CBDT extends deadline for linking Aadhaar with PAN
CBDT extended deadline for linking the Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar to June 30.
![Under the provisions of recently introduced section 139AA of the Income-Tax Act, 1961, with effect from July 1, 2017, all taxpayers having Aadhaar Number or Enrolment Number are required to link the same with PAN. (Photo: Representational Image) Under the provisions of recently introduced section 139AA of the Income-Tax Act, 1961, with effect from July 1, 2017, all taxpayers having Aadhaar Number or Enrolment Number are required to link the same with PAN. (Photo: Representational Image)](https://s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/images.asianage.com/images/aa-Cover-14bk6mtahjc7dc1hltnpjpo9t7-20171208131005.Medi.jpeg)
Aadhaar and PAN are not furnished by the date notified by the government will cease to be operational.
New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Tuesday extended the deadline for linking the Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar to June 30.
The previous deadline for linking the PAN, and the unique 12-digit identification number was March 31.
A statement from CBDT said after "consideration of the matter", it has decided to extend the deadline.
Earlier in March, the Supreme Court indefinitely extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar with bank accounts and mobile phones.
March 31 was also the previous deadline for linking of Aadhaar with bank accounts and mobile phones to avail their services.
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