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Q.1 How do I link PAN with Aadhaar? Ans. You can link your PAN with Aadhaar by following process: a) Open the Income Tax e-filing portal – https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/ b) Register on it (if not already done). Your PAN (Permanent Account Number) will be your user id. c) Log in by entering the User ID, password and date […]
Q.1 Does linking my bank account, PAN, and other services with Aadhaar make me vulnerable? Ans: No. As your bank information is not shared by the bank with anyone else, no one can have information about your bank account just by knowing your Aadhaar number. Also, UIDAI or any entity for that matter would not […]
Q.1 What is Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC? Ans. It is a secure sharable document which can be used by any Aadhaar number holder for offline verification of Identification. A resident desirous of using this facility shall generate his/her digitally signed Aadhaar details by accessing UIDAI resident portal. The details will contain Name, Address, Photo, Gender, […]
Q.1 What is UIDAI Secure QR Code? How QR Code enhance the security of e-Aadhaar? Ans. UIDAI e-Aadhaar letter contains a Aadhaar secure QR code. UIDAI has replaced existing QR code, on e-Aadhaar, having Resident’s demographic details with a secured QR Code which contains digitally signed data like last 4 digits of Aadhaar number, demographic […]
Q.1 What is Aadhaar Authentication history? Ans. Aadhaar Authentication history service hosted on UIDAI Website provides details of authentication performed by the individual resident in past. Q.2 Where can a resident check his/her Aadhaar Authentication history? Ans. Authentication History service is hosted on UIDAI Website at URL https://resident.uidai.gov.in/aadhaar-auth-history. Q.3 What is the procedure for checking Aadhaar […]
Q.1 What details can I update in Self Service Update Portal (SSUP)? Ans. You can update your Address online in Self Service Update Portal (SSUP). For other details updates such as Demographic details (Name, Address, DoB, Gender, Mobile Number, Email) as well as Biometrics (Finger Prints, Iris & Photograph) in Aadhaar you will have to visit […]
Q.1 What is the expiry period of VID? Ans. At this time there is no expiry period defined for VID. VID will be valid till the time a new VID is generated by the Aadhaar number holder. Q.2 Will re-generation of VID lead to the same VID or a different VID? Ans. After the minimum […]
Q.1 How to validate digital signatures in e-Aadhaar? Ans. Computer must be connected to internet while validating digital signature. Right click on the ‘validity unknown’ icon and click on ‘Validate Signature’ You will get the signature validation status window, click on ‘Signature Properties’. Click on ‘Show Certificate.’ Verify that there is a certification path named […]
Q.1 What are the possible criminal penalties envisaged against the fraud or unauthorized access to data? Ans. Following are the criminal offences and penalties provided in the Aadhaar Act, 2016 (as amended): Impersonation by providing false demographic or biometric information is an offence – imprisonment upto 3 years or a fine of Rs. 10,000 or […]
Q.1 What are the different forms of Aadhaar and what are their features? Ans. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced various forms of Aadhaar from time to time for the convenience of residents: Aadhaar Letter: Paper-based laminated letter with secure QR Code with Issue Date and Print Date. Aadhaar letter is sent to […]
