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OTP not received because mobile is not linked to Aadhaar
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Facts
The final step of the link request sends an OTP to the mobile number registered with Aadhaar. If that number is old or missing, update it with UIDAI first.
Provisions and law
- Sec 262, Income-tax Act 2025 (old Sec 139AA)PAN and Aadhaar linking requirement continues under the new Act
Analysis
Mobile updates are done at an Aadhaar centre and take a few days to reflect. Example: your Aadhaar still has a number you no longer use; update it, wait for the confirmation, then retry. Biometric authentication at a PAN centre is an alternative if updating is not possible.
Conclusion
- Check which mobile is linked to Aadhaar
- Update the mobile at an Aadhaar centre
- Wait for the update to reflect
- Retry the link request
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PAN-Aadhaar linking with late fee, Sec 262 and 430 (old 139AA and 234H)
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