BROKER-MENACE SPOILS AADHAAR IN MYSORE
Address proof generated in a jiffy
Address proof generated in a jiffy
Mysore, Jan. 2 (KCU&RK)-
A plethora of irregularities and scams seem to have surfaced in city with respect to implementation of Aadhaar scheme to issue Unique Identification Number (UID) to the residents. It is learnt that it is an uphill task to get UID through proper channel. The process of photographing the individual and submission of biometric data is cumbersome and very time-consuming, may be a month or even more.
The irony is that tipping the brokers on footpaths will land the UID card in the hand of the applicant in a jiffy sans any hassle. To obtain Aadhaar card, submission of proof of address is mandatory. Surprisingly, such an important document too is made available by the broker. It is a pity that such a blatant mistake is happening right under the noses of the officers concerned whose nexus with the brokers cannot be ruled out.
No wonder the way it is going, even terrorists may easily get Aadhar cards. To recall, the suspected Pak terrorists Fahad and Hussain caught in city four years ago had got an affidavit from a Notary to ascertain the address of their dwelling, according to sources. A private TV channel had brought to light the mafia involving lawyers who arranged to provide phot-borne documents to suspected terrorists behind bars to obtain Aadhaar cards.
The irony is, a broker is said to have got an affidavit ready in the name of Nandan Nilekani, Chairman, Unique Identification Authority of India, stating that he resides at Hebbal extension here and a token too has been issued to get photographed. So a look alike of Nilekani can walk away with the Aadhaar card in a jiffy, according to sources.
Residents say that "there is no transparency in Aadhaar process. The outsourced company takes no responsibility. People are shunted here and there for getting photographed or collection of biometric data. The much-hyped scheme of the Union Government looks a hoax the way it is being implemented taking the citizens for a ride and catering anti-social elements through brokers."
Addl. DC clarifies
Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr. C.G. Betsurmath has clarified to Star of Mysore that an affidavit from a Notary cannot be considered as an address proof. "Such complaints will be looked into and the concerned staff will be punished legally. Criminal cases will be booked on people indulging in illegal activities in distribution of Aadhaar card. The applications will be given free of cost. Photographing and collection of biometric data will be done as per schedule without intervention of any middlemen. The outsourced agency COMAT will be strictly instructed to adhere to the set norms," he said.