Section 3 of The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016. in hindi
Aadhaar number.
- (1)Every resident shall be entitled to obtain an Aadhaar number by submitting his demographic information and biometric information by undergoing the process of enrolment: Provided that the Central Government may, from time to time, notify such other category of individuals who may be entitled to obtain an Aadhaar number.
- (2)The enrolling agency shall, at the time of enrolment, inform the individual undergoing enrolment of the following details in such manner as may be specified by regulations, namely: --
- (a)the manner in which the information shall be used;
- (b)the nature of recipients with whom the information is intended to be shared during authentication; and
- (c)the existence of a right to access information, the procedure for making requests for such access, and details of the person or department in-charge to whom such requests can be made.
- (3)On receipt of the demographic information and biometric information under sub-section (1), the Authority shall, after verifying the information, in such manner as may be specified by regulations, issue an Aadhaar number to such individual. 1[(4) The Aadhaar number issued to an individual under sub-section (3) shall be a twelve-digit identification number and any alternative virtual identity as an alternative to the actual Aadhaar number of an individual that shall be generated by the Authority in such manner as may be specified by regulations.]
Summary
- Every resident is entitled to get an Aadhaar number by going through the enrolment process.
- To enroll, a person must provide their demographic and biometric information.
- The agency doing the enrolment must tell you how your data will be used and who it might be shared with.
- You have a right to access your own information and must be told how to do that.
- The Authority can also create a virtual identity that can be used instead of the actual number.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Is everyone in India automatically given an Aadhaar number?
No, you are entitled to one, but you must undergo the enrolment process and submit your information to get it.
2. What must the enrolling agency tell me when I sign up?
They must tell you how your info will be used, who it will be shared with, and that you have a right to access your data.
3. Can the government give Aadhaar numbers to people who are not residents?
Yes, if the Central Government notifies a specific category of individuals who are allowed to get one.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 3 of The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016., what is the specific length of the Aadhaar number issued to an individual?
2.Under Section 3 of The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016., what information must a resident submit to be entitled to an Aadhaar number?
3.Under Section 3 of The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016., who has the power to notify other categories of individuals (besides residents) who may get an Aadhaar number?
4.Under Section 3 of The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016., which of these is a duty of the enrolling agency at the time of enrolment?