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Supreme Court Says, Aadhar card Not Mandatory
In New Delhi, On Tuesday In a major judgment, the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court said Aadhar card can be used for availing government schemes but it's not compulsory for the citizens.
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court said the Centre to publicise the decision widely.
“The Centre shall ensure wide publicity through print and electronic media that Aadhar card is not mandatory,” In its ruling, the court said Aadhar can be used for Public Distribution Schemes like (PDS) foodgrains, kerosene and LPG, but it was not mandatory to avail the benefits of such schemes.
The Constitution Bench was hearing a batch of petitions challenging the Centre's ambitious scheme to provide Aadhar card to all citizens and decide whether right to privacy is a fundamental right.
Earlier in the day, an apex court bench had referred the matter to a constitution bench as it wanted an authoritative pronouncement on whether right to privacy is a fundamental right.
The Constitution Bench ruled that Aadhar card will remain optional for availing various welfare schemes of the government except for PDS and LPG distribution system.
The court indicated that “no personal information of Aadhar card holders shall be shared by the authorities concerned”.
However, the court allowed the Aadhar card number for any criminal investigation.
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