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THE AADHAAR (TARGETED DELIVERY OF FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUBSIDIES, BENEFITS AND SERVICES) ACT, 2016

The Madhya Pradesh Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2019

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This Act establishes the legal framework for India's Aadhaar unique identification system. It mandates the registration of residents to receive a unique identity number, enabling the government to deliver subsidies, benefits, and public services more efficiently by verifying individual identities. By linking financial assistance directly to citizens, the law aims to eliminate duplicate entries, reduce leakage of public funds, and prevent fraudulent claims. It applies nationwide and extends to individuals outside the country who commit offenses, ensuring a comprehensive approach to governance and public welfare.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II ENROLMENT →

  1. 3Aadhaar number
  2. 3AAadhaar number of children
  3. 4Properties of Aadhaar number
  4. 5Special measures for issuance of Aadhaar number to certain category of persons
  5. 6Update of certain information

Chapter III AUTHENTICATION →

  1. 7Proof of Aadhaar number necessary for receipt of certain subsidies, benefits and services, etc.
  2. 8Authentication of Aadhaar number
  3. 8AOffline verification of Aadhaar number
  4. 9Aadhaar number not evidence of citizenship or domicile, etc.
  5. 10Central Identities Data Repository.

Chapter IV UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AUTHORITYOF INIDA →

  1. 11Establishment of Authority.
  2. 12Composition of Authority.
  3. 13Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members of Authority.
  4. 14Term of office and other conditions of service of Chairperson and Members.
  5. 15Removal of Chairperson and Members.
  6. 16Restrictions on Chairperson or Members on employment after cessation of office.
  7. 17Functions of Chairperson.
  8. 18Chief executive officer.
  9. 19Meetings of Authority.
  10. 20Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Authority.
  11. 21Officers and other employees of Authority
  12. 22Transfer of assets, liabilities of Authority
  13. 23Powers and functions of Authority
  14. 23APower of Authority to issue directions

Chapter V GRANTS, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT AND ANNUAL REPORT →

  1. 24Grants by Central Government
  2. 25Fund
  3. 26Accounts and audit
  4. 27Returns and annual report, etc

Chapter VI PROTECTIONOF INFORMATION →

  1. 28Security and confidentiality of information
  2. 29Restriction on sharing information
  3. 30Biometric information deemed to be sensitive personal information
  4. 31Alteration of demographic information or biometric information
  5. 32Access to own information and records of requests for authentication
  6. 33Disclosure of information in certain cases
  7. 33APenalty for failure to comply with provisions of this Act, rules, regulations and directions
  8. 33BPower to adjudicate
  9. 33CAppeals to Appellate Tribunal
  10. 33DProcedure and powers of the Appellate Tribunal
  11. 33EAppeal to Supreme Court of India
  12. 33FCivil court not to have jurisdiction

Chapter VII OFFENCESAND PENALTIES →

  1. 34Penalty for impersonation at time of enrolment
  2. 35Penalty for impersonation of Aadhaar number holder by changing demographic information or biometric information
  3. 36Penalty for impersonation
  4. 37Penalty for disclosing identity information
  5. 38Penalty for unauthorised access to the Central Identities Data Repository
  6. 39Penalty for tampering with data in Central Identities Data Repository
  7. 40Penalty for unauthorised use by requesting entity or offline verification-seeking entity
  8. 41Penalty for non-compliance with intimation requirements
  9. 42General penalty
  10. 43Offences by companies
  11. 44Act to apply for offence or contravention committed outside India.
  12. 45Power to investigate offences.
  13. 46Penalties not to interfere with other punishments.
  14. 47Cognizance of offences.

Chapter VIII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 48Power of Central Government to supersede Authority.
  2. 49Members, officers, etc., to be public servants.
  3. 50Power of Central Government to issue directions.
  4. 50AExemption from tax on income.
  5. 51Delegation.
  6. 52Protection of action taken in good faith.
  7. 53Power of Central Government to make rules.
  8. 54Power of Authority to make regulations.
  9. 55Laying of rules and regulations before Parliament
  10. 56Application of other laws not barred
  11. 58Power to remove difficulties
  12. 59Savings

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