how to check whether aadhaar is linked to pan

To check whether Aadhaar is linked to PAN, you can do the following:

1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal or directly go to the Aadhaar-PAN Link Status page.
2. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers in the respective fields.
3. Click on the "View Link Aadhaar Status" button.
4. You will see one of the following messages:
   • If linked, it will say "Your PAN is already linked to given Aadhaar."
   • If linking is in progress, it will say "Your Aadhaar-PAN linking request has been sent for validation. Please check the status later."
   • If not linked, it will say "PAN not linked with Aadhaar. Please click Link Aadhaar to link your Aadhaar with PAN."

Alternatively, if you have registered on the Income Tax e-Filing portal, you can log in, go to the Dashboard or My Profile, and check the "Link Aadhaar Status" option, where your Aadhaar-PAN link status will be displayed. You can also check the linking status by sending an SMS in this format: UIDPAN <12-digit Aadhaar> <10-digit PAN> to either 567678 or 56161. The reply will indicate if the Aadhaar is linked to the PAN or not. This process helps remain compliant with government regulations and avoid PAN deactivation issues.