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Aadhaar Linkage: UIDAI provides various modes of authentication

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Aadhaar Linkage: UIDAI provides various modes of authentication

Aadhaar Linkage

Aadhaar Authentication using fingerprint depends upon number of factors viz. quality of fingerprint, network connectivity, placement of finger etc. However, few senior citizens, persons engaged in manual labour or individuals with specific disabilities may face difficulties in fingerprint authentication.

UIDAI provides various modes of authentication viz Demographic, Biometric (Finger Print + IRIS), OTP and Multi-factor authentication. The Service Provider may choose suitable mode(s) of authentication.

As per para 14(1)(i) of Aadhaar (Authentication) Regulation 2016, a requesting entity has to implement exception-handing mechanisms and back-up identity authentication mechanisms to ensure seamless provision of authentication services to Aadhaar number holders.

Further, DBT Mission, Cabinet Secretariat vide their letter dated 19.12.2017 has issued guidelines on exception handling for use of Aadhaar in benefit schemes of Government, which inter-alia has stipulated the following mechanism in respect of cases where Aadhaar authentication fails:

i.Departments and Bank Branches may make provisions for IRIS scanners along with fingerprint scanners, wherever feasible.

ii.In cases of failure due to lack of connectivity, offline authentication system such as QR code bases coupons, Mobile based OTP or TOTP may be explored.

iii.In all cases where online authentication is not feasible, the benefit/ service may be provided on the basis of possession of Aadhaar, after duly recording the transaction in register, to be reviewed and audited periodically.

Aadhaar Card as Id Proof

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Aadhaar Card as Id Proof

Ministry of Home Affairs
Aadhaar Card as Id Proof

‘Prisons’ is a State subject as per entry 4 of List II of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The administration and management of prisons is primarily the responsibility of respective State Government. However, the Ministry of Home Affairs has advised all States and Union Territories (UTs) to make use of Aadhaar for identification of visitors to ensure that facilities are being availed by authorized individuals. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also advised all States and UTs that prison inmates should also be Aadhaar seeded so that various aspects of day to day prison administration like production before court, return to prison, transport, health facilities, interview, free legal aid, parole, temporary release mechanism, educational/vocational training, release from prison etc. can be regulated by use of Aadhaar. These advisories are also available on Ministry’s website viz. www.mha.gov.in

This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahirin a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.

Inclusion of Aadhaar in respect of Small Savings Schemes

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Last Date for Linking Aadhaar with Small Savings Schemes

F.No. 01/03/2015-NS
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
(Budget Division)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 1st January, 2018

1. The Deputy General Manager (Banking)
Reserve Bank of India
Public Debt Office, Post Box No. 15
Dr. Raghavendra Rao Road, Civil Lines
Nagpur-440001.
2. Shri Sachin Kishore
Deputy Director General (FS)
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi.

Subject: Inclusion of Aadhaar in respect of Small Savings Schemes.
Sir,
I am directed to refer to notifications having G.S.R. No. 1241 (E), 1242(E), 1243(E) and 1244(E), dated 29.9.2017, vide which Aadhaar number was prescribed as the unique identifier for the purposes of establishing the identity of an account holder.

The depositor was required to submit Aadhaar number at the time of opening of account/purchasing certificates. Further, that every depositor who has not given his Aadhaar number at the time of application for such deposit was to submit his Aadhaar number on or before the 31st day of December, 2017.

2. It has now been decided to extend the last date for submission of ‘Aadhaar’ number from 31st December, 2017 to 31st March, 2018.

3. This may be brought to the knowledge of all concerned.

Yours faithfully
sd/-
(Padam Singh)
Regional Director (Sr.)

