This document is a Tamil Nadu Government Gazette notification, number 27, issued on July 5, 2023, translating Government announcements regarding the Department of Labour Welfare and Skill Development. The key points are as follows:
**Subject:** Use of Aadhaar as an identity document for providing services, benefits, or subsidies under the Employment Assistance Scheme for the unemployed in Tamil Nadu. [Government Order (Status) No. 47, Department of Labour Welfare and Skill Development (R2), March 13, 2023]
**Key Provisions:**
* Individuals eligible for benefits under the scheme must provide proof of holding an Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.
* Those without an Aadhaar number must enroll before registering for the scheme. Registration can be done at UIDAI listed centers.
* If the department/agency cannot provide Aadhaar registration facilities, it must register with UIDAI to provide such facilities.
* Until Aadhaar is assigned, individuals must provide their Aadhaar Enrollment ID along with one of the following: Bank/Post Office passbook with photograph, PAN card, passport, family card, voter ID, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act card, Kisan (farmer) passbook with photograph, driver's license, gazetted officer/Tahsildar issued certificate with photograph, or any other document specified by the Department. These documents must be verified by an officer designated by the Department.
* The department will widely publicize these requirements.
* In cases of failed Aadhaar authentication due to unclear biometrics or other reasons, alternative methods should be used:
* Integrated Risk Information System scan or facial recognition.
* One-time password (OTP) or time-based OTP where possible.
* Verification via the QR code printed on the Aadhaar card.
**Important Considerations:**
* The Department must follow the instructions on handling exceptions outlined in the Cabinet Secretariat's Office Memorandum regarding Direct Benefit Transfer (dated 19.12.2017) to ensure no eligible beneficiary loses benefits.
* The notification comes into effect from the date of its publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
**Contact Information:**
* **Department:** Department of Labour Welfare and Skill Development
* **Implementing Agency:** Employment and Training Department (website: www.tnvelaivaaippu.gov.in)
* **UIDAI Website:** https://www.uidai.gov.in
**Issued By:**
* **Muhammad Nasimuddin:** Additional Chief Secretary to Government
* **N. Arul, Director (Common) Tamil Development and Department of Information (Translation)**
Key Entities Referenced
Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016: Central Act that mandates the use of Aadhaar for identifying beneficiaries and delivering subsidies, benefits and services.
Tamil Nadu Government's consolidated fund: Fund from which expenses related to the scheme will be drawn.
Department of Labour Welfare and Skill Development: Government department responsible for implementing the policy.
Unemployment Assistance Scheme for the Unemployed Youth: Scheme managed by the Department of Labour Welfare and Skill Development through the employment and training department.
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI): Authority responsible for Aadhaar enrollment and authentication.