The PAN of some NRIs have turned inoperable because they did not link their PAN with Aadhaar by the deadline of June 30, 2023. The Income Tax Department (ITD) had made it mandatory for all PAN holders to link their PAN with Aadhaar by this date.

NRIs who did not link their PAN with Aadhaar by the deadline have been affected because their PAN has become inoperative. This means that they cannot use their PAN for any financial transactions, such as filing income tax returns, opening bank accounts, or buying mutual funds.

There are two ways for NRIs to make their PAN operative again. One way is to link their PAN with Aadhaar. The other way is to register themselves as non-resident Indians with the ITD.

NRIs who register themselves as non-resident Indians will not be required to link their PAN with Aadhaar. However, they will still need to file their income tax returns in India.

The ITD has said that it will give NRIs some time to make their PAN operative again. However, the exact deadline for this has not yet been announced.

Here are some of the steps that NRIs can take to make their PAN operative again:

1. Link their PAN with Aadhaar. This can be done online or at an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.
2. Register themselves as non-resident Indians with the ITD. This can be done online or by post.
3. Apply for a new PAN card. This can be done online or by post.

If you are an NRI and your PAN has turned inoperable, you should contact the ITD for more information on how to make it operative again.