Page 13 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Aadhaar now alternative for payments above Rs 50,000: Revenue Secy Pandey
This follows the Budget allowing interchangeability of PAN and Aadhaar
 "Aadhaar now alternative for payments above Rs 50,000: Revenue Secy Pandey")
Aadhaar can be used for cash transactions beyond Rs 50,000 in place of PAN
Banks and other institutions will make backend upgrades to allow acceptance of Aadhaar in all places where quoting PAN is now mandatory, says Revenue Secretary
 "Aadhaar can be used for cash transactions beyond Rs 50,000 in place of PAN")
Budget 2019: PAN, Aadhaar interchangeable for filing of IT returns, says FM
Sitharaman said Aadhaar card for NRIs with Indian passports will be issued after their arrival in India, without waiting for the mandatory 180 days
 "Budget 2019: PAN, Aadhaar interchangeable for filing of IT returns, says FM")
Aadhaar bill gets Cabinet nod, to be introduced in next Parliament session
The Bill will be introduced in next session of Parliament
 "Aadhaar bill gets Cabinet nod, to be introduced in next Parliament session")
'Dissent on Aadhaar' is essential reading for believers and sceptics alike
A collection of 15 well-argued essays is essential reading for believers and sceptics alike, says Vipul Mudgal
 "'Dissent on Aadhaar' is essential reading for believers and sceptics alike")
Not linked your PAN with Aadhaar yet? Deadline extended by 6 months
This is the sixth time the government has extended the deadline for individuals to link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) to Aadhaar
 "Not linked your PAN with Aadhaar yet? Deadline extended by 6 months")
Govt extends deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar by 6 months
The recent extension for intimating Aadhaar number and linking it with PAN is September 30, unless specifically exempted, the IT department said
PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline ends today: Here's how you link both the cards
Today (March 31) is the last date to link PAN with Aadhaar. It will not be possible to file income tax returns unless you link both the cards, Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so
 "PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline ends today: Here's how you link both the cards")
Govt move to charge us for Aadhaar e-KYC to make services costly: Industry
The Cabinet had last week enacted the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019, which will allow use of Aadhaar number as a voluntary KYC mechanism
 "Govt move to charge us for Aadhaar e-KYC to make services costly: Industry")
Ordinance to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar to rekindle privacy debate
The 'voluntary' nature of Aadhaar has been a contentious issue, with most industry players creating conditions more conducive for Aadhaar to be used as a proof of identification
 "Ordinance to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar to rekindle privacy debate")
Cabinet approves Aadhaar ordinance to allow its use as identity proof
The amendment provides for stiff penalties for violation of norms set for the use of Aadhaar and violation of privacy
No data 'leak' from Aadhaar database, security controls robust: UIDAI to HC
UIDAI's affidavit was filed in response to a petition by Kerala-based lawyer Shamnad Basheer who has alleged that there were several breaches of the Aadhaar system
Indians over 65, under 15 can now use Aadhaar to enter Nepal, Bhutan
Earlier, persons over 65 and under 15 could show their PAN card, driving licence, CGHS card or ration card, but not the Aadhaar, to prove their identity and visit the two countries
 "Indians over 65, under 15 can now use Aadhaar to enter Nepal, Bhutan")
Soon, you will have to mandatorily link Aadhaar with your driving licence
'This is how we are changing the quality of life in India,' said the Union Law Minister
 "Soon, you will have to mandatorily link Aadhaar with your driving licence")
Linking Aadhaar and driving licence to be mandatory soon: Law minister
Eulogising about the Centre's 'Digital India' programme, the minister claimed that it had bridged the urban-rural divide
 "Linking Aadhaar and driving licence to be mandatory soon: Law minister")
Aadhaar savings can fund 3 schemes of the size of Ayushman Bharat: Jaitley
The savings can fund three public welfare schemes of the magnitude of Ayushman Bharat, said FM Arun Jaitley
 "Aadhaar savings can fund 3 schemes of the size of Ayushman Bharat: Jaitley")
Why Modi govt is amending Aadhaar Act and what it means for your privacy
Critics allege that with the new Bill, the Centre is looking to circumvent the Supreme Court order passed earlier this year
 "Why Modi govt is amending Aadhaar Act and what it means for your privacy")
Registering for Aadhaar in 2019
It is a lot less scary registering for Aadhaar in 2019 than it was in 2010, given how the authentication modalities have since evolved
 "Registering for Aadhaar in 2019")
Aadhaar Act amended to bar private entities from storing individuals' data
The amendment says that UIDAI can now give directions as it may consider necessary to any entity in the Aadhaar ecosystem
 "Aadhaar Act amended to bar private entities from storing individuals' data")
Companies not complying with Aadhaar Act may be fined up to Rs 1 crore
Govt also plans to set up a UIDAI fund under the Aadhaar Act and has proposed that the authority be exempt from taxes on income
