The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of Finance, has issued a notification requiring individuals allotted a Permanent Account Number (PAN) based on their Aadhaar Enrolment ID before October 1, 2024, to update their Aadhaar details with tax department by December 31, 2025.
The notificationwas released under sub-section (2A) of Section 139AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961. It mandates that affected individuals must submit their Aadhaar number to the Principal Director General of Income-tax (Systems), Director General of Income-tax (Systems), or authorized officers by the stipulated deadline.
This move is aimed at strengthening the integrity of the tax system by ensuring the seamless integration of Aadhaar and PAN, reducing duplicate or fraudulent entries in tax records.
Failure to comply within the given timeframe may result in penal consequences as per the provisions of the Income-tax Act. The Central Board of Direct Taxes retains the authority to extend or modify the deadline if necessary.
Taxpayers who fall under this category are advised to verify their compliance status and update their records accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.
Notification Details
Notification No. 26/2025
Date: 03/04/2025
