Letters: Identity crisis

Aadhaar cards issued so far should be converted into multipurpose single index numbers

With reference to Shrimi Choudhary’s report, “PAN deactivation jolt for tax evaders in stock market” (August 16), the issue is not just about tax evaders. Frequent meddling into citizens’ identity by the authorities is making them embarrassed, especially those who are not involved in any crime, financial or otherwise.
 
Last week, at the check-in counter of a reputed hotel in Mumbai, I saw a guest being asked to produce “some identity proof other than PAN card”. The guest produced his Aadhaar card, which was accepted. While waiting in the lobby, the guest casually asked me why PAN was not