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What is PAN-Aadhar linking?
PAN–Aadhaar linking is the mandatory process of associating a Permanent Account Number (PAN) with an Aadhaar number, as required under Section 262(6) of the Income Tax Act, 2025. Every individual who has been allotted a PAN and is eligible to obtain an Aadhaar number is required to complete this linkage.
For new PAN applicants, Aadhaar–PAN linking is completed automatically at the time of application.
Current status of the PAN–Aadhaar link deadline
The deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar was 31 December 2025 for individuals whose PAN was issued using an Aadhaar Enrolment ID before 1 October 2024. For all other individuals, the deadline was 31 May 2024. These dates were specified by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) via notification in the Official Gazette.
What happens if PAN is inoperative?
A PAN marked inoperative due to non-linking with Aadhaar results in the following under Rule 162(3) of the Income Tax Rules, 2026:
Tax refunds are not processed
No interest accrues on pending refunds during the inoperative period
TDS and TCS are deducted at higher rates under Section 397(2) of the Income Tax Act, 2025
In addition, the Income Tax e-filing portal does not accept ITR submissions from holders of an inoperative PAN. PAN-based financial transactions — including opening bank accounts, investing in mutual funds, and high-value purchases — may also be blocked or rejected by institutions requiring a valid PAN.
Who is exempt from PAN–Aadhaar linking?
The following categories are exempt from the linking requirement:
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
Individuals who are not citizens of India
Citizens aged 80 years or above
Residents of Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, and Meghalaya
How to re-activate an inoperative PAN?
If linking is still pending, it can be completed by:
Paying the ₹1,000 fee on the Income Tax e-filing portal via e-Pay Tax
Submitting the PAN–Aadhaar link request on the portal after payment is processed
PAN is reactivated within 30 days of successful linking
