Supreme Court to rule on Aadhaar’s validity today
6 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court to rule on Aadhaar’s validity today

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court is set to rule today on the constitutionality of Aadhaar, the unique identity number that has become indispensable for accessing a host of government and private services ranging from subsidies and scholarships to mobile phones and marriage certificates. In April, the Reserve Bank of India updated its know-your-customer guidelines mandating Aadhaar for customer verification and due diligence by entities regulated by it, including banks, non-banking finance companies, payment system providers and prepaid payments instrument issuers. In March, the apex court had extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar with mobile services, opening new bank accounts and other services until it passed its verdict on a challenge to the constitutional validity of such linkages. “The extension would be applicable to the schemes of ministries/departments of the Union government as well as those of state governments,” the court ruled in an interim order passed in March.

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Aadhaar-PAn link not infringement of fundamental rights: Orissa high court
1 month ago

Aadhaar-PAn link not infringement of fundamental rights: Orissa high court

Hindustan Times  

The Orissa high court has dismissed a plea challenging the requirement of mandatory linking of Aadhaar to Permanent Account Number for operating dematerialized account, saying that the linkage does not amount to unconstitutional infringement of fundamental rights. Aadhaar-PAn link not infringement of fundamental rights: Orissa high court The bench of justice Sanjeeb Panigrahi was hearing a plea filed by former …

Private companies can use Aadhaar infrastructure for identity checks again
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Private companies can use Aadhaar infrastructure for identity checks again

Live Mint  

As the Aadhaar case was reaching the Supreme Court, the Unique Identity Authority of India began to restrict private access to its authentication infrastructure. A new amendment to Aadhaar authentication rules could finally allow us to leverage our identity infrastructure to better unlock greater efficiencies in digital services. In fact, it is Section 8 that deals with authentication, and since …

Private entities can now use Aadhaar authentication
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Private entities can now use Aadhaar authentication

Hindustan Times  

The Union government has amended the Aadhaar rules to allow private entities to use Aadhaar authentication for delivering their services, the ministry of electronics and IT said in a statement on Friday, adding the amendments seek to promote “ease of living” to residents and enable “better access to services” to them. Private entities can now use Aadhar authentication The ministry …

PAN-Aadhaar link now mandatory – Check deadline
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PAN-Aadhaar link now mandatory – Check deadline

India Today  

The Indian government has introduced a new rule requiring all PAN cardholders to link their PAN with Aadhaar to combat financial fraud. This move comes in response to a surge in financial fraud, with reports of fintech firms using PAN data to create customer profiles without permission, raising serious privacy concerns. The main aim of linking PAN with Aadhaar is …

New deadline for Aadhaar-based rural jobs scheme wages
1 year, 9 months ago

New deadline for Aadhaar-based rural jobs scheme wages

The Hindu  

The Union Rural Development Ministry has extended the deadline for mandatory payments of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme via Aadhaar Based Payments System to August 31. The NREGA payment system allowed for two modes of wage payments “account based” and “aadhaar based”. For this to work, the worker’s job card and bank account must be seeded with …

Expanding Aadhaar to private entities is risky
1 year, 10 months ago

Expanding Aadhaar to private entities is risky

Hindustan Times  

In a landmark 4-1 verdict in 2018, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, but struck down section 57, which allowed the use of Aadhaar authentication and E-KYC by private companies to establish an identity for delivering services. Explaining its ruling, the top court said that the section struck at the heart of an individual’s privacy, …

Secure Aadhaar data from misuse
1 year, 11 months ago

Secure Aadhaar data from misuse

Hindustan Times  

Last week, the government proposed to tweak rules regarding Aadhaar to allow entities other than the government for identity verification, a report in this newspaper noted. However, in 2019, the government tweaked the Aadhaar Act to allow some private companies — telecom providers and financial institutions — to seek Aadhaar voluntarily. The scale, and the associated problems of privacy and …

CBIC Amends The Rules Related To Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication And Risk-Based Physical Verification For GST Registration
1 year, 11 months ago

