IT-Dept launches e-facility to link PAN and Aadhaar

New Delhi, May 11 (KNN) The Income Tax Department has come up with a new e-facility to link one’s Aadhaar with Permanent Account Number (PAN).

Linking Aadhaar with PAN number has now been made mandatory for filing IT returns.

The department's e-filing website-- https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/-- has created a new link on its homepage.

The link requires a person to put his PAN number, Aadhaar number and the exact name as given in the Aadhaar card.

"After verification from the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India), the linking will be confirmed. In case of any minor mismatch in Aadhaar name provided, Aadhaar OTP (one time password) will be required," the department said in its advisory to taxpayers and individuals.

The OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number and email of the individual.

It urged them to ensure that the date of birth and gender in PAN and Aadhaar are exactly the same, to ensure linking without failure.

"There is no need to login or be registered on e-filing website (of the I-T department). This facility can be used by anyone to link their Aadhaar with PAN," it said.