Consider the following statements : 1. Aadhaar card can be used as a

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 ?

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1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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UPSC IAS – 2018

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The correct option is D because both statement 1 and statement 2 are incorrect regarding Aadhaar.

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.

Statement 1 is false. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) explicitly states that Aadhaar is a proof of identity for residents of India, not a proof of citizenship or domicile. Statement 2 is also false. While an Aadhaar number is meant to be permanent, UIDAI has the authority to deactivate or omit an Aadhaar number in specific cases, such as finding a duplicate Aadhaar number, detection of fraud, or if the resident requests deactivation under certain conditions (though complete deletion is complex).

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