CBIC Amends The Rules Related To Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication And Risk-Based Physical Verification For GST Registration

Live Law  

The Central Board Of Indirect Taxes and Customs has amended the rules related to Aadhar Authentication and Biometric Verification Rules.The Board has notified the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2023 which shall be effective from 26th December 2022.The Board has substituted Rule 8 of the CGST Act, 2017.The date of submission of the application in cases shall be. The …

Supreme Court Of India Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Aadhaar-Voter ID Card Linkage
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Of India Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Aadhaar-Voter ID Card Linkage

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Monday issued notice in a petition challenging the power of the Election Commission of India to use the Aadhaar database in the process of deletion and updation of entries in the electoral roll. 28 of the Representation of People's Act, 1950 and the Registration of Electors Rules, 2022 and two notifications regarding Aadhaar-Voter Card …

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Mandatory Aadhar Requirement For Availing Ration Under National Food Security Act
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Mandatory Aadhar Requirement For Availing Ration Under National Food Security Act

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the mandatory requirement of Aadhaar card to avail free ration under the National Food Security Act, 2013. Suppose you have a legal right under NFSA which is now constitutional right as per Puttaswamy, then your right can be taken away only on provisions mentioned in Aadhaar Act…Parliament enacted both …

Aadhaar and Voter ID link: Joining the strands of the debate
3 years, 3 months ago

Aadhaar and Voter ID link: Joining the strands of the debate

Hindustan Times  

The Lok Sabha on Monday cleared a draft legislation on electoral reforms seeking to use Aadhaar numbers for identification and verification of voters, with the central government maintaining the process would weed out duplicate and fake voter IDs. In Section 23, the amendment seeks to include new clauses authorising electoral registration officers to seek the Aadhaar numbers of people who …

Linking Of Employees' UAN With Aadhar: Delhi High Court Extends Deadline For Establishments & Industries Till November 30
3 years, 6 months ago

Linking Of Employees' UAN With Aadhar: Delhi High Court Extends Deadline For Establishments & Industries Till November 30

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has, vide an interim order, extended the deadline for Aadhar-UAN linkage of employees working in establishments and industries, till November 30, 2021. In a petition filed by the Association of Industries & Institutions challenging the said order, Justice Pratibha M. Singh has passed the following interim directions: Insofar as the employees qua whom Aadhaar numbers have …

Aadhaar Verdict Review: SC Judgement on Pleas Against Aadhaar Scheme Validity Tomorrow
4 years, 2 months ago

Aadhaar Verdict Review: SC Judgement on Pleas Against Aadhaar Scheme Validity Tomorrow

News 18  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Monday its verdict on pleas seeking review of a verdict upholding the Centre’s flagship Aadhaar scheme as constitutionally valid but striking down some of its provisions, including its linking with bank accounts, mobile phones and school admissions. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by then Chief Justice Dipak Misra held that while Aadhaar …

'Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Rules' Notified [Read Rules]
4 years, 7 months ago

'Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Rules' Notified [Read Rules]

Live Law  

Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Rules, 2020, have been notified today.These Rules have been framed invoking powers conferred by Section 53 and 53 Aadhaar Rules, 2020, have been notified today. Section provides that an entity may be allowed to perform authentication, if the Authority is satisfied that the requesting entity is— compliant with such standards of privacy and security as …

PAN Not To Be Declared Inoperative Due To Non-Linking With Aadhaar Until Aadhaar Act Attains Finality: Gujarat HC [Read Order]
5 years, 2 months ago

PAN Not To Be Declared Inoperative Due To Non-Linking With Aadhaar Until Aadhaar Act Attains Finality: Gujarat HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

As the validity of the Aadhaar Act is under consideration by the Supreme Court, the Gujarat High Court has held that until a final verdict in that matter, the authorities will not declare a PAN inoperative due to non-linking of Aadhaar. "in the opinion of this court, with a view to balance the equities, the applicant needs to be protected …

Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline extended till March 31, 2020
5 years, 2 months ago

Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline extended till March 31, 2020

