Aadhaar linked to wrong PAN card? How to delink and link to correct PAN (2024)

New Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 29, 2023 11:27 IST

The Income Tax Department has announced the extension of the deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar from March 31 to June 30, 2023. Individuals who have not yet linked their Aadhaar with PAN are advised to complete the process before the new deadline to avoid any issues with their PAN card.

However, many individuals have reported facing difficulties with the PAN-Aadhaar linking process. One of the most common issues being raised on Twitter is that their Aadhaar is already linked with the wrong PAN number, preventing them from completing the linking process.

So in order to process the linking of the correct PAN and Aadhaar it is advisable to delink the wrong PAN first and then again link the two identification cards.

First, let's take a look at who needs to link their PAN with Aadhaar.

Who needs to link PAN-Aadhaar

As per Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, every individual who has been allotted a permanent account number (PAN) and who is eligible to obtain an Aadhaar number needs to link their Aadhaar with PAN. This applies to individuals who were allotted a PAN on or before 1st July 2017. The linking of Aadhaar and PAN is mandatory before the prescribed date, which is June 30, 2023.

To link PAN-Aadhaar by June 30, you will also need to pay a fee of Rs 1000.

Now, what if the e-portal of Income Tax Department prompts that your Aadhaar is already linked with an APN? In India, linking Aadhaar with PAN is mandatory for taxpayers. However, there are situations when a person may need to delink Aadhaar with PAN. Here are some reasons why a person may need to delink their Aadhaar with PAN.

When to de-link PAN with Aadhaar

Duplicate PAN: One of the most common reasons for delinking Aadhaar with PAN is the issuance of the same PAN to more than one assessee. This can happen due to errors in the PAN allotment process or fraudulent activities. In such cases, it is important to delink the Aadhaar from the duplicate PAN to avoid any penalties for holding multiple PANs.

Multiple PANs: Another reason for delinking Aadhaar with PAN is the issuance of more than one PAN card to one assessee. This can happen due to errors in the PAN allotment process or fraudulent activities. In such cases, it is important to delink the Aadhaar from the duplicate PAN to avoid any penalties for holding multiple PANs.

Incorrect linking: Sometimes, there may be errors in the linking process, and one person's PAN card may be linked with another person's Aadhaar card. In such cases, it is important to delink the Aadhaar from the PAN to avoid any discrepancies in the tax filing.

Fake PAN: In some cases, a person may have obtained a fake or non-existent PAN card and linked it with their Aadhaar. In such cases, it is important to delink the Aadhaar from the PAN to avoid any legal complications.

Technical issues: There may be technical issues preventing the linking of Aadhaar and PAN on the Income Tax e-filing portal. In such cases, it is important to delink the Aadhaar from the PAN and wait for the technical issues to be resolved.

Documents required for PAN-Aadhaar delink process

- Copy of your PAN card

- Copy of your Aadhaar card

- Copy of the grievance letter

- Document detailing your postal address

- Your email address

How to delink PAN-Aadhaar

Here are step-by-step processes for de-linking PAN with Aadhaar in certain scenarios.

Same PAN number issued to different individuals:

Step 1: Get the PAN card processing details from the PAN service provider.

Step 2: Request identification of the initial and subsequent allottees of the PAN card.

Step 4: Submit necessary documents to the Income Tax Department.

Step 5: After processing, subsequent allottees get a new PAN card.

Assessee has two PAN cards and Aadhaar is linked to a deactivated PAN card:

Step 1: Use CBN query on the Income Tax Department's mobile app to check PAN card status.

Step 2: If both PAN cards are active, see if they are already under de-duplication. If yes, contact Income Tax Assessing Officer.

Step 4: Submit necessary documents to the Income Tax Department.

One assessee's PAN card is linked to another person's Aadhaar card:

Step 1: Get PAN card processing details from the PAN service provider.

Step 2: Collect Audit Log from ITBA ( Income Tax Business Application) through RCC (Regional Computer Center).

Step 3: Identify reason for wrong linking, and decide if delinking is necessary.

Step 4: Submit necessary documents to the Income Tax Department.

How to submit your PAN-Aadhaar delink request to your JAO (Jurisdictional Assessing Officer)

According to the e-filling portal, if your Aadhaar is linked to wrong PAN- " Submit a request to your JAO (Jurisdictional Assessing Officer) for delinking Aadhaar from PAN. After delinking submit Link Aadhaar request post fee payment of applicable amount, if not already done."

To find who is your JAO- visit

eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/pre-login/knowYourAO (Pre login)

or

Login to e-Filing portal>> Go to My Profile >> Click on Jurisdictional details (Post login)

You can also connect with your JAO official through the email ID availble in e-portal.