Aadhar mandatory for all schemes: SC constitution bench to decide

The unique identification system main aim was to deliver welfare benefits without misuse to people of the country. Especially for the last two years, we are seeing the use of Aadhar application branching each and every government activity.

Central, as well as state governments, have linked Aadhar with various services.Some Private companies have also utilized this for employment recruitment purposes.Some Schools are taking the biometric facility in children's administration purposes also. There seems no end for the demand of Aadhar.

Currently, banks ask Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Aadhar for opening an account. Currently, the banks and telecom companies have advised the customers to update their Aadhar so that their services won't be interrupted.The Government has extended the deadline of Aadhar with SIM card of mobile and various other services till March 31.Many people who are the beneficiaries of the government schemes feel that the government is an intrusion of the privacy.



Meanwhile, the recent judgment by the supreme court that 'Right to privacy' is a Fundamental right has also given impetus to growing criticism. However, the Apex court has yesterday referred the case of making Aadhar mandatory for various welfare schemes to a constitutional bench which would start hearing petitions from November end.

However, the Central Government has time and again sought to ally the fears of people about the misuse of the biometric details and has said that there are clear provisions in the Aadhar act which mandates strict punishments such as fine and jail term for 3 years if any agency violates the act and misuses the data. The govt has also said that Linking Aadhar with various schemes has saved nearly Rs 60,000 cr of public money.

Finally Public still fear to give their Aadhar details because of Increasing cybercrime.lets wait what the supreme court decides on this issue.