Aadhaar Update: Important Rule Announced, Applications May Be Rejected If Not Followed – Act Now
In a significant move, the Assam government has introduced strict regulations for Aadhaar card applications . Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that all new applicants in the state will now be required to submit their National Register of Citizens (NRC) application receipt number. This step aims to streamline the Aadhaar application process and curb illegal immigration.
Aadhaar Applications Now Linked to NRC
During a recent statement, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed concern over the high number of Aadhaar applications, which exceeds the state's population. This discrepancy has raised questions about the presence of illegal immigrants in the state. To address this issue, the state government has made it mandatory for new applicants to submit their NRC application receipt number. Sarma emphasized that this step is crucial to halt the entry of illegal foreigners, particularly from neighboring Bangladesh.
However, the Chief Minister clarified that the rule will not apply to the 9.55 lakh individuals whose biometrics were locked during the NRC process. These individuals will receive their Aadhaar cards without additional requirements. Sarma also highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to accelerate the identification of illegal immigrants, with several individuals already being deported in recent months.
What is NRC ?
The National Register of Citizens (NRC) is a register that lists all valid Indian citizens. The primary purpose of the NRC is to identify illegal immigrants and maintain a record of legitimate citizens. Initially implemented in Assam under the supervision of the Supreme Court in 2013, the NRC was authorized by an amendment to the Citizenship Act of 1955 in 2003. Though the NRC is currently limited to Assam, the Indian government has announced plans to extend it nationwide in the future.
Updates in Aadhaar Application Process
In addition to the new NRC-linked rule, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a significant update in the Aadhaar application process. Applicants aged 18 and above can expect their Aadhaar cards within six months of enrollment. A three-tier verification system has been put in place, involving national, state, and district-level verification.
After an individual submits their enrollment at an Aadhaar service center, the data is first sent to UIDAI’s data center in Bengaluru. From there, it undergoes verification at the national capital, and then at the state and district levels. This multi-layered verification ensures a thorough check of each applicant’s credentials before the Aadhaar card is issued. The verification process has already begun at both state and district levels.
The new Aadhaar application rules in Assam reflect the government's determination to strengthen the identity verification process and curb illegal immigration. By linking Aadhaar applications to NRC receipts and implementing a rigorous verification process, the state is taking firm steps to ensure only legitimate citizens receive Aadhaar cards.
Aadhaar Applications Now Linked to NRC
During a recent statement, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed concern over the high number of Aadhaar applications, which exceeds the state's population. This discrepancy has raised questions about the presence of illegal immigrants in the state. To address this issue, the state government has made it mandatory for new applicants to submit their NRC application receipt number. Sarma emphasized that this step is crucial to halt the entry of illegal foreigners, particularly from neighboring Bangladesh.
However, the Chief Minister clarified that the rule will not apply to the 9.55 lakh individuals whose biometrics were locked during the NRC process. These individuals will receive their Aadhaar cards without additional requirements. Sarma also highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to accelerate the identification of illegal immigrants, with several individuals already being deported in recent months.
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What is NRC ?
The National Register of Citizens (NRC) is a register that lists all valid Indian citizens. The primary purpose of the NRC is to identify illegal immigrants and maintain a record of legitimate citizens. Initially implemented in Assam under the supervision of the Supreme Court in 2013, the NRC was authorized by an amendment to the Citizenship Act of 1955 in 2003. Though the NRC is currently limited to Assam, the Indian government has announced plans to extend it nationwide in the future.
Updates in Aadhaar Application Process
In addition to the new NRC-linked rule, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a significant update in the Aadhaar application process. Applicants aged 18 and above can expect their Aadhaar cards within six months of enrollment. A three-tier verification system has been put in place, involving national, state, and district-level verification.
After an individual submits their enrollment at an Aadhaar service center, the data is first sent to UIDAI’s data center in Bengaluru. From there, it undergoes verification at the national capital, and then at the state and district levels. This multi-layered verification ensures a thorough check of each applicant’s credentials before the Aadhaar card is issued. The verification process has already begun at both state and district levels.
The new Aadhaar application rules in Assam reflect the government's determination to strengthen the identity verification process and curb illegal immigration. By linking Aadhaar applications to NRC receipts and implementing a rigorous verification process, the state is taking firm steps to ensure only legitimate citizens receive Aadhaar cards.
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