PAN-Aadhaar deadline hits Dec. 31: What to do now to avoid an “inoperative” PAN
India’s Income Tax Department has warned PAN holders to link their PAN and Aadhaar by Dec. 31 or risk their PAN becoming inoperative from Jan. 1, 2026. The rule applies to PANs issued using Aadhaar enrolment IDs filed before Oct. 1, 2024. A 1,000-rupee fee is required for late linking. PAN is necessary for tax filings and financial transactions.