For new PAN card applicants, Aadhaar PAN linking is an automatic process during application. Existing PAN holders, assigned before 01-07-2017, must link PAN with Aadhaar by 30th June 2023, or their PAN becomes inoperative. Exemptions apply for certain categories.
Prerequisites for Linking
i) Valid PAN
ii) Aadhaar number
iii) Valid mobile number
How to Pay Aadhaar PAN Link Fee on e-Filing Portal
i) Visit e-Filing Portal and click on “Link Aadhaar” in Quick Links or login and select “Link Aadhaar” in the Profile section.
ii) Enter PAN and Aadhaar number.
iii) Click “Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax.”
iv) Complete OTP verification and proceed on the Income Tax tile/option.
v) Select Assessment Year, choose Type of Payment as Other Receipts (500), and click Continue.
vi) Challan is generated; choose the mode of payment and make payment on the Bank website.
vii) Post payment, link Aadhaar with PAN on e-Filing Portal.
How to Submit Aadhaar PAN Link Request
A. Post Login:
i) Go to e-Filing Portal > Login > Dashboard > Link Aadhaar.
ii) Enter Aadhaar number and click Validate.
B. Pre-login:
i) Visit e-Filing Portal home page and click “Link Aadhaar” under Quick Links.
ii) Enter PAN, Aadhaar, and mandatory details.
iii) Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number.
iv) Request submitted successfully; check Aadhaar-PAN link status.
Linking Status Check
A. Pre-Login:
i) On e-Filing Portal homepage, click “Link Aadhaar Status” under Quick Links.
ii) Enter PAN and Aadhaar Number.
iii) View Link Aadhaar Status after successful validation.
B. Post-Login
i) On the Dashboard, click “Link Aadhaar Status” or go to My Profile > Link Aadhaar Status.
ii) If Aadhaar is linked, the number will be displayed; if not, follow the status.
Note:
i) If validation fails, click “Link Aadhaar” on the Status page and repeat the process.
ii) Pending validation with UIDAI requires checking status later.
iii) Contact Jurisdictional AO for Aadhaar-PAN delinking issues.
Conclusion
Linking PAN and Aadhaar is a simple process that can be completed online by paying a nominal fee. Ensure to link them to avoid punitive actions like higher TDS deduction or delayed refunds. Follow the pre-login process if you are not registered on the e-filing portal.