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Applicability of AADHAAR to NRI/PIOs
As per Section 3(1) of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, every resident is entitled to obtain an Aadhaar number by submitting demographic and biometric information through the prescribed enrolment process.
Further, Section 2(v) of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 defines a "Resident" as an individual who has resided in India for a period of 182 days or more during the 12 months immediately preceding the date of application for Aadhaar enrolment.
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2017 and Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 stipulate that linking of Bank Accounts and PAN is applicable only to those persons who are eligible to enroll for Aadhaar under the Aadhaar Act, 2016.
APPLICABILITY OF AADHAAR TO NRIs / PIOs
Therefore, the following points should be considered while deciding the applicability of Aadhaar to NRIs, PIOs and OCIs:
- Aadhaar as an identity document may be sought only from persons who are eligible for Aadhaar enrolment under the Aadhaar Act, 2016.
- Many NRIs, PIOs and OCIs may not be eligible for Aadhaar enrolment under the provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016.
DID YOU KNOW?
Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on behalf of the Government of India. It serves as proof of identity and address across India and was officially launched on 29 September 2010.
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