India TV News  

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline till March 31, 2020. In its order, the CBDT said: "The due date for linking of PAN with Aadhaar as specified under sub-section 2 of Section 139AA of the Income-tax Act,1961 has been extended from 31st December, 2019 to 31st March, 2020." Section 139 AA of the Income …

SC seeks govt’s response on use of Aadhaar as ID
5 years, 4 months ago

SC seeks govt’s response on use of Aadhaar as ID

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Centre and the Unique Identification Authority of India on a PIL challenging the Aadhaar and Other Laws Act, 2019, that provides for voluntary use of Aadhaar as an identification document for opening of the bank accounts and for getting mobile connections. Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act which now …

Supreme Court seeks government reply to plea on Aadhaar data use by private firms
5 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court seeks government reply to plea on Aadhaar data use by private firms

The Hindu  

A Bench of Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde and B.R. Gavai of the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Union government and the Unique Identification Authority of India to respond to a petition alleging that recent amendments to the Aadhaar law opened the back door to private players to access citizens’ sensitive personal data. “The impugned Act creates a …

SC Issues Notice On Plea Against Amendment Allowing Use Of Aadhaar Data By Private Entities [Read Petition]
5 years, 4 months ago

SC Issues Notice On Plea Against Amendment Allowing Use Of Aadhaar Data By Private Entities [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Central Government and the Unique Identification Authority of India on a petition questioning the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar and Other Laws Act 2019, which allows private entities to use Aadhaar data of citizens.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India S A Bobde and Justice B R Gavai was considering a. …

Supreme Court to verify the correctness of the Aadhaar Judgment
5 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court to verify the correctness of the Aadhaar Judgment

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court while referring the case on the Finance Act 2017 being passed as money bill to a larger bench, also held in its judgment that the larger bench should also look into the correctness of the Aadhaar judgment. The five judge constitution bench headed by the Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and also comprising Justices N. V. Ramana, Chandrachud, …

Cabinet approves amendments to Aadhaar Bill
5 years, 8 months ago

Cabinet approves amendments to Aadhaar Bill

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Further strengthening Aadhar in India, the Cabinet on Wednesday approved official amendments to the Aadhaar and Other Laws Bill 2019, while providing a fillip to India's sugarcane farming sector. The Bill replaces the provision to state that an individual may voluntarily use his Aadhaar number to establish his identity, by authentication or offline verification. The Bill also states …

Aadhaar bill passed, Ordinance on its use not valid anymore: Centre tells High Court
5 years, 8 months ago

Aadhaar bill passed, Ordinance on its use not valid anymore: Centre tells High Court

India TV News  

The Centre on Tuesday said the Ordinance on the issue of voluntary use of Aadhaar biometric ID in the private sector did not survive, as the Parliament had already passed the amendment bill. President Ram Nath Kovind had in March given his assent to the Aadhaar Ordinance that allowed voluntary use of Aadhaar as ID proof for obtaining mobile SIM …

Rajya Sabha clears bill on voluntary use of Aadhaar as ID proof
5 years, 8 months ago

Rajya Sabha clears bill on voluntary use of Aadhaar as ID proof

Live Mint  

The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed The Aadhaar and Other Laws Bill, 2019, allowing voluntary linking of the 12-digit identification number as part of know your customer guidelines to open bank accounts or get a mobile connection. Citing privacy concerns, the apex court had last year said that it was not mandatory for customers to link their Aadhaar number with …

Aadhaar Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha
5 years, 8 months ago

Aadhaar Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a bill to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity for opening bank accounts and procuring mobile phone. "Even if I, as an, Information Technology Minister, seek Aadhaar data, I will be subject to 3 years of punishment," Prasad said. He said the government has saved Rs 1.41 lakh crore due to …

Bill proposing voluntary use of Aadhaar as ID proof tabled in Lok Sabha
5 years, 9 months ago

Bill proposing voluntary use of Aadhaar as ID proof tabled in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

A bill to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar as an identity proof for opening bank accounts and procuring mobile phone connections was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid opposition. The bill proposes to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar number for authentication and identity proof in opening of bank accounts and procuring of mobile phone connections. The bill also …