View order
Authority: www.dea.gov.in

Fraud in linkage of Aadhaar with bank accounts and SIM cards

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Fraud in linkage of Aadhaar with bank accounts and SIM cards

The Department has received 20 complaintsof bank frauds involving Rs.7.65 lakhs connected with linking Aadhaar with bank accounts since 2015,as per details at Annexure. However, for customer protection, zero liability of a customer is assured vide Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI)circular dated 6th July, 2017 in all cases of a third party breach where the deficiency lies neither with the bank nor with the customer but lies elsewhere in the system and the customer notifies the bank within three working days of receiving the communication from the bank regarding the unauthorized transaction.On being notified by the customer, the bank shall credit (shadow reversal) the amount involved in the unauthorized electronic transaction to the customer’s account within ten working days from the date of such notification by the customer.
Further, the guidelines inter-alia addresses the following areas for safeguarding the customers while handling the cases of unauthorized electronic banking transactions:

I. Strengthening of systems and procedures
II. Reporting of unauthorised transactions by customers to banks
III. Limited liability of a customer
IV. Reversal timeline for zero liability/ limited liability of customer
V. Board approved policy for customer protection
VI. Burden of proof on banks
VII. Reporting and monitoring requirements
(c): The Banks have their grievance redressal policy and internal Grievance Redressal Mechanism for resolution of grievances and customer complaints displayed on their respective websites. In case of alleged unauthorised transactions, the case is investigated and settled as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Out of 1.26 lakh overall grievances, 1.20 lakh have been disposed of during the period 1st January, 2017 to 28th December, 2017, leading to a settlement percentage of 95%.

(d):In terms of amendments to provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering – (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005 issued vide Gazette Notification G.S.R 538(E) dated June 1, 2017, it is mandatory to obtain Aadhaar for linking all bank accounts, insurance, pension, mutual funds and SIM cardsfor individuals who are eligible to enrol for Aadhaar.

This was stated by the Minister Shri Nusain Dalwai in a written reply to question in the Lok Sabha on 2.1.2018.

Extension of deadline till 31.3.2018 for submission of Aadhaar number

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Extension of deadline till 31.3.2018 for submission of Aadhaar number

Extension of deadline till 31.3.18 for submission of Aadhaar number, and Permanent Account Number or Form 60 by client to the reporting entity

After considering various representations received and inputs received from Banks, it has been decided to notify 31st March, 2018 or six months from the date of commencement of account based relationship by the client, whichever is later, as the date of submission of the Aadhaar number, and Permanent Account Number or Form 60 by the clients to the reporting entity. Necessary notification in this regard has been issued.

It may be recalled that earlier Under the provisions of Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules, 2017, published in the Extraordinary Gazette of India vide G.S.R. 538 (E) dated 01.06.2017, it was provided that

i) In case the client, eligible to be enrolled for Aadhaar and obtain a Permanent Account Number does not submit the Aadhaar number or the Permanent Account Number at the time of commencement of an account based relationship with a reporting entity, the client shall submit the same within a period of six months from the date of the commencement of the account based relationship. Provided that the clients, eligible to be enrolled for Aadhaar and obtain the Permanent Account Number, already having an account based relationship with reporting entities prior to date of this notification, the client shall submit the Aadhaar number and Permanent Account Number by 31st December, 2017.

(ii) In case the client fails to submit the Aadhaar number and Permanent Account Number within the aforesaid six months period, the said account shall cease to be operational till the time the Aadhaar number and Permanent Account Number is submitted by the client. Provided that in case client already having an account based relationship with reporting entities prior to date of this notification fails to submit the Aadhaar number and Permanent Account Number by 31st December, 2017, the said account shall cease to be operational till the time the Aadhaar number and Permanent Account Number is submitted by the client.

Source: PIB

CBDT extends date till 31.3.18 for linking of Aadhaar with PAN

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CBDT extends date till 31.3.18 for linking of Aadhaar with PAN

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Government of India
Ministry of Finance

08-December-2017 12:21 IST

CBDT extends date till 31.3.18 for linking of Aadhaar with PAN

Under the provisions of recently introduced section 139AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act), with effect from 01.07.2017, all taxpayers having Aadhaar Number or Enrolment Number are required to link the same with Permanent Account Number (PAN). In view of the difficulties faced by some of the taxpayers in the process, the date for linking of Aadhaar with PAN was initially extended till 31st August, 2017 which was further extended upto 31st December, 2017.

It has come to notice that some of the taxpayers have not yet completed the linking of PAN with Aadhaar. Therefore, to facilitate the process of linking, it has been decided to further extend the time for linking of Aadhaar with PAN till 31.03.2018.

EPFO introduces a new facility for its members to link their respective UAN with Aadhaar online

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EPFO introduces a new facility for its members to link their respective UAN with Aadhaar online

On the eve of Deepawali, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is pleased to introduce a new facility for its esteemed members having Universal Account Number (UAN) and other relevant details to link their respective UAN with Aadhaar online. This, in turn, would facilitate the members, a better and speedy EPFO services.

