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Headline: Final Call: Link Aadhaar & PAN by Dec 31st or Face Penalties & Inoperative Cards

[City, Date] – Indian taxpayers are being urged to link their Aadhaar and Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards before the fast-approaching deadline of December 31st, 2025, or risk having their PAN cards rendered inoperative and facing a late fee of ₹1,000.

The Income Tax Department has issued a reminder that failing to link these essential documents by the due date will prevent individuals from using their PAN card for critical financial transactions. This could severely impact banking activities, investment opportunities, and other financial dealings.

“It is crucial for all taxpayers to ensure their Aadhaar and PAN are linked,” stated a spokesperson for the Income Tax Department. “After December 31st, unlinked PAN cards will become inoperative, and a fee will be levied for reinstatement.”

The process to check the linking status is straightforward. Taxpayers can visit the Income Tax Department’s website and click on the ‘link Aadhaar status’ option, then enter their PAN and Aadhaar details to verify.

For those finding discrepancies in their Aadhaar or PAN details, the department advises visiting the respective portals of UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) and UTIITSL (UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited) to make the necessary corrections. If an Aadhaar is mistakenly linked to another PAN, individuals must contact their Jurisdictional Assessing Officer to request delinking.

In related news, the Income Tax Department recently addressed concerns regarding SMS messages about tax returns, clarifying their legitimacy.

The government has already implemented a measure for new PAN card applicants, making Aadhaar-based verification mandatory during the application process, streamlining the process and eliminating the need for separate linking later.

Taxpayers are strongly encouraged to take immediate action to avoid potential disruptions to their financial activities and the associated penalties.

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