Aadhaar Card Legal Status
Question
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1.
Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.
- 2.
Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.
Options
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: Aadhaar card has been held by courts as not definitive proof of citizenship or domicile, though it can serve as a supporting document. Statement 2 is incorrect: According to the Aadhaar Act, an Aadhaar number can be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority (UIDAI) under certain circumstances, such as at the resident's request or in cases of fraud. The Aadhaar Act provides for the possibility of deactivation. Therefore, neither statement is correct. > Aadhaar limitations: Not citizenship proof and can be deactivated by UIDAI. Answer: d
Question details
Year
2018
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q12
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Constitutional Rights and Identity Documents
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Current Affairs - Aadhaar Act and Supreme Court Judgments
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