CBDT’s new order on PAN-Aadhaar linking, complete these important tasks now

PAN-Aadhaar Card linking: The central government has released a new notice about linking PAN with Aadhaar. This update specifically targets PAN holders who received their PAN using an Aadhaar Enrollment ID rather than an Aadhaar number. This situation likely applies to individuals who hadn’t received their Aadhaar numbers at that time, meaning their PAN isn’t currently linked to an Aadhaar number. These individuals now need to provide their Aadhaar number to the Income Tax Department to facilitate the linking process. They have until December 31, 2025, to get this done. Failing to submit their Aadhaar number by this deadline could lead to complications later on, especially for those who need to file income tax returns. It’s advisable for them to complete this linking before July 31 to avoid any issues with their tax filings.

What does the notification say?

According to the notification, all PAN holders who obtained their PAN using an Aadhaar enrollment ID on or before October 1, 2024, must submit their Aadhaar number to the Income Tax Department by December 31, 2025. This requirement ensures that the Income Tax Department has accurate and updated records for each PAN holder. The notification has been issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) under the Ministry of Finance.

How can PAN holders provide their Aadhaar number to the Income Tax Department?

The CBDT’s new notification doesn’t specify the exact steps for PAN holders to submit their Aadhaar number to the Income Tax Department. However, it’s likely that they will need to follow the same procedure used for linking PAN and Aadhaar. This means they should visit the e-filing portal to update their PAN and Aadhaar information. Based on the information available so far, it seems they won’t incur any penalties for this process.

What happens if you don’t link your PAN with Aadhaar by the deadline?

As per the notification, PAN holders need to submit their Aadhaar number to the Income Tax Department by December 31, 2025. However, the consequences of failing to do this by the deadline are not explicitly stated. It’s likely that if you miss this deadline, your PAN card could become inactive starting January 1, 2026. If that occurs, you won’t be able to use your PAN for financial transactions or any income tax-related activities.