Challenge Against Aadhaar Ordinance: Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Response
5 years, 11 months ago

Challenge Against Aadhaar Ordinance: Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Response

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday sought response of the Centre on a plea which has challenged the constitutional validity of the recent Aadhaar Ordinance on the grounds that it was brought to "overturn" the Supreme Court decision regarding the use of Aadhaar by the private sector. A five-judge Constitution bench of the apex court had in September last year …

Govt extends deadline for PAN-Aadhaar linking till 30 September; quoting biometric ID while filing I-T returns mandatory from 1 April
5 years, 11 months ago

Govt extends deadline for PAN-Aadhaar linking till 30 September; quoting biometric ID while filing I-T returns mandatory from 1 April

Firstpost  

The government Sunday extended the deadline for linking PAN with biometric ID Aadhaar by 6 months till 30 September, an official statement said New Delhi: The government Sunday extended the deadline for linking PAN with biometric ID Aadhaar by 6 months till 30 September, as per an official statement. “Now the cut-off date for intimating the Aadhaar number and linking …

The Aadhaar ordinance raises serious constitutional concerns
6 years ago

The Aadhaar ordinance raises serious constitutional concerns

Hindustan Times  

Late on Thursday night, the Union Cabinet approved the promulgation of the Aadhaar and other Laws Ordinance, 2019. This ordinance, as the name suggests, amends the Aadhaar Act, in the wake of the Supreme Court’s September 2018 judgment that held parts of it to be unconstitutional. The Aadhaar amendments are also worrying because they attempt to directly overturn the Supreme …

Cabinet clears voluntary use of Aadhaar as identity proof
6 years, 1 month ago

Cabinet clears voluntary use of Aadhaar as identity proof

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved the promulgation of an Ordinance to allow voluntary submission of Aadhaar as identity proof for use by private entities such as banks, telcos and fintech firms. The amendment also provides for civil penalties for violations of Aadhaar Act and provisions by entities in the Aadhaar ecosystem. “Subsequent to …

Union Cabinet Approves Promulgation Of Aadhaar (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019
6 years, 1 month ago

Union Cabinet Approves Promulgation Of Aadhaar (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019

Live Law  

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the promulgation of an Ordinance to make amendments to the Aadhaar Act 2016, Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2005 & Indian Telegraph Act 1885. The amendments proposed are the same as those contained in the Bill passed by the Lok Sabha on 4th January 2019.The Supreme Court in its judgement in the Puttuswamy Case …

Aadhaar-PAN Linking Mandatory; To Be Completed By March 31, Says CBDT
6 years, 1 month ago

Aadhaar-PAN Linking Mandatory; To Be Completed By March 31, Says CBDT

Live Law  

The Central Board of Direct Taxes yesterday issued a press release stating that "Aadhaar-PAN linking is mandatory now which has to be completed by March 31, 2019 by the PAN holders requiring filing of Income Tax Return". This is in view of the Supreme Court upholding Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which required the linking of PAN …

To file ITRs, linking Aadhaar-PAN is mandatory by March 31: CBDT
6 years, 1 month ago

To file ITRs, linking Aadhaar-PAN is mandatory by March 31: CBDT

Live Mint  

The CBDT has stressed that Aadhaar-PAN linking is "mandatory" for those filing an Income Tax Return and this procedure has to be "completed" by March 31 this year. Consequently, in terms of Section 139AA of Income Tax Act, 1961 and order dated June 30, 2018 of the Central Board of Direct Taxes, Aadhaar-PAN linking is mandatory now which has to …

Linkage of PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory for filing I-T return: SC
6 years, 1 month ago

Linkage of PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory for filing I-T return: SC

The Hindu  

February 06, 2019 04:06 pm | Updated 04:30 pm IST - New Delhi The Supreme Court has said that linkage of Permanent Account Number with Aadhaar is mandatory for filing of Income Tax returns A Bench comprising Justices A.K. Sikri and S. Abdul Nazeer said the top court has already decided the matter and upheld the Section 139AA of the …

