PAN Aadhaar Linking: IT Dept Says These Reasons Can Lead To Failure Of Linkage

In a tweet on Saturday, the Income Tax department of India highlighted the potential for demographic discrepancies when linking PAN to Aadhaar.

The deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar is set for June 30, 2023.

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As the deadline for mandatory PAN (Permanent Account Number) and Aadhaar linkage approaches, many individuals have been facing concerns about encountering difficulties in the process. The Income Tax Department addressed this issue in a tweet on Saturday, acknowledging the possibility of demographic mismatches during the PAN-Aadhaar linking process. The deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar is set to end on June 30, 2023.

The tweet said, "While linking PAN with Aadhaar, demographic mismatch may occur due to the following reasons:

• Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender

To further facilitate smooth linking of PAN & Aadhaar, in case of any demographic mismatch, biometric-based authentication has been provided and can be availed at dedicated centers of PAN Service Providers (Protean & UTIITSL)." 

Kind Attention PAN holders!

While linking PAN with Aadhaar, demographic mismatch may occur due to mismatch in:
• Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender

To further facilitate smooth linking of PAN & Aadhaar, in case of any demographic mismatch, biometric-based authentication has… pic.twitter.com/UQuFnjda38

— Income Tax India (@IncomeTaxIndia) June 24, 2023

A demographics mismatch in the PAN-Aadhaar linking process occurs when there are discrepancies in the personal details provided on both cards. These discrepancies can include errors in spelling of names, variations in the date of birth, or changes in gender information.

If a demographics mismatch exists in your PAN-Aadhaar, you won't be able to link the two cards. To proceed with the linkage, it is necessary to rectify the mismatch either in your PAN card or Aadhaar card. You can correct your PAN card details by applying for a correction online or through offline channels. Similarly, to rectify the mismatch in your Aadhaar card, you can visit a nearby Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.

How To Link PAN with Aadhaar

To link your PAN with Aadhaar on the Income Tax e-filing portal, follow these steps:

• Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal.
• Click on the "Link Aadhaar" tab.
• Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number in the respective fields.
• Click on the "Validate" button.
• Provide your name, date of birth, and mobile number as per your Aadhaar card.
• Click on the "Link Aadhaar" button.
• You will receive an OTP (One-Time Password) on your registered mobile number.
• Enter the OTP in the designated field.Click on the "Validate" button.
• Your PAN will be successfully linked with your Aadhaar.