By Express News Service
Published: 25th October 2014 06:04 AM
Last Updated: 25th October 2014 06:04 AMCHENNAI: The
Aadhaar card outlets functioning out of the Chennai Corporation’s zonal offices, will continue to operate that way as the Directorate of Census Operations has decided to give them permanent status.
The nodal agency, which processes Aadhaar applications in the State, is also contemplating setting up permanent Aadhaar centres in unit offices, although a final decision is yet to be taken on how many unit offices will be included in this plan.
Speaking to Express, a revenue official attached to the Chennai Corporation said that discussions were underway to determine how many unit offices will be awarded this facility.
“There is no change to the way zonal offices process applications. Aadhaar outlets at these places will now be afforded permanent status,” the official said.
“The basic idea behind setting up these centres in unit offices is its ease of access. To start with, the facility could be set up in one or two unit offices on a pilot basis,” the official added.
Zonal officials told Express that there will be no change to the way Aadhaar application is processed. “As always, applicants can approach the zonal office. They will be intimated of an appointment date via SMS for registration of their biometric data,” an official said.
However, a few zonal officials said that the Directorate of Census Operations was yet to provide them mobile units, which was affecting faster coverage.
“Without facilities such as mobile units and privileges such as VIP coverage, processing of applications take a long time. There is no channel to fast track applications of those in urgent need,” an official said.