AADHAAR RELATED ARTICLES: 14525 - 16th July 2020

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

Friday, July 17, 2020

14525 - 16th July 2020 - Aadhaar Daily Updates,

Aadhaar,
Daily update ⋅ 16 July 2020

How to link Aadhaar with income tax return (ITR)? Here's a step-by-step guide
CNBCTV18
As per the current income tax laws, an individual is required to quote or mention their Aadhaar number while filing income tax return (ITR). One can also ...

Want to download Aadhaar online? First, you must register this important data, else you can't
Zee Business
According to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), one cannot download Aadhaar without Aadhaar registered mobile number. However ...

How to download DigiLocker App, access CBSE Result mark sheet, certificates on Android, iOS
India TV
In case you don't have an Aadhar card, you can just enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number and complete the login process; Once this is ...

Income Tax latest update: More time to file ITR for FY20, rectify FY19 returns
Financial Express
... 120 days by post to CPC Bengaluru or e-verify through net banking, through Aadhaar OTP or through EVC on the income tax department website.

Switching jobs? Here is how to transfer your EPF account online
Zee Business
They need to ensure that bank account details and Aadhaar are digitally approved by the employer and UIDAI. How to transfer EPF online? Go to ' ...

Kanpur encounter: Family claims slain sharpshooter Prabhat Mishra was a minor
The New Indian Express
While the police mentioned he is 20, his family has come out with his documents including his Adhaar card and mark sheet to claim that Prabhat was ...

Udyam Registration For MSMEs: Things To Know
Goodreturns
Businesses which have the EM-II (entrepreneurs memorandum) or Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum or any other registration issued by an authority under ...

Tribal devpt office draws up programme for document-less 'Katkari' community
Times of India
Such is the state of the members that they do not even have ration cards—let alone being aware of Aadhaar cards—with the help of which they could ...

Pack your bags, Sonu Sood tells Bengal trio stuck in Pune
Devdiscourse
... a document with his tweet, giving details such as Aadhaar number, age and other relevant details. Sood, best known for playing antagonists in films, ...

Transport sector dreads hitting loss bump again
The New Indian Express
“I was informed that since my mobile number is not linked to my Aadhaar card, I won't be able to receive the compensation. But the bank says ...

Over 10 crore Farmers to Get PM Kisan Scheme's Next Instalment from August 1; Check Your ...
Krishi Jagran
Just click it and enter Aadhaar card details along with Captcha. After you click continue, then the system will let you know the status – whether you ...

Cops, KMC tackle challenge to unlock Telengabagan belt
Times of India
The Telengabagan side of Adhar Chandra Das Lane houses mainly standalone flats and buildings, while Arif Road on the Karbagan side has a slum.

Probe sought into Nayagarh starvation death
OrissaPOST
... was deprived of benefits under several government schemes due to administrative apathy and also due to non-possession of an Aadhaar card.

NGO member seeks justice for humiliation
Oherald
I helped him write a letter to CWC, South Goa to provide a copy of the birth certificate and Aadhaar Card and two photographs of his sister,” Vas ...

Delhi: 2 Held For Staging Fake Car Robberies To Get Insurance Money
Republic World
Some fake media ID cards, printing machine, plastic cards to make forged Aadhaar, PAN, voter IDs and credit cards were recovered, police said.

Covid-19 helpdesks at Trichy station await train operations
Times of India
The same way, revenue officials can check identification proofs such as Aadhaar card, voter's ID or driving license by maintaining proper distance,” a ...