A renewed attack on privacy: on Aadhaar Bill
6 years, 2 months ago

A renewed attack on privacy: on Aadhaar Bill

The Hindu  

On Friday, the Lok Sabha, without any attendant discussion, passed the Aadhaar and Other Laws Bill, 2018. Originally, Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act allowed both the state and private entities to use the programme to establish an individual’s identity pursuant to a law or a contract. This part of the section, thus, is declared unconstitutional.” Although this leaves little …

Aadhaar card is no more mandatory for SIM cards and bank accounts
6 years, 2 months ago

Aadhaar card is no more mandatory for SIM cards and bank accounts

India Today  

Aadhaar card update request had become quite a hassle for everyone in India. The government has finally decided to introduce the Aadhar Bill to ease legal backing for voluntary linking of biometric Aadhar ID for mobile SIM card and bank account authentication purposes. Also, section 57 of the Aadhar Act made linking of biometric ID with SIMs and bank accounts …

Lok Sabha passes Bill to amend Aadhaar Act
6 years, 2 months ago

Lok Sabha passes Bill to amend Aadhaar Act

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha on Friday passed a Bill to amend the Aadhaar Act and two related laws which will allow individuals to offer voluntarily biometric ID as a means of identity verification for obtaining services such as opening a bank account and getting a mobile phone connection. The Aadhaar and Other Laws Bill proposes changes in the Aadhaar Act, Indian …

Aadhaar Amendment Bill grants broad, vague powers; privacy needs to be priority
6 years, 2 months ago

Aadhaar Amendment Bill grants broad, vague powers; privacy needs to be priority

Firstpost  

A bill to amend the Aadhaar Act, the Aadhaar Amendment Bill, 2018, was introduced in Parliament recently, leading to immediate objections on the lack of prior public consultation as well as questions on its constitutionality. Apart from provisions to bring the Aadhaar Act, 2016, in line with the Supreme Court judgment on Aadhaar, the Bill also introduces several provisions to …

Modi Government’s Aadhaar Amendment Bill Violates SC Judgment
6 years, 2 months ago

Modi Government’s Aadhaar Amendment Bill Violates SC Judgment

The Quint  

The government will no doubt argue that the way they have structured things in the amendments ensures there is no violation of the right to privacy, since it is on a voluntary basis, requires informed consent, and requires any authenticating entity to satisfy the UIDAI of their privacy and security standards. First off, the use of Aadhaar for authentication/offline verification …

Govt Tables Bill to Allow Voluntary Use of Aadhaar for SIMs, Banks
6 years, 2 months ago

Govt Tables Bill to Allow Voluntary Use of Aadhaar for SIMs, Banks

The Quint  

The bill seeks to amend the Aadhaar Act, 2016, the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002. The legislation proposes telecom service providers, apart from using Aadhaar for authentication, can also leverage offline verification, use of passport, or any other officially valid document or modes of identification as notified by the central Government. The amendments, according …

Govt tables bill to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar for SIM, bank account; stiff penalties for violation of norms
6 years, 2 months ago

Govt tables bill to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar for SIM, bank account; stiff penalties for violation of norms

Firstpost  

The bill proposes a civil penalty of up to Rs 1 crore on entities that violate the provisions of the Aadhaar Act, with an additional fine of up to Rs 10 lakh per day in case of continuous non-compliance. New Delhi: The government on Wednesday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha that will allow individuals to offer voluntarily biometric …

The Aadhaar and Other Laws Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
6 years, 2 months ago

The Aadhaar and Other Laws Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

The Quint  

New Delhi, Jan 2 The Aadhaar and Other Laws Bill, 2018 that amends the Aadhaar Act 2016 was introduced in the Lok Sabha amid opposition by the Congress and the Trinamool Congress. Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who introduced the Bill, said it was not in violation of the Supreme Court judgement and rejected the Opposition's concern over privacy. …

Companies violating Aadhaar Act provisions may be fined up to Rs1 crore
6 years, 2 months ago

