Unable to Link Aadhar with PAN? This is What You Can Do

According to the latest Supreme Court verdict, it is now mandatory for every taxpayer to link their link their Aadhar Card with their PAN . While the deadline for the same has been extended multiple times, it is expected that the current deadline of 31stMarch 2021 will not be extended anymore. If the PAN Card card is not linked to Aadhar Card by this deadline, it will become inoperative.To ensure that people do not face any hurdles when trying to link their Aadhar with PAN, the government has introduced many different ways to complete the procedure. You can link your Aadhar with PAN online or even through SMS. However, there are still many people who’ve not been able to successfully link their Aadhar and PAN even after following the correct steps.If you’re struggling with the same problem, here are two solutions that can help-

One of the most common reasons for people not being able to link their Aadhar with PAN is discrepancies in the details mentioned on Aadhar and PAN. For instance, if your name does not exactly match on both, you will not be able to link your cards. As this can be a common problem, the government has introduced a correction facility.For corrections in the PAN card, you can visit the NSDL website. If you want to make corrections in your Aadhar, you can visit the UIDAI website.Here are the steps you should follow-

• Visit the NSDL website and select “Update PAN”
• You’ll be redirected to a page where you’ll have to apply for correction
• A digital copy of the signed documents should be submitted to make the necessary changes
• Once the changes are completed successfully, you’ll receive an email confirmation from NSDL

• Visit the UIDAI website and select “Update Aadhar”
• Enter your Aadhar Number, followed by the security code
• An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number
• Only this OTP is adequate if you only want to make changes to your name
• If you want to change details, like gender, DOB, etc., you will have to upload supporting documents

• For PAN Card Changes
• For Aadhar Card Changes

Once the changes are made to the PAN or Aadhar card, you can then link the two.

If you’re unable to link Aadhar with PAN through SMS or online, you can also do it offline by visiting the nearest PAN center. You’ll be required to fill a form and attach copies of your PAN and Aadhar to link both the cards. You can visit the TIN-NSDL website to find a list of PAN centers in your city.But note that while online and SMS linking of Aadhar with PAN is completely free, there is a fee for offline linking.

As per the government's recent directive, the deadline for linking Aaadhar with PAN might not be extended beyond the 31stMarch 2021. Your PAN will become inoperative if you fail to link your cards before this deadline.Needless to say, once your PAN is inoperative, you’ll not be able to file your tax returns, conduct certain financial transactions, or receive subsidies from the government. If for some reason, you’re not able to link your Aadhar with PAN online or through SMS, you can try the solutions discussed in this post.Ready to make the most of your money? Start your tax planning journey now!

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