Deadline for linking it to existing bank accounts and PAN has been extended by the Supreme Court. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/MintNew Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Tuesday said the requirement of Aadhaar for opening new bank accounts or applying for Tatkal passports will continue, while the deadline for linking it to existing bank accounts and PAN (permanent account number) has been extended by the Supreme Court. “As per the Supreme Court’s order dated 13 March, 2018, the requirement of Aadhaar for opening new bank accounts and applying for Tatkal passports under the relevant laws continues,” the UIDAI, which issues the 12-digit biometric identification number, said in a late evening tweet. The Supreme Court on 13th March 2018 has extended the last date for linking of Aadhaar in bank accounts, PAN cards, SIM cards, etc from 31st march 2018 till the date of the final judgement. The extension of deadline would also apply on the mandatory linking of Aadhaar with the bank accounts and mobile phone numbers.

Source: Mint March 13, 2018 17:37 UTC