The facility has been made available at EPFO’s website www.epfindia.gov.in >> Online Services >> e-KYC Portal>> LINK UAN AADHAAR.

Using the facility, EPFO members can online link their respective UAN with Aadhaar. While using the facility, the member will have to provide his/her UAN. An OTP will be sent to his/her mobile linked with UAN. After OTP verification, the member will have to provide his/her Aadhaar Number. Another OTP will be sent to his/her mobile/email linked with Aadhaar. After OTP verification, if UAN details are matched with Aadhaar details, then UAN will be linked with Aadhaar. After linking, the EPFO member may avail online EPFO services linked with Aadhaar.

Aadhaar linking and interoperability of GPF, PPF and EPF

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Aadhaar linking and interoperability of GPF, PPF and EPF

Aadhaar linking and interoperability of General Provident Fund (GPF), Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) -regarding.

No.CAIU/011(44)2016/Aadhar/10273

Date: 22 SEP 2017

To
All ACCs (Zones) including ACC (ASD),
All RPFC-I/ RPFC 11 (Regional Offices),

Sub:- Aadhaar linking and interoperability of General Provident Fund (GPF), Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) -regarding.

Sir,
Please find enclosed herewith a letter No.D-11011/36/2016-DBT (Cab.) dated 29.08.2017 received from Assistant Director, Cabinet Secretariat, DBT Mission forwarding therewith record of discussions of the meeting held under the Chairmanship of Joint Secretary, DBT Mission on 25.08.2017, wherein it has been directed that all the Departments should ensure 100% of Aadhaar seeding by December 31,2017.

2. It is requested to implement the instructions issued by the Cabinet Secretariat, DBT Mission, New Delhi for seeding of Aadhaar by December 31, 2017.
[This issues with the approval of ACC-II (CAIU)].

Yours faithfully,
Encl: As above
(A.K. Mandal)

Authority: www.efpindia.com

How to Print CGHS Card Online? and How to update Mobile and Aadhaar?

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How to Print CGHS Card Online? and How to update Mobile and Aadhaar?

FOR TAKING SELF PRINTING OF CGHS CARD / UPDATING MOBILE NUMBER / UPDATING AADHAR NUMBER IN CGHS

Visit CGHS Portal www.cghs.nic.in

Under “Catalog Box” on Right side Click Beneficiary Login

Beneficiary sign in Screen will appear

  • Enter – Beneficiary ID number and Password and sign in
  • In case Beneficiary does not have a password or has forgotten it, then click on ‘Generate Password’
  • Card Holders details screen will appear
  • Enter Beneficiary ID , Date of Birth and Mobile Number (already registered Mobile no in CGHS database otherwise contact CMO I/C to update)
  • Click on register
  • “Password has been sent to card holders mobile number”
  • Now Enter Beneficiary ID number and Password and sign in.
  • Beneficiary details screen will appear
  • Click “ update Aadhar card number “
  • Enter Beneficiary Aadhaar No and click Save .
  • Same procedure for update of mobile no .
  • For self Printing
  • Click “Print Card” for the beneficiary whose card needs to be Printed
  • Enter the One Time Password (OTP) sent on registered Mobile No.
  • Click “Print CGHS Card “
  • Download or open the CGHS card in PDF format
  • Print the CGHS Card using print command

Source: www.cghs.gov.in

Linking of Aadhaar with PAN extended to 31.12.2017

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Linking of Aadhaar with PAN extended to 31.12.2017

CBDT extends date for (a) Linking of Aadhaar with PAN and (b) Due date for filing Income Tax Returns and Tax Audit Reports.

To facilitate ease of compliance by the taxpayers, CBDT has extended the date in the following cases:-

i. Aadhaar was to be linked with PAN by 31st August, 2017. The date for linking Aadhaar with PAN has been extended till 31st December, 2017;

ii. The ‘due-date’ for filing Income Tax Returns and various reports of audit prescribed under the Income-tax Act,1961 has been extended from 30th September, 2017 to 31st October, 2017 for all taxpayers who were liable to file their Income Tax Returns by 30th September, 2017.