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Mayashree Acharya

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I am an advocate by profession and have a keen interest in writing. I write articles in various categories, from legal, business, personal finance, and investments to government schemes. I put words in a simplified manner and write easy-to-understand articles. Apart from writing, I like exploring new places and trying new things.

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PAN Aadhaar Link - How to Link Aadhaar Number With PAN Card Online?
Updated on Apr 23rd, 2025 | 13 min read

Latest UpdateAs of April 3 2025, the CBDT has announced that the last date for PAN-Aadhaar Linking is 31st December 2025 for citizens who have obtained their PAN on or before 1st October 2024 using Aadhaar enrolment ID. PAN of such citizens will become inoperable from 1st January 2026.Individuals who have obtained their PAN card using Aadhaar enrolment ID before 1st October 2024, must link their PAN card with Aadhaar card by 31st December 2025. They can link Aadhaar-PAN for free. However, for all other PAN cardholders, the deadline to link PAN-Aadhaar was 30th June 2023. Such PAN cardholders can still link their PAN-Aadhaar by paying a penalty of Rs.1,000.How to link Aadhaar with PAN Card?A PAN card which is inoperative due to non-linking with Aadhaar can be activated by paying the penalty and requesting to link PAN-Aadhaar.


APAAR ID Card: Full Form, Registration, Benefits, How To Download
Updated on Apr 23rd, 2025 | 14 min read

If you are studying in India, you should consider making an APAAR ID card. You may wonder why the APAAR ID card. APAAR ID card helps you store all your acedemic data, such as rewards, degrees, scholarships, and other credits digitally. Continue reading to know:What is APAAR ID card?How to make APAAR ID card?Benefits of APAAR ID card and more. APAAR ID Card OverviewNameAPAAR ID CardMinistryMinistry of EducationEligible StudentsStudents enrolled from pre-primary to higher educationKey FeaturesProvides lifelong academic identityTransfers credits between institutionsCentralised system to manage acedemic recordsBenefitsIt enhance academic flexibility, validates learning achievements and stores student credentials digitallyAPAAR ID Card CreationThrough DigiLocker or Academic Bank of Credits portalAPAAR ID Official Website​https://apaar.education.gov.in/ APAAR ID Card Helpline Number18008893511 APAAR ID Full FormThe full form of APAAR ID is the ‘Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry’. The Government of India launched the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC Bank) to issue the APAAR ID cards.


PM Kisan - pmkisan.gov.in Registration, Beneficiary Status Check, 20th Installment Updates
Updated on Apr 23rd, 2025 | 14 min read

Latest PM Kisan News:Govt will release the 20th installment of PM-Kisan in May/ June 2025.Govt released the19th installment of PM-Kisan on 24 February 2025.Govt released the18th installment of PM-Kisan on 5 October 2024.Govt released the17th installment of PM-Kisan on 18 June 2024.PM-Kisan 20th Installment UpdateThe Prime Minister will release the PM-Kisan 20th installment in May or June 2025 to more than 9 crore farmers. Farmers who have not completed e-KYC will not receive the 20th PM-Kisan installment. Thus, PM-Kisan  beneficiaries must update their e-KYC to receive the Rs.2,000 installment.  PM-Kisan 19th Installment NewsThe Prime Minister released the PM-Kisan 19th installment on 24 February 2025 to more than 9.8 crore farmers, including marginal and small farmers. Under the 19th installment, an amount of Rs.


PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Apply Online, Eligibility, Installation Subsidies, Benefits
Updated on Apr 23rd, 2025 | 13 min read

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, also known as Rooftop Solar Scheme, will help you save electricity and get free electricity of up to 300 units every month through solar panels. As of April 2025, more than 95 lakh households have already registered under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. If you are yet to register for this Yojana, then this article is for you. Get to know:Details about the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli YojanaIf you are eligible to register for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli YojanaThe benefits that you get from the Rooftop Solar SchemeThe application process of the Rooftop Solar SchemeRooftop Solar Yojana/ PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana OverviewSchemeRooftop Solar Yojana or PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Launch Date15 February 2024BeneficiariesCitizens of India belonging to poor and middle-income households and having their own houseSubsidyRs. 30,000 to Rs. 78,000 for installation of solar panelsBenefitsFree electricity every month for households from solar panelsApplication ProcessOnlinePM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Official Websitehttps://www.pmsuryaghar.gov.in/ PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Online Registrationhttps://consumer.pmsuryaghar.gov.in/consumer/#/login Helpline Number15555PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli YojanaThis Finance Minister announced a rooftop solar scheme in the Interim Budget 2024-25.


How To Activate SBI Debit Card Online And Offline?
Updated on Apr 23rd, 2025 | 12 min read

The State Bank of India (SBI) offers a wide range of debit cards to suit your needs as a customer. If you have a new debit card from SBI, you need to ensure it is activated before you use it. Otherwise, you may end up having to cancel your payments without alternatives. You can activate your SBI debit card in many ways (both online and offline). Read on to find out and decide which suits you the best based on your everyday lifestyle.Things to Remember Before Activating a Debit CardBefore discussing the different SBI debit card activation methods in detail, let us remember some of the prerequisites: You must ensure your mobile number is linked to your SBI bank account. This is necessary for OTP authentication to be possible. SBI sends debit cards to the address you mentioned in the SBI card issuance application.