Companies violating Aadhaar Act provisions may be fined up to Rs1 crore

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government has proposed a penalty of up to ₹ 1 crore on entities that violate the provisions of the Aadhaar Act, with an additional fine of up to ₹ 10 lakh per day in case of continuous non-compliance, sources said.Amid privacy concerns over Aadhaar, amendments have been planned in the Act, under which the government also proposes …

Review Petition Filed In SC Against Constitution Bench’s Aadhaar Judgment [Read Petition]
6 years, 3 months ago

Review Petition Filed In SC Against Constitution Bench’s Aadhaar Judgment [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A review petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India challenging its upholding of the Constitutional validity of Aadhaar in Justice K.S. It submits, “Both these judgments have failed to account that when there is an express prohibition in the plain language of the statute itself, then it must be given effect to, and on this ground alone, …

Review Petition Filed In SC Against Constitution Bench’s Aadhaar Judgment [Read Petition]
6 years, 3 months ago

Review Petition Filed In SC Against Constitution Bench’s Aadhaar Judgment [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A review petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India challenging its upholding of the Constitutional validity of Aadhaar in Justice K.S. It submits, “Both these judgments have failed to account that when there is an express prohibition in the plain language of the statute itself, then it must be given effect to, and on this ground alone, …

UIDAI may soon fine firms violating Aadhaar card norms
6 years, 3 months ago

UIDAI may soon fine firms violating Aadhaar card norms

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Aadhaar-issuing authority UIDAI is proposed to assume a regulatory role with enhanced power to take enforcement actions on misuse of the national biometric ID and impose stiff penalties for violations such as failure to obtain consent for authentication and in case of data breaches, a top source said. In the backdrop of the landmark Supreme Court verdict that …

Aadhaar no longer mandatory for mobile numbers, bank accounts as Cabinet approves law amendment
6 years, 3 months ago

Aadhaar no longer mandatory for mobile numbers, bank accounts as Cabinet approves law amendment

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court had struck down Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act that made seeding of the biometric ID with SIMs and bank accounts mandatory, saying it had no legal backing. New Delhi: The Cabinet Monday approved amending the two existing laws to provide legal backing for seeding of biometric ID Aadhaar with mobile numbers and bank accounts, sources said. …

Laws to be amended to let private firms use Aadhaar
6 years, 3 months ago

Laws to be amended to let private firms use Aadhaar

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government has decided to amend the Telegraph Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in order to allow private entities such as banks and telecom service providers access to Aadhaar as one of the “know your customer” methods. The cabinet also approved 10-year jail terms for those found guilty of data breach; use of quick response …

Activists unhappy with SC's Aadhaar Act order on social benefits
6 years, 4 months ago

Activists unhappy with SC's Aadhaar Act order on social benefits

The Quint  

New Delhi, Nov 5 About 170 members of various campaigns working with vulnerable groups on Monday expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court's September 20 order of upholding parts of the Aadhaar Act allowing the state to make the use of Aadhaar and biometric authentication mandatory for citizens to receive social benefits. "We were hoping and expecting that the Supreme Court …

Telecom Service Providers Directed To Stop Using Aadhaar For Customer Verification [Read Directions By DoT]
6 years, 5 months ago

Telecom Service Providers Directed To Stop Using Aadhaar For Customer Verification [Read Directions By DoT]

Live Law  

In compliance with the Constitution bench decision in Justice Puttaswamy case, the Department of Telecommunication has directed Telecom Service Providers to discontinue use of Aadhaar based e-KYC service for issuing new mobile connections and re-verification of existing customers.On September 26, the Constitution Bench of Supreme Court had set aside the circular issued by DoT on March 23,. In compliance with …

Supreme Court’s decision on Aadhaar: impact on tax compliance
6 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court’s decision on Aadhaar: impact on tax compliance

Live Mint  

It is now mandatory to link permanent account number with Aadhaar for income tax purposes, non-compliance will result in PAN becoming invalid. The government also made Aadhaar mandatory for income tax purposes, wherein a provision was introduced to link it with the PAN. In view of the implications arising on invalidation of PAN in India, every resident individual who is …

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