Aadhaar holders who had been issued the distinctive ID greater than 10 years again however haven’t up to date their particulars since then are being urged to replace identification and residence proof paperwork, UIDAI stated on Tuesday.
In a press release, UIDAI — the federal government company that points Aadhaar numbers — stated the updation could be carried out on-line in addition to at Aadhaar centres.
It stated those that had been issued the distinctive identification quantity greater than 10 years again and haven’t carried out any updation because the concern are being “requested” to replace their paperwork.
UIDAI, nevertheless, didn’t say if this updation is necessary.
“Any one who had acquired their Aadhaar made 10 years again and never up to date the data in any of the following years are being requested to do doc updation,” it stated.
The updation of identification doc and proof of residence is being carried out on fee of the requisite payment.
“This facility could be accessed on My Aadhaar portal or by visiting nearest Aadhaar centre,” it added.
Aadhaar programme establishes identification by iris, fingerprint and pictures.
During the last 10 years, Aadhaar quantity has emerged as a supply of identification for people, the assertion stated. The Aadhaar quantity is utilized in totally different authorities schemes and companies.
To avail of presidency advantages, people are anticipated to replace Aadhaar knowledge in order to keep away from any inconvenience in identification/certification, it added.