Aadhaar

The Supreme Court recently ruled that the revocation of around three crore ration cards by the Centre owing to non-linking with an Aadhaar card was "extremely severe" and demanded a response from the government.

Legal Aspect of Aadhaar

  • Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 also known as Aadhaar Act, 2016.

Arguments in Favour of Aadhaar Imposition

  • Aadhaar helps in easily availing government subsidies and benefits.
  • Overcomes multiple ID card flaws as it is applicable everywhere.
  • Reduces the role of middlemen as Aadhaar ensures identification of beneficiaries to whom the subsidy is transferred directly without the ....
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