Page 15 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Aadhaar-demat account linking: Sebi's diktat spooks overseas investors
Sebi directs freezing of all demat accounts not linked to Aadhaar by December 31
 "Aadhaar-demat account linking: Sebi's diktat spooks overseas investors")
'Compulsory Aadhaar' a threat to national security, will write to PM: Swamy
Swamy's tweet comes after the Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre on a petition challenging mandatory linking of Aadhaar number with mobile connections
 "'Compulsory Aadhaar' a threat to national security, will write to PM: Swamy")
Do mutual funds also have to be linked with Aadhaar?
The Amfi has informed fund houses that no new folios can be opened after January 1, 2018 unless Aadhaar is provided
 "Do mutual funds also have to be linked with Aadhaar?")
Does Aadhaar Act infringe upon privacy? SC to hear plea tomorrow
Mathew Thomas has moved the top court challenging the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar Act claiming that it infringes upon the Right to Privacy
 "Does Aadhaar Act infringe upon privacy? SC to hear plea tomorrow")
SC to hear plea challenging constitutional validity of Aadhaar Act today
The matter was mentioned before a Bench headed by Justice J Chelameswar
SC declines interim stay on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts, mobiles
Banks and telecom service providers should indicate last date of linking bank accounts, mobile numbers with Aadhaar, says SC
 "SC declines interim stay on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts, mobiles")
Deadline won't change: Mobile numbers need to be linked to Aadhaar by Feb 6
On February 6th, this year, the Supreme Court gave its order which mandated linking of Aadhaar number with mobile phone number
 "Deadline won't change: Mobile numbers need to be linked to Aadhaar by Feb 6")
DoT outlines SIM re-verification process for NRIs, foreigners
The difficulties arose because this set of subscribers did not have Aadhaar and nor were they eligible to enrol for the 12-digital biometric identifier.
Now, Aadhaar-verified IRCTC users can book up to 12 rail tickets in a month
IRCTC officials said passengers can continue to book up to six tickets a month without validating their Aadhaar cards
 "Now, Aadhaar-verified IRCTC users can book up to 12 rail tickets in a month")
India's 5-mn direct selling industry begins Aadhaar-based KYC to meet norms
Direct selling companies have stepped up their efforts to have KYC for all their independent representatives
False alarm! Wallet transactions dip just by 13% on Aadhaar-KYC regulations
RBI had mandated full KYC for all mobile wallet users while placing a limit of Rs 10,000 per wallet as the allowed transaction amount
 "False alarm! Wallet transactions dip just by 13% on Aadhaar-KYC regulations")
Aadhaar-based attendance system for rail employees from January 31
Railway ministry also instructed that CCTV cameras be provided with the biometric machine
 "Aadhaar-based attendance system for rail employees from January 31")
Over 39% PANs linked with Aadhaar
There are about 330 million PAN cards, while Aadhaar has been issued to about 1150 million people
 "Over 39% PANs linked with Aadhaar")
Linking Aadhaar with insurance policies mandatory: Irdai
In a communication to all life and general insurance companies, Irdai said the rules have "statutory force" and as such they have to implement them without awaiting further instructions.
Irdai: Aadhaar, insurance link mandatory
The authority clarifies that linkage of Aadhaar to insurance policies is mandatory under the Prevention of Money-laundering
Irdai makes it mandatory to link Aadhaar with insurance policies
While the deadline hasn't been given, insurers say that it is most likely to be December 31
 "Irdai makes it mandatory to link Aadhaar with insurance policies")
NRIs, PIOs not required to link bank accounts, PAN with Aadhaar: UIDAI
UIDAI said several representations had been received about problems faced by NRIs, PIOs and OCIs
 "NRIs, PIOs not required to link bank accounts, PAN with Aadhaar: UIDAI")
Mandatory Aadhaar-bank account linking: SC rejects TMC MLA's plea
The apex court said there were several petitions challenging Aadhaar which were already pending before it and it cannot entertain thousands of pleas raising similar issue
 "Mandatory Aadhaar-bank account linking: SC rejects TMC MLA's plea")
Aadhaar convenient for opening bank accounts, says SBI chief Rajnish Kumar
"Everybody will have to honour the Supreme Court's judgement, but I believe from services point of view it (Aadhaar) is a great facility," Kumar said
 "Aadhaar convenient for opening bank accounts, says SBI chief Rajnish Kumar")
Deadline extended to March 31: How to link Aadhaar to financial instruments
The Supreme Court on Friday extended all deadlines of Aadhaar linkages to March 31, 2018
 "Deadline extended to March 31: How to link Aadhaar to financial instruments")
