In 2009, I became extremely concerned with the concept of Unique Identity for various reasons. Connected with many like minded highly educated people who were all concerned.
On 18th May 2010, I started this Blog to capture anything and everything I came across on the topic. This blog with its million hits is a testament to my concerns about loss of privacy and fear of the ID being misused and possible Criminal activities it could lead to.
In 2017 the Supreme Court of India gave its verdict after one of the longest hearings on any issue. I did my bit and appealed to the Supreme Court Judges too through an On Line Petition.
In 2019 the Aadhaar Legislation has been revised and passed by the two houses of the Parliament of India making it Legal. I am no Legal Eagle so my Opinion carries no weight except with people opposed to the very concept.
In 2019, this Blog now just captures on a Daily Basis list of Articles Published on anything to do with Aadhaar as obtained from Daily Google Searches and nothing more. Cannot burn the midnight candle any longer.
"In Matters of Conscience, the Law of Majority has no place"- Mahatma Gandhi
Ram Krishnaswamy
Sydney, Australia.

Aadhaar

The UIDAI has taken two successive governments in India and the entire world for a ride. It identifies nothing. It is not unique. The entire UID data has never been verified and audited. The UID cannot be used for governance, financial databases or anything. It’s use is the biggest threat to national security since independence. – Anupam Saraph 2018

When I opposed Aadhaar in 2010 , I was called a BJP stooge. In 2016 I am still opposing Aadhaar for the same reasons and I am told I am a Congress die hard. No one wants to see why I oppose Aadhaar as it is too difficult. Plus Aadhaar is FREE so why not get one ? Ram Krishnaswamy

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.-Mahatma Gandhi

In matters of conscience, the law of the majority has no place.Mahatma Gandhi

“The invasion of privacy is of no consequence because privacy is not a fundamental right and has no meaning under Article 21. The right to privacy is not a guaranteed under the constitution, because privacy is not a fundamental right.” Article 21 of the Indian constitution refers to the right to life and liberty -Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi

“There is merit in the complaints. You are unwittingly allowing snooping, harassment and commercial exploitation. The information about an individual obtained by the UIDAI while issuing an Aadhaar card shall not be used for any other purpose, save as above, except as may be directed by a court for the purpose of criminal investigation.”-A three judge bench headed by Justice J Chelameswar said in an interim order.

Legal scholar Usha Ramanathan describes UID as an inverse of sunshine laws like the Right to Information. While the RTI makes the state transparent to the citizen, the UID does the inverse: it makes the citizen transparent to the state, she says.

Good idea gone bad
I have written earlier that UID/Aadhaar was a poorly designed, unreliable and expensive solution to the really good idea of providing national identification for over a billion Indians. My petition contends that UID in its current form violates the right to privacy of a citizen, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. This is because sensitive biometric and demographic information of citizens are with enrolment agencies, registrars and sub-registrars who have no legal liability for any misuse of this data. This petition has opened up the larger discussion on privacy rights for Indians. The current Article 21 interpretation by the Supreme Court was done decades ago, before the advent of internet and today’s technology and all the new privacy challenges that have arisen as a consequence.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MP Rajya Sabha

“What is Aadhaar? There is enormous confusion. That Aadhaar will identify people who are entitled for subsidy. No. Aadhaar doesn’t determine who is eligible and who isn’t,” Jairam Ramesh

But Aadhaar has been mythologised during the previous government by its creators into some technology super force that will transform governance in a miraculous manner. I even read an article recently that compared Aadhaar to some revolution and quoted a 1930s historian, Will Durant.Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Rajya Sabha MP

“I know you will say that it is not mandatory. But, it is compulsorily mandatorily voluntary,” Jairam Ramesh, Rajya Saba April 2017.

August 24, 2017: The nine-judge Constitution Bench rules that right to privacy is “intrinsic to life and liberty”and is inherently protected under the various fundamental freedoms enshrined under Part III of the Indian Constitution

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the World; indeed it's the only thing that ever has"

“Arguing that you don’t care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don’t care about free speech because you have nothing to say.” -Edward Snowden

In the Supreme Court, Meenakshi Arora, one of the senior counsel in the case, compared it to living under a general, perpetual, nation-wide criminal warrant.

Had never thought of it that way, but living in the Aadhaar universe is like living in a prison. All of us are treated like criminals with barely any rights or recourse and gatekeepers have absolute power on you and your life.

Announcing the launch of the # BreakAadhaarChainscampaign, culminating with events in multiple cities on 12th Jan. This is the last opportunity to make your voice heard before the Supreme Court hearings start on 17th Jan 2018. In collaboration with @no2uidand@rozi_roti.

