Date: 2025-05-28Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, CHENNAI - 600 025.--Notification for Aadhaar Authentication in Educational Services under Section 4(4)(b)(ii) of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 for Good Governance.
**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu regarding the use of Aadhaar authentication for educational services, effective from June 1, 2025, until further orders. It aims to improve transparency and efficiency in delivering government services. It allows for the identity verification of individuals availing government services, benefits, verification for registration and verification for various examinations conducted by the Chairman, Board of Examinations in the Department of Technical Education, Chennai.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose:** Use of Aadhaar authentication for identity verification of individuals using digital government services, benefits, verification for registration, and verification for various examinations conducted by the Department of Technical Education, Chennai.
* **Authentication Methods:**
* Biometric authentication (Finger Print/Iris scan).
* Demographic authentication.
* One-Time Password (OTP) based authentication.
* **Consent & Alternatives:**
* Aadhaar authentication requires explicit and informed consent.
* Alternative means of identification must be provided for individuals not wishing to use Aadhaar.
* Individuals without Aadhaar can provide government-approved photo ID.
* A temporary unique ID can be obtained from the Department of Technical Education with the same government-approved ID.
* This temporary ID can be made permanent by providing an Aadhaar number before examination results are published.
* **Data Privacy & Security:**
* Authentication must adhere to data security and privacy provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016.
* Aadhaar numbers and authentication records cannot be stored beyond UIDAI regulations.
* The agency shall ensure compliance with the Aadhaar (Authentication) Regulations, 2016, and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
* **Implementation & Compliance:**
* The One-Time Permanent Registration Application must integrate with UIDAI's authentication framework.
* The department must oversee UIDAI guidelines and report implementation status.
* **Effective Date:** June 1, 2025.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholders: Individuals availing services from the Department of Technical Education, Chennai**
**Impact:**
* May be required to authenticate their identity using Aadhaar for various services, benefits, and examinations.
* Have the option to use alternative identification methods if they do not have an Aadhaar or do not wish to use it.
**Action Required:**
* Provide Aadhaar information for authentication if desired.
* Be prepared to provide alternative government-approved photo ID if they do not wish to authenticate via Aadhaar.
* Obtain a temporary unique ID from the Department of Technical Education, Chennai, if needed.
**Stakeholders: Department of Technical Education, Chennai**
**Impact:**
* Must implement Aadhaar authentication mechanisms.
* Must ensure compliance with Aadhaar Act, UIDAI regulations, and data privacy measures.
* Must provide alternative identification methods for those not using Aadhaar.
* Must oversee UIDAI guidelines and report implementation status to UIDAI periodically.
* Must integrate with UIDAI's authentication framework as an approved Authentication User Agency (AUA) and Authentication Service Agency (ASA).
**Action Required:**
* Implement Aadhaar authentication infrastructure and procedures.
* Ensure staff training on Aadhaar authentication processes and data security.
* Establish a process for issuing temporary unique IDs.
* Monitor and report on compliance with UIDAI guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
Aadhaar Act, 2016: Governs the use of Aadhaar for targeted delivery of financial and other subsidies, benefits and services in India. The notification references Section 4(4)(b)(ii).
Department of Technical Education: The department responsible for implementing the Aadhaar authentication in educational services and issuing temporary unique identification numbers, located in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu: The Indian state where the policy is applicable.
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI): The authority responsible for issuing regulations concerning the use of Aadhaar.