PAN-Aadhaar Link: If you haven't linked your PAN with your Aadhaar card yet, then you need to link these two identification numbers before March 31, 2023. If any PAN card holder fails to do so, then his 10-digit unique alphanumeric PAN number will become inoperative.
It’s Mandatory
The Central Government has been asking to link PAN with Aadhaar for a longtime, with many deadlines passed in the last 4 years, 31 March is the last deadline for all who haven't done it yet. As per income tax department, It is mandatory for all citizens to link their PAN with Aadhaar Number. You should not delay further, link it as soon as possible. Read More :-UIDAI LAUNCHES ‘AADHAR MITRA’, HOW DOES IT HELP CITIZENS?, DETAILS INSIDE
A late fee is applicable
As per the information, PAN cardholders will have to pay Rs 1000 as a penalty or a late fee. There are many ways available to link PAN with Aadhaar, linking through SMS is considered the easiest one. Let’s take a look at methods to link PAN and Aadhaar.
Steps To link PAN and Aadhaar with SMS
Type UIDPAN (Space) your 12-digit Aadhaar number (Space) 10-digit PAN Number in text box of your mobile phone
Send it to 567678 or 56161
Use your Aadhaar register mobile number
Once the message delivered, you will receive a confirmation message
Online Method to register Aadhaar and PAN
Go to eportal.incometax.gov.in or incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in.
First register yourself on the portal. Always remember your PAN or Aadhaar number should be set as user ID.
Then, Login using user ID, password and DOB
click on the ‘Quick Links’ option from the homepage
You have to click of Link Aadhaar option next
Now, you need to fill your PAN and Aadhaar number and add your name as per your Aadhaar card