Aadhaar is intended as a proof of identity based on residency, not proof of citizenship or domicile. The issuing authority (UIDAI) does have provisions under certain circumstances to deactivate or omit an Aadhaar number.
Consider the following statements : 1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile. 2. Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2018 · Topic: The Citizenship (Citizenship and Domicile: Distinction)
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