the deadline might result in two things --your PAN card being inoperative and attracting a late fee as well.

The previous deadline for linking PAN card with Aadhaar was 30th September 2021 . The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) however extended the deadline for linking of Permanent Account Number (PAN) card with Aadhaar card deadline by three months till 31 March 2022.

PAN card holders also must take note that if their PAN card is not linked with Aadhaar card by March 31, then it will become inoperative. And not only that, you will also be liable to pay a penalty of Rs 500 for first three months and after that Rs 1,000. The amount though will be specified by the government, will not exceed Rs 1,000.

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a ten-digit unique alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department. The laminated plastic card popularly known as PAN card is an important financial document.

Meanwhile, if you think that your PAN might be linked with your Aadhaar already, you can check this direct link to know the status.

Government has made access to several important documents available from the comfort of people's homes in the wake of COVID-19. If you have not yet linked your Aadhaar card with PAN, you can follow the process online.

1. In order to link PAN and Aadhaar cards, tax payers have to first register on the Income tax e-Filing portal

2. Log in to the e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department by entering the log-in ID, password and date of birth

3. After punching in the details, you will also have to feed in a code

4. On logging in to the site, a pop up window will appear, prompting you to link your PAN card with Aadhaar card

5. If not, you can go to Profile setting and opt the “Link Aadhaar” button

6. Punch in the details such as name, date of birth and gender. It will be already mentioned by you during registration on the e-Filing portal

7. Verify the details on screen with the ones mentioned on your Aadhaar card

8. If the details match, enter your Aadhaar card number and click on the “link now” button

9. You will get the message that your Aadhaar card has been successfully linked to your PAN card