Aadhaar Act

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The Parliament, earlier this month, passed an amendment bill which allows voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity for users to open bank accounts and get mobile phone connections. (Photo: File | PTI)

UIDAI to soon select adjudicating officer for inquiry in contravention cases

According to the source UIDAI hopes to select the adjudicating officer in next month and half.

21 Jul 2019 1:06 PM

TMC slams move to push Aadhaar Act amendment

The bill seeks to amend the Aadhaar Act, Indian Telegraph Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

05 Jan 2019 5:06 AM

The Supreme Court, last week, struck down Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act, which allowed private companies to use the 12-digit biometric ID-based eKYC. (Representational Image | File)

UIDAI asks telcos to submit plan to discontinue Aadhar based eKYC

A circular to this effect has already been issued to telecom service providers including Airtel, Jio, Vodafone and others.

01 Oct 2018 3:09 PM

Now the focus has to be on how can we actually concentrate on the cyber security-related ramifications of Aadhaar.

Keeping Aadhaar data secure a key challenge

The Supreme Court judgment comes as a major relief for a majority of Indian citizens who were slightly confused about the legality of Aadhaar.

28 Sep 2018 12:43 AM

The Congress on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court decision to strike down Section 57 of the Aadhaar act which allowed private parties to access Aadhaar data.

Congress welcomes Supreme Court decision on Aadhaar

The top court said Aadhaar is serving a bigger public interest.

26 Sep 2018 12:08 PM

The minister's statement comes on the heel of activists increasingly challenging Aadhaar scheme. (Photo: PTI)

Ready to get naked before white man for visa: Union min on Aadhaar row

KJ Alphons assured that bio-metric data was with the UIDAI and that it has not been breached.

25 Mar 2018 4:27 PM

Going by the logic of the report, since the utility company’s database also had bank account numbers of its customers, would bank databases also be considered to have been breached, UIDAI questioned. (Photo: representational | file)

UIDAI calls report on new Aadhaar database leak ‘false, baseless’

'There is no truth as there has been absolutely no breach of UIDAIs Aadhaar database. Aadhaar remains safe and secure,' UIDAI said.

24 Mar 2018 9:35 PM

He raised the question whether the state can compel a citizen to give their information to a private party which is completely out of UIDAI control and which is then free to put this to commercial use. (Photo: File)

What is wrong with sharing address proof with govt: SC on Aadhaar petition

The petitioners' advocate argued that there is a difference in sharing information with a private party known to one and an unknown one.

19 Jan 2018 1:52 PM

The senior lawyer was responding to a query raised by the bench in the hearing of main Aadhaar case as to whether a parliamentary panel was formed to examine the Aadhaar Bill. (Photo: File)

SC to examine whether Speaker’s decision can be scrutinised

The centre took the stand that the decision of the Speaker cannot be brought under judicial scrutiny.

18 Jan 2018 8:15 AM

5-judge bench will hear major cases such as those challenging the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar Act and its 2013 judgement re-criminalising gay sex between consenting adults. (Photo: Asian Age)

CJI forms constitution bench for major issues, 4 rebelling judges not named

4 judges - Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, MB Lokur, Kurian Joseph, didn't feature in list of members of 5-judge constitution bench.

15 Jan 2018 9:32 PM

No Supreme Court stay on Aadhaar link to bank accounts, mobile numbers

The messages only warn customers that their banks accounts will become dormant and mobile phones will be blocked if not linked to Aadhaar.

04 Nov 2017 1:11 AM

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the West Bengal government, told the Supreme Court that the plea has been filed by the labour department of the state as subsidies under these schemes have to be given by them. (Photo: PTI)

SC quashes Mamata govt's plea against Aadhaar

'Let Mamata Banerjee come and file a plea as an individual. We will entertain it as she will be an individual,' the top court said.

30 Oct 2017 12:29 PM

The Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) has questioned the UIDAI's authority in directing banks under the Aadhaar Act. (Photo: PTI)

Banks claim UIDAI cannot issue orders to them, only RBI can

In July, the UIDAI had asked private as well as public banks to open Aadhaar enrolment and updation facilities.

21 Oct 2017 1:13 PM

The government has mandated the linking of Aadhaar for all post office deposits, PPF, the National Savings Certificate scheme and Kisan Vikas Patra. Photo: PTI

Govt makes Aadhaar must for post office deposits, PPF, KVP

The government has also insisted on quoting Aadhaar for bank deposits, SIMs and other utilities.

06 Oct 2017 2:17 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said Aadhaar under the BJP rule will stand the test of constitutionality. Photo: PTI

Full potential of Aadhaar not realised under UPA regime: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley said Aadhaar under BJP will stand the test of constitutionality.

13 Sep 2017 11:51 AM

The government is planning to mandate the linking of Aadhaar with SIM cards by February 2018.

Govt plans to mandate linking of Aadhaar with SIM by Feb 2018: reports

However, consumers' biometrics will not be stored by telecom operators but by UIDAI.

10 Sep 2017 12:15 PM

The deadline for linking Aadhaar with PAN is August 31. Photo: PTI

5 consequences you may face if you don't link Aadhaar with PAN today

The tax department clarified that deadline for Aadhaar-PAN linkage is currently August 31.

31 Aug 2017 11:34 AM

The finance ministry will decide on Thursday whether the August 31 deadline for linking Aadhaar and PAN will be extended.

FinMin to decide on extension of Aadhaar-PAN linkage deadline tomorrow

The tax department had earlier said that the last date for Aadhaar-PAN linkage is August 31.

30 Aug 2017 9:22 PM

The deadline for Aadhaar-PAN linkage is August 31.

How SC's ruling on privacy may affect Aadhaar-PAN linkage

With the August 31 deadline looming around the corner, the Supreme Court’s order has left taxpayers in confusion.

26 Aug 2017 2:12 PM

You can now download your e-Aadhaar from the UIDAI website.

Now carry Aadhaar everywhere without losing it

UIDAI came out with a way to provide all Aadhaar holders with a soft copy of their Aadhaar cards.

14 Jul 2017 4:41 PM

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