The Maharashtra Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016
The Maharashtra Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016
General20169 sections
This Act empowers the Maharashtra government to mandate Aadhaar authentication for receiving state-funded subsidies, benefits, and services. It applies to individuals eligible for financial aid or assistance paid out of the state's Consolidated Fund or related agency funds. The law aims to ensure greater transparency and prevent fraud or wasteful spending by verifying the true identity of beneficiaries, ensuring that public resources reach the correct people efficiently.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Proof of Aadhaar number necessary for receipt of certain subsidies, benefits and services, etc.
- 4. Notifying Schemes by State Government.
- 5. Application of Chapters III and VI of Central Act.
- 6. Act to be in addition and not in derogation of any other law.
- 7. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 8. Power to make rules.
- 9. Power to remove difficulty.
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