How to link Aadhaar with Voter ID All Indians above the age of 18 years are granted the right to vote in elections on the basis of one person, one vote. However some entities abuse this privilege and have multiple voter ID cards issued in the name of a single individual. In order to eradicate this menace, the Government has taken the step of linking an individual’s voter ID card (known as EPIC) with their Aadhaar card. The Aadhaar card is a unique ID issued to an individual that is valid throughout the individual's lifetime. As an Aadhaar card requires an individual's biometric information such as their fingerprint and iris scans, an individual can have only one Aadhaar number issued to them. Thus, linking the Aadhaar with the EPIC is an effective way to get rid of bogus or multiple voter ID cards in a single individual's name. Process of Seeding Aadhaar with EPIC The Aadhaar- EPIC linking process is known as seeding and is carried out through the NVSP portal. The steps t...
How to Apply for a PAN Card Online A PAN (Permanent Account Number) card is a 10-digit unique identifier issued by the Indian Income Tax Department. It is used for various financial transactions, such as opening a bank account, receiving taxable income, and making investments, among others. It acts as an identifier for individuals, companies, and other entities in India for tax purposes. If you are applying for a new PAN card, you will have to fill in Form 49A or 49AA depending on whether you are an Indian citizen or a foreign citizen. Keep in mind that this is primarily for applicants who don't currently have a PAN card and have never applied for one. Here are the steps to follow: Step 1: Visit the NSDL website's Online PAN Application section Step 2: Select your application type: Form 49A (Indian Citizens) or 49AA (Foreign Citizens) or Changes or Correction in PAN/Reprint of PAN Card. Step 3: Select your Category. The options are: Indi...