As the new year begins, many people in India are checking the status of their PAN cards. The government had announced that PAN cards must be linked with Aadhaar before December 31, 2025. If this linking was not done, the PAN card will become inactive or inoperative. There has been no announcement about extending the deadline, so people who missed it need to check their PAN status.
Checking your PAN status is simple and can be done online in just a few minutes. You need two things: your PAN number and the mobile number that is linked to your PAN. This process helps ensure your PAN card is active, which is important for many financial transactions and daily tasks.
To check if your PAN card is active, follow these steps:
Visit the official Income Tax e-filing website at incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in.
On the homepage, look for the “Verify PAN Status” option under Quick Links and click it.
You will go to a new page where you need to enter some details: your PAN number, full name, date of birth, and the mobile number linked to your PAN. Make sure to use the same mobile number.
After entering the details, click Continue.
You will receive an OTP (One-Time Password) on your mobile. Enter this OTP and click Validate.
Once validated, the screen will show the status of your PAN card. It will clearly mention if your PAN is active or inactive.
It is very important to check the status because an inactive PAN card can cause problems in many financial activities. If your PAN is inactive, you need to link it with your Aadhaar immediately to avoid issues.
Linking your PAN with Aadhaar is required by the Income Tax Department. If they are not linked, the PAN becomes inoperative, and you cannot use it for many essential transactions. Here are some things you cannot do if your PAN is inactive:
Open a bank account.
Apply for a debit or credit card.
Purchase mutual fund units.
Deposit cash exceeding Rs 50,000 in a single day at a bank or post office.
Buy a bank draft or pay order in cash over Rs 50,000 in a day.
Conduct any bank transaction above Rs 10,000.
These restrictions show how important it is to keep your PAN active. Many financial tasks, investments, and banking operations rely on having a valid PAN card. An inactive PAN can cause delays and difficulties in daily financial activities.
The process of linking PAN and Aadhaar is straightforward. If you have not linked your PAN yet, you should do it as soon as possible. You can link your PAN with Aadhaar online by visiting the Income Tax e-filing website and following the linking instructions. It usually takes just a few minutes, and your PAN becomes active once the process is complete.
It is also important to make sure your personal details like name and date of birth match in both PAN and Aadhaar. Any mismatch can cause the linking process to fail. Double-check these details before submitting the request online.
After linking, always check your PAN status again to confirm that it is active. This ensures there are no issues when you perform financial transactions like opening accounts, making investments, or depositing money in banks.
In conclusion, the PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline has passed, and PAN cards that are not linked are now inactive. Checking your PAN status is quick and easy online. Make sure your PAN and Aadhaar are linked to avoid restrictions on banking, investment, and financial transactions. Keeping your PAN active is essential for smooth financial operations and to prevent any legal or financial issues in the future.
By following the steps provided and ensuring your PAN is linked, you can continue to use it for all financial purposes without any problems.
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