PAN-Aadhaar Linkage: How to rectify mismatched details

As the last date March 31, 2023 to link PAN-Aadhaar draws near there seems to be an issue of mismatched details. While linking Adhaar with PAN demographic details such as name, birth date, and gender should match in both the government identification documents.

If either one of the details does not match with the other, the documents will not get linked and after the March 31 deadline, the PAN card will become inoperative from Apri 1, 2023.

If you are not able to link PAN- Aadhaar due to any discrepancy in name, phone number, and birth date, correction is possible. You can correct the details in either PAN or Aadhaar database such that both will have matching details.

"In case of any minor mismatch in Aadhaar Name provided by taxpayer when compared to the actual data in Aadhaar, One Time Password (Aadhaar OTP) will be sent to the mobile registered with Aadhaar. Taxpayers should ensure that the date of birth and gender in PAN and Aadhaar are exactly same." was stated by the UIDAI on the website.

How to rectify details in Adhaar?
If you decide to correct the details in your Aadhaar, here are the steps given below.
1. Visit the website: https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/
2. Click on Login
3. Add login credentials, your Aadhaar number, captcha code and click on 'Send OTP'. A one-time password (OTP) will be generated on your registered mobile number.
4. Add the OTP details and click on login, the OTP will be valid for only few 10 minutes
5. Once you enter, look for 'Edit Aadhaar online' option and click on it to update the details on your Aadhaar.
6. Choose the demographic details that you want correct; name, birth date, gender, language, or address. Keep a scanned copy of all the documents for the details you want to update. These documents are essential to update the information on Aadhaar. Once finished updating, click on "Proceed to update Adhaar". Note that there is a limit to the number updates one can do.
7. A new page will appear displaying your current information. Add the details that are needed to be edited along with uploading of necessary documents to submit. Post that check out the preview of the freshly added details and pay.
8. On payment, an update request number (URN) will be generated and post that you can also download your acknowledgement copy.

How to rectify details in PAN?
If you decide to correct the details in your PAN, here are the steps given below.
1.Visit NSDL Online website: https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html
2. Choose, "Chabnges or Correction in Existing PAN Data / Reprint of PAN Card (No chnages in exiting PAN Data)" third option from the 'application type' dropdown and fill out your personal details.
3. Add the Captcha code and click on Submit
4. A message will be displayed along with a token number
5. Click on "Continue with PAN Application Form" to proceed further. You get redirected to the Online PAN application page.
6. Verify your information in the preview form, make any necessary changes, and then proceed to payment.
7. On payment an acknowledgment slip will be generated, you must print it and submit it to the NSDL e-gov office, along with physical evidence of documents.