Srinath Vudali,TNN | Jul 31, 2015, 01.30 AM IST
HYDERABAD: K Jaya Prasad, a businessman, wanted termination of hypothecation on his Maruti Alto's registration certificate and subsequently wanted to put it up for sale. However, his plans went for a toss as RTA-Khairatabad officials insisted on his Aadhaar card, which he did not have, to entertain his application. Incidentally, the Supreme Court had made it clear some time ago that Aadhaar should not be made mandatory for any transaction.
Like Jaya Prasad, hundreds of applicants have been turned away in the past four days by transport officials for want of Aadhaar. On July 27, the transport department made Aadhaar mandatory for any transaction. "The Supreme Court had made it clear that Aadhaar should not be made mandatory, but my application was rejected as I do not have one. I was ready to produce my passport or voter ID or any other ID proof, but authorities are not entertaining any of them," Jaya Prasad, a resident of Narayanguda, said.
In another case, a B Com student AS Karthik, who had obtained a learner's licence (LL) some months ago, applied for a slot to seek permanent licence, but could not book one as the online application sought his Aadhaar details. As his LL would expire on August 9, he has no option, but renew it till he gets an Aadhaar card.
In Medchal, a goods vehicle was seized by RTA officials for various violations. Vehicle owner M Santosh was prepared to pay a penalty of nearly Rs 15,000 for failing to comply with tax and other rules, but was turned away as he had no Aadhaar number and the system cannot process the penalty payment.
Across Telangana, thousands of people have been hit by the new Aadhaar rule, the implementation of which was not announced either through website or media. Officials just pasted notices at their offices a couple of days ago before implementation of the rule.
When contacted, transport commissioner Sandeep Sultania was inaccessible. Joint transport commissioner (Hyderabad) T Raghunath told TOI that a solution would be worked out in a couple of days for those not possessing Aadhaar. "The commissioner is likely to take a decision on the Aadhaar rule and an announcement will be made soon," Raghunath said.