Cabinet nod for Aadhaar as ID proof at banks, telcos

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  • The Union Cabinet has approved a Bill to allow voluntary submission of Aadhaar as identity proof for use by private entities such as banks and telecom companies.
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  • The government will introduce the Bill in the first session of Parliament.
  • Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019:
    (1) The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019’ will replace an ordinance promulgated by the President on 2nd March, 2019.
    (2) It gives a child an option to exit from Aadhaar on attaining 18 years of age.
    (3) The Bill proposes deletion of section 57 of the Aadhaar Act that bars use of Aadhaar by private entities.
    (4) It will also provide for civil penalties for violation of Aadhaar.
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The hindu




Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 13th Jun 2019
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