Starting January 1, 2026, any unlinked PAN will be deactivated, disrupting even basic financial activities such as salary credits or SIP investments.

Aadhaar-PAN Linking: Final Deadline 31st Dec 2025 to Avoid PAN Deactivation

According to a notification issued on April 3, 2025, the Central Government has made Aadhaar-PAN linkage mandatory for all individuals who were allotted a Permanent Account Number (PAN) through an Aadhaar Enrolment ID before October 1, 2024, to link their Aadhaar number with PAN before the final deadline. Once Aadhaar is issued, to link it with PAN becomes compulsory—even if the PAN was created using an enrollment ID.

Why the Government Made It Mandatory

This rule was introduced to eliminate fake or duplicate PANs and ensure better scrutiny of financial transactio

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