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Right from the time of its introduction, the adoption move made by the government of India on the Aadhaar Card has been full of debate. Several issues have been claimed with regard to the utility value and accessibility of the Aadhar Card, security of data, and privacy once it would be implemented as a mandatory identification proof. Numerous judgments are going on in different parts of the country regarding the necessity of having an Aadhaar card or linking it with your documents. Because it can integrate data seamlessly for the delivery of government services and secure your identity, Aadhaar works as a single identity proof among Indian citizens and residents. They have gained so much relevance in daily life since most of government transactions treat the Aadhaar Cards as legal documents.

Is aadhaar card mandatory?

The Supreme Court has been arguing on whether every Indian needs to have an Aadhaar Card or not. The lack of strong digital security in the personal information required to get an Aadhaar Card has been the primary cause of objection to this single identity proof concept. It could be misused terribly if this falls into the wrong hands. However, on the brighter side, it is also difficult to ignore the worth and importance of a single identity proof, like in other developed countries.

It is not compulsory to have an Aadhaar Card in your name, according to a recent judgement by the Indian Supreme Court. The government is keen to make the card mandatory for a variety of important activities, from opening a bank account to getting a mobile phone number and filing IT returns. The latter has been stayed by the court in its latest verdict.

Now, Aadhaar Cards are being used in a lot of government programmes to track and avoid fraud and corruption. The Aadhaar Card has become necessary for any such scheme because it validates the identification. The Government of India issues Aadhaar Cards through local-level agencies, which require little verification. People shall be subsidized directly into their bank accounts if an Aadhaar Card is made available. This quickens the process and enhances accuracy.

By November 2018, according to official figures quoted by the press, UIDAI issued nearly 123 crore Aadhaar Cards. One can easily deduce that many more cards need to be distributed considering the size of the population of this country. That apart, the Government has, clearly and categorically, specified the process for obtaining an Aadhaar Card and set up local organizations to assist. ​

How to apply for aadhaar card?

The government of India has mentioned the process of applying for Aadhaar Cards. The following methods can be pursued to get this unique 12-digit number easily and effortlessly.

1. Locate the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre in your area.

All the enrollment centers are captured by a list on the official website of UIDAI. Through this one can opt by State, Pin code, or even the Search Box given. Permanent and temporary local centres near you are listed in this also.

2. Visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.

There is a compulsion for the applicant to visit an enrolment centre in person and carry the following documents:

 

  1. ID Proof like passport, voter ID, driver’s license etc.
  2. Address proof consists of passport, PAN card, Utility bill etc.
  3. If you do not have any of the documents, mentioned an above, may discuss with the Introducer in the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre. Introducer also should have valid Aadhaar number and must be authorized by the Registrar

 

Additional documents may be necessary and may be downloaded from the website of UIDAI.

3. Obtain an Aadhaar Card

  1. To enrol in Aadhaar, one must complete the following steps at the centre:
  2. Send the properly completed application form and the aforementioned paperwork.
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  4. This includes disclosing personal information about you,such as your name, birthdate, gender,&phone number.
  5. All ten fingers’ fingerprints and other biometric data will be collected.
  6. There is no requirement that children under the age of five have an Aadhaar card.This is done by using the card for the parents.
  7. A receipt is provided after the above information has been submitted. The Aadhaar Card enrollment number enables online Aadhaar Card tracking. You can find the Enrolment ID number on the UIDAI website if you’ve misplaced it.

An Aadhaar Card takes 60 to 90 days on average to process.

Where is the aadhaar card mandatory?

Even though its complete potential is still debatable, there are compulsions in the following cases:

  1. Aadhaar Card is compulsory for farmers to avail of subsidized food grains and crop insurance benefits.
  2. The card is necessary to avail of schemes like the Soil Health Card and Soil Health Management.
  3. Housing subsidies would be given to all the workers in the iron ore and limestone sectors according to the cards linked to their Aadhaar.
  4. Those who propose to apply for training to be given by Integrated Child Development Services under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and Child Development would be required to have an Aadhaar Card.
  5. Aadhaar Cards are necessary for whoever intends to avail the entitlement of supplementary nutrition programs.
  6. Under the Grih Kalyan Kendra Scheme, the Benefit will be provided only based on an Aadhaar Card.
  7. Financial Aid can be obtained now only with an Aadhaar Card. The National Mission for the Empowerment of Women has made Compulsory an Aadhaar card.
  8. Maternity benefit programs, as well as the Integrated Child Protection Scheme, will make Aadhaar cards Essential to avail of the schemes.
  9. Women desiring vocational training, Loans, and many other activities will now require only an Aadhaar card to apply for.
  10. An Aadhaar card has to be compulsorily issued to children with disabilities between the age bracket of 6&14 to avail of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan scheme.
  11. It is also mandatory for all those who wish to avail of the e-panchayat training facilities and for all the students who wish to get scholarships in any college.
  12. Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims have to compulsorily possess an Aadhaar card to avail of government aid.
  13. Aadhaar Card is necessary to be possessed by persons who file IT returns.
  14. AADHAAR Card is required for any new application for a PAN Card.
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FAQ's

Ans: To apply for an Aadhaar Card you have to visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre and follow the following steps:

 

  • Locate an enrollment centre near your place.
  • Get the enrolment form for Aadhaar from the centre or download it in advance from the website of UIDAI and fill it up.
  • Attach copies of proof of identity, address, and date of birth along with the form.
  • Your fingerprints and iris scan will be taken as biometric data at the enrolment centre.
  • You will get an acknowledgement slip mentioning an enrolment number after enrolment through which you can track the status of your Aadhaar Card.
  • Locate an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre near you.
  • Fill out the Aadhaar Enrolment Form available at the centre or download it from the UIDAI website and fill it in advance.
  • Submit the completed form along with supporting documents such as proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of date of birth.
  • Your biometric data, including fingerprints and iris scan, will be captured at the enrolment centre.
  • After the enrolment process, you will be provided with an acknowledgement slip containing an enrolment number that you can use to track the status of your Aadhaar Card.

Ans. According to a recent decision of the Supreme Court of India, obtaining an Aadhaar card is not necessary for every citizen of India. On the other hand, the government has the right to require Aadhaar for certain transactions. But it is not compulsory to carry the Aadhaar card to be used as valid identity proof.

Ans: No, according to the recent decision of the Supreme Court, it is not necessary to link your bank account with your Aadhaar Card. In case you do so, you can make transactions/ transfer funds through your Aadhaar number

Ans: No, according to a recent announcement, an Aadhaar Card is necessary to be able to file returns for income tax in India.

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