The link between PAN card and Aadhaar card has closed. It is very important to check if your PAN card is linked with your Aadhaar card, otherwise, after December 31, your PAN card may stop working. You will not have access to any financial transactions, including banking and filing income taxes.

In order to avoid these problems, you can determine if your PAN card is inactive.

Your PAN Card is inactive if it was not linked to your Aadhaar Card. If your PAN is inactive due to this reason, then you will not be able to make any financial transactions. You will also be unable to open any new accounts.

You will not be able to file your income tax return either. Through these rules, the government aims to completely stop tax evasion and remove fake PAN cards from the system. This will be a shock to many people.

How to check the status of your PAN card?

If your PAN card is not active, then don’t worry. You can easily check its status by visiting the official website of the Income Tax Department, incometax.gov.in.

Verification Procedure:

  1. First, visit the official website of the Income Tax Department, incometax.gov.in.
  2. Then, go to the Quick Links section and select the “Verify PAN Status” option.
  3. Next, fill in the required information and click on “Continue”.
  4. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar.
  5. Enter the OTP and click on “Validate”.
  6. If your PAN card is active, a message will appear on the screen: “PAN is Active, and Details are as Per PAN.”
  7. Linking your PAN card with Aadhaar is no longer just a formality, but an essential requirement.