PAN Card Holders Alert: CBDT Sets December 31, 2025 Deadline for Aadhaar Update – Check Who’s Affected

PAN-Aadhaar linking mandatory for those who obtained PAN using Aadhaar Enrolment ID before October 1, 2024. Non-compliance may render PAN inoperative.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a crucial notification for certain PAN card holders, mandating them to update their Aadhaar number with the Income Tax Department by December 31, 2025. The directive primarily applies to individuals who were allotted a Permanent Account Number (PAN) using the Aadhaar Enrolment ID on or before October 1, 2024.

As per the government notification dated April 3, 2025, all PAN holders falling under this category must link their original Aadhaar number with PAN to ensure their PAN remains operative. Failure to comply with this rule could lead to the PAN card becoming inoperative after the deadline.

“Every person who has been allotted a PAN on the basis of the Enrolment ID of the Aadhaar application form filed prior to October 1, 2024, shall intimate their Aadhaar number to the Income Tax Department by December 31, 2025, or any further date specified by the CBDT,” the notification states.

Who Needs to Link PAN-Aadhaar?

This latest PAN-Aadhaar update impacts:

• Individuals who received PAN using the Aadhaar Enrolment ID.
• PANs issued on or before October 1, 2024.

How to Update Aadhaar with PAN

According to Naveen Wadhwa, Vice President, Advisory and Research at Taxmann.com, affected PAN holders will likely be able to update their Aadhaar using the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal, similar to the current PAN-Aadhaar linking procedure.

“It is expected that no penalties will be levied for PAN-Aadhaar linking under this specific case. However, further clarity from the Income Tax Department is awaited,” he added.

Why This Matters

The PAN-Aadhaar link is essential for smooth financial transactions, income tax filing, and avoiding penalties. The Income Tax Department has consistently emphasized the importance of linking both identification numbers to prevent tax evasion and maintain accurate records.

Key Deadline to Remember:

December 31, 2025 – Last date to inform the Aadhaar number for PANs obtained via Aadhaar Enrolment ID.

For more information and to complete the linking process, visit https://www.incometax.gov.in