Aadhaar-PAN Card Linking Deadline On December 31: How To Avoid ₹1,000 Penalty
Indian taxpayers face a new deadline to link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar. The government has set December 31, 2025, as the final date for compliance. Those who miss it risk penalties and service disruptions from January 1, 2026.
The latest directive mainly targets individuals whose PAN was issued using an Aadhaar Enrolment ID before October 2024. Earlier rules had required all PAN holders allotted on or before July 1, 2017, to complete the linkage sooner. This time, the focus is on specific cases still pending.
Linking PAN with Aadhaar is essential for smooth tax filing, refund processing, and other financial activities. Without it, taxpayers may struggle with banking transactions, submitting income tax returns, or accessing government benefits. The penalty for non-compliance by the deadline is set at Rs. 1,000. The rule primarily affects domestic PAN holders under Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act. Some exemptions may apply, such as for senior citizens over 75 with only pension and interest income, who could have an extended timeline.
From January 1, 2026, unlinked PANs will become inoperative. Taxpayers must act before December 31, 2025, to avoid financial and administrative complications. The penalty and service restrictions will apply automatically to those who fail to comply.
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