The Indian government has proposed to discontinue the use of Aadhaar Enrolment ID as a substitute for the Aadhaar number when applying for a PAN card or filing income tax returns. This change, effective from 1st October 2024, aims to prevent duplication and misuse of PAN. Individuals who have already obtained a PAN using their Enrolment ID will need to provide their Aadhaar number by a specified date.
Discontinuation of the provisions allowing quoting of Aadhaar Enrolment ID in place of Aadhaar number
The existing provisions of section 139AA of the Act mandate, inter-alia, that every person who is eligible to obtain Aadhaar number shall, on or after the 1st dayof July, 2017, quote Aadhaar number
(i) in the application form for allotment of Permanent Account Number (PAN);(ii) in the return of income.
2. Further, said section also provides that where the person does not possess the Aadhaar
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FAQ :
It is proposed to discontinue the facility of quoting Aadhaar Enrolment ID in place of the Aadhaar number for PAN applications and income tax returns.
This amendment will take effect from the 1st day of October, 2024.
The change is being made because Aadhaar coverage has increased significantly, and using Enrolment IDs could lead to duplication and misuse of PAN.
Every person who has been allotted a PAN based on an Aadhaar Enrolment ID shall intimate their Aadhaar number on or before a notified date.
No, from 1st October 2024, the Aadhaar Enrolment ID will no longer be accepted in place of the Aadhaar number for PAN applications or income tax returns.