Consider the following statements :
- Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.
- Once issued, the Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 4 — None of the above
Both statements regarding Aadhaar are incorrect. The Aadhaar Act explicitly clarifies that Aadhaar is only a proof of identity and residence, not citizenship or domicile. Additionally, UIDAI has the authority to deactivate or omit Aadhaar numbers under specific circumstances, making Statement 2 also incorrect.
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: Aadhaar card cannot be used as proof of citizenship or domicile; it only serves as proof of identity and residence as per the Aadhaar Act, 2016.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: The UIDAI can deactivate Aadhaar numbers temporarily and in certain cases can permanently omit them from the database.
📝 Short Notes: Aadhaar - Key Legal Provisions
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Legal Basis | Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 |
| Purpose | Proof of identity and residence only; NOT proof of citizenship or domicile |
| Issuing Authority | Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), statutory authority under Ministry of Electronics and IT |
| Constitutional Validity | Upheld by Supreme Court in K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2018) with certain restrictions |
| Deactivation/Omission | UIDAI can deactivate (temporarily) or omit (permanently) Aadhaar numbers under specific conditions like duplicate enrollment, false information, or security concerns |
| Voluntary Nature | SC ruled that Aadhaar cannot be made mandatory for bank accounts, mobile connections, school admissions; mandatory only for PAN, filing IT returns, and welfare schemes |
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