UIDAI's security seems to be founded on four time tested pillars of security idiocy

1) Denial

2) Issue fiats and point finger

3) Shoot messenger

4) Bury head in sand.

God Save India

Thursday, May 9, 2019

14130 - Aadhaar Articles Dated 8th April 2019


Aadhaar Makes India A Data Rich Nation In The Age of Information
Analytics India Magazine
This seems to be the thoughts behind the Indian government's push for Aadhaar, which is now the world's biggest biometric ID database. Containing ...

DHFL Gets National Housing Bank's Nod to Sell Stake in Aadhaar Housing Finance
News18
In February, the special committee of DHFL's board of directors had accorded approval to disinvest the company's entire 9.15% stake in Aadhaar ...

Aadhaar-based punching system in govt. offices in six months
The Hindu
The government has decided to introduce Aadhaar-based biometric punching system in government offices in the State within six months.

WOW! Link Aadhaar card, open Fixed Deposits, order cheque book, pay bills on Twitter - This is ...
Zee Business
While we are still dependent on internet banking and bank branches to carry out financial transactions, banking sector has gone one level up.

PM Kisan scheme: 2.25 crore farmers received Rs 2000 since April 1
Business Today
A senior official, about the scheme, said, "Initially, Aadhaar was not mandatory for the PM-Kisan cash transfer to beneficiary bank accounts and the ...

PM Kisan scheme: Over 2.25 crore farmers get Rs 2000 since April 1
Financial Express
“Initially, Aadhaar was not mandatory for the PM-Kisan cash transfer to beneficiary bank accounts and the payment was made even if a farmer had ...

Long-term investors must not worry about Lok Sabha election results
Financial Express
Stock markets are generally seen as an indicator or predictor of the economy. How the economy in a growing country like India will pan out in the ...

Assam Rifles accused of torturing Manipur man for not carrying identity card
The Hindu
While the others showed theirs, Mr Konghay could not as he had lost his Aadhaar card a few days ago. The Assam Rifles personnel allegedly dragged ...

Documents required for filing ITR
Economic Times
Providing Aadhaar details is mandatory to successfully file your ITR. According to section 139AA of the Income-tax Act, an individual is required to ...

Online system to weed out false disability claims
Deccan Herald
... issued a new disability card with a unique number, like an Aadhaar card,” Swamy said. “If the person fails to show up, the application is cancelled.”.

'Ayushman Bharat – Arogya Karnataka': Health Card distribution in full swing at 20 centres
Star of Mysore
Health Cards are distributed only after the biometric verification for all BPL, APL and Aadhaar card holders. Such cards are being distributed at ...

Kerala: Biometric punching for all government offices
Times of India
The punching machines that are Aadhaar-based and has the recognition of unique identification authority of India (UIDAI), must be installed at all ...

Vistara recruitment: Check walk-in interview details, eligibility and required documents
Times Now
New Delhi: If you want to work with Vistara airlines then here is the chance. Vistara is inviting experienced cabin crew and cabin crew In-charge ...

ICSI Members mandatorily provide PAN details at the time of making payment of Annual ...
taxscan.in (press release)
The Members shall be required to provide the details of their PAN mandatorily and Aadhaar Number optionally at the time of making payment of ...

Strong gale knocks down 1.25 lakh banana plants
Times of India
“We are collecting the list of farmers and their bank and Aadhaar details. We would compile it and through the district collector send it to the state for ...

VITEEE 2019: VIT Counselling Begins Tomorrow
NDTV
Students will be permitted to attend only once and should carry the counselling e- admit card and copy of the Aadhaar Card. According to the NIRF ...

NEET-SS 2019 Application Forms released at natboard.edu.in, here's how to apply
News Nation
A valid photo ID proof in original, which may be any one of the following - PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, or Aadhaar Card.

DNB Post MBBS and DNB Post Diploma Counseling 2019: NBE releases notice for Biometric and ...
Education Medical Dialogues
New Delhi: Through a recent notification, National Board of Examinations (NBE) informed about the Biometric and Certificate Verification of DNB (Post ...

Easy and Simple Steps to Avail Collateral-Free Business Loans
Odisha Diary
KYC documents – PAN, Aadhaar, Driving License, Passport, Voter ID, etc. Proof of business existence – Any certificate confirming the constitution of ...

RRB JE 2019 CBT 1 Starts from 22 May; Exam City and Date Out Soon
AglaSem News
The photo should be the same as that uploaded in the application form and the valid id card can be voter id card, passport aadhaar card, etc.
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