SBI UPI Limit - How To Increase UPI Transaction Limit In SBI?
Updated on Apr 23rd, 2025 | 8 min read

The SBI UPI transaction limit helps customers manage their spending while promoting secure digital payments. As of 2025, the UPI limit per day in SBI is ₹1,00,000, with a cap on the number of daily transactions. This applies to all UPI apps linked with an SBI account. Whether transferring funds or paying merchants, users must comply with the SBI UPI limit set by the bank. In this guide, learn the official SBI UPI transaction limit per day, steps to change your limit, and important updates related to UPI transaction limits in SBI. What is the SBI UPI Limit?As of April 2025, the State Bank of India (SBI) has set the following Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction limits for its customers:Per Transaction Limit: ₹1,00,000Daily Transaction Limit: ₹1,00,000Number of Transactions per Day: Up to 20 transactions for person-to-person (P2P) transfers.


Rent Free Accommodation (RFA): Its Taxability And Valuation
Updated on Apr 23rd, 2025 | 12 min read

As per the Income Tax Act, employees receiving rent-free accommodation (RFA)/concessional rate accommodation (CRA) from their companies are eligible to pay tax on RFA. This is because rent-free accommodation is a perquisite offered to an employee by an employer, which is taxable under the head of income 'Salaries', according to the IT Act. Thus, it is essential to determine the valuation of rent-free accommodation as provided to an employee by his or her company. The valuation rules for this perquisite have changed recently, with effect from September 1, 2023. Continue reading this article for a complete guide of rent-free accommodation on the meaning, taxability, and recent changes made in the valuation.What is Rent-Free Accommodation?As the name suggests, rent-free accommodation is a residential arrangement allotted to an employee against zero (rent-free accommodation) or minimal rent (concessional rate accommodation). An employer offers this perquisite to certain employees.


SBI Net Banking Password Reset - How To Reset SBI Net Banking Password?
Updated on Apr 23rd, 2025 | 12 min read

SBI net banking password reset can be done through three modes—using profile password, ATM card details, or by visiting the bank branch. Users who have forgotten their credentials can initiate the SBI online net banking password forgot process via the official SBI portal. The password reset process requires user verification through registered mobile number, account details, and either profile password or debit card information. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process to reset your SBI net banking password efficiently, helping you protect your account from unauthorized access and potential threats. Stay secure by following these essential tips.How to Reset Login SBI Password?When you have forgotten your SBI net banking login password, or you want to change the net banking password for security reasons, you can do it through the following three ways: By visiting the bank branchUsing the profile passwordUsing details of ATM cardYou can reset your SBI password by visiting the SBI bank branch. Alternatively, you can reset your password online on the SBI portal by entering your profile password or ATM card details. How do I Change the Online SBI Login Password?Step 1: Visit the SBI Online website.Step 2: Click ‘Login’ under ‘Personal Banking’ section.Step 3: Click on the ‘Continue to Login’ button.Step 4: In the login screen, click ‘Forgot Username/ Login Password’.Step 5: A pop-up window will appear with a dropdown menu.


e-Pan Card: What is e-Pan Card, Apply, Status and Download
Updated on Apr 23rd, 2025 | 7 min read

PAN (Permanent Account Number) card contains a unique 10-digit PAN widely used for various identity and financial transactions. The Income Tax Department issues the PAN card, which is an essential document for all citizens in India. The digital form of a PAN card is the e-PAN card.  What is e-PAN Card?An e-PAN card is a digitally issued version of the traditional PAN card, which is crucial for financial and tax-related activities in India. This digital format offers a swift, eco-friendly alternative to the physical card. It can be easily stored on digital platforms and ensures quick verification of tax-related transactions, making it a secure and convenient option.


Aadhaar Card Address Change - How To Change Address In Aadhaar Card Online?
Updated on Apr 23rd, 2025 | 11 min read

Updating Aadhaar address is essential if you’ve recently moved to a new address or found errors in your Aadhaar address. UIDAI allows you to change your Aadhaar address online and offline. Although demographic and biometric details can only be updated at Aadhaar registered centres, you can update only your address online without visiting any centre. The guide for Aadhaar card address change online is shared further. Aadhaar Card Address Change FormThe form to update your Aadhaar address is available on the myAdhaar portal, if you are choosing the online mode of updation. Alternatively, you can fill out a physical form and get it updated at Aadhaar Seva Kendra. How To Change Address In Aadhaar Card Online?UIDAI recommends updating your Aadhaar details every 10 years to maintain accuracy. Given below is the online address update process for your Aadhar card:Step 1: Login to myAadhaar portal by entering your Aadhaar number, captcha code and OTP. Step 2: After logging in, select the option ‘Address Update’ tab.Step 3: On the next tab, click on ‘Update Aadhaar Online’ tab.Step 4: Read the guidelines and click the ‘Proceed to Update Aadhaar’ button.Step 5: Select ‘Address’ and click ‘Proceed to Update Aadhaar’.Step 6: In the online form, the current address will be displayed.


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