Steps to Delink Aadhaar Card from PAN card
In 2017, the Government of India made it legally mandatory to quote either one's Aadhaar card number or Aadhaar enrolment number whilst filing an ITR and applying for a PAN card. Therefore, it became mandatory to link your Aadhaar card and PAN card.
However, if due to some valid reason, you need to delink your PAN and Aadhaar Card, then you can do so by following a specific process.
Here are the main reasons or conditions why it may be necessary to delink PAN from Aadhaar.
The issuance of the same PAN to more than one assessee
The issuance of more than one PAN card to one assessee
Incorrect linking of one person's PAN card with another person's Aadhaar card
An Aadhaar card linked with a PAN card that is fake or non-existent
Technical issues preventing the linking of Aadhaar card and PAN card on the Income Tax e-filing portal
If you wish to delink Aadhaar card from PAN card, then you must keep the following documents handy.
A copy of your PAN card
A copy of your Aadhaar card
A copy of the grievance letter
A document detailing your postal address
Your email address
Update history of your PAN card and Aadhaar card (if applicable)
If you are seeking ways to de-link your PAN from your Aadhaar card for any reason, you may do so by referring to the listed procedures above. Your Aadhaar card is a significant document as it is a government-issued identity proof.
Aadhaar card is also a commonly requested and accepted document for identification when applying for a home loan. Buying a home becomes easier if you secure a hassle-free home loan. Avail a home loan at a low-interest rate is an added benefit that reduces the financial strain. Bajaj Markets has partnered with multiple institutions to provide home loans at competitive interest rates.
Your PAN card is issued for a lifetime and cannot be cancelled. However, if you have multiple PAN cards issued in your name, then you can submit a request for online cancellation of the PAN card on the NSDL website.
You can check whether your Aadhaar card and PAN card are linked online. To do so, you must visit the Income Tax e-filing portal and click on Link Aadhaar. Then, you must enter your PAN card number and Aadhaar card number to check whether they are linked.
You can check all the details of your PAN card online by visiting the official website of the Income Tax Department, Government of India, and logging in using your PAN card and password.
If you do not link your Aadhaar card with your PAN card, then you shall have to pay a penalty of up to ₹1,000.