## Report on Government of India Notification Regarding Aadhaar for Subsidies, Benefits, and Services
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, published on May 25, 2022. The notification mandates the use of Aadhaar for receiving benefits under a scheme providing pension to victims of the 1984 riots. It outlines procedures for Aadhaar enrolment, authentication, and alternative identification methods in cases where Aadhaar authentication fails. The notification aims to streamline government delivery processes, increase transparency, and ensure convenient access to entitlements for beneficiaries.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview and analysis of the Government of India, NCT of Delhi notification regarding the use of Aadhaar for the delivery of financial and other subsidies, benefits, and services. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a notification related to an existing scheme and can be seen as an *amendment* or a clarifying rule regarding the usage of Aadhaar.
* **Core Objective(s) (inferred from text):** The core objectives, based on the provided text, are to:
* Mandate and facilitate the use of Aadhaar for receiving benefits under a specific scheme providing pension to victims of the 1984 riots.
* Streamline the delivery of benefits and improve transparency in government processes.
* Ensure beneficiaries can conveniently access their entitlements, even if they don't currently possess an Aadhaar number or experience authentication issues.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification acts as an addendum for the existing scheme of administering the payment in respect of 1984 riot victims. The likely reason for this amendment is to align the scheme with the Aadhaar Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, Benefits and Services Act, 2016. The text suggests the amendment is designed to ensure that all beneficiaries are linked with the Aadhaar identification system, while providing alternative methods of identification to ensure no bonafide beneficiary is deprived of benefits.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This section details the key changes introduced by the notification regarding Aadhaar.
* **Original Policy Affected:** The original policy is the pension scheme for victims of the 1984 riots, being administered by the Revenue Department, Government of NCT of Delhi.
* **New Rule/Provision:**
* **Aadhaar Requirement:** Individuals eligible for benefits under the scheme *must* furnish proof of Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.
* **Aadhaar Enrollment:** Individuals without Aadhaar must apply for enrolment before registering for the scheme. The notification mandates that the department must provide Aadhaar enrollment facilities for beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar
* **Alternative Identification:** Until Aadhaar is assigned, benefits will be given upon production of the Aadhaar Enrolment identification slip, or any one of the following documents:
* Bank or Post office passbook with photo
* Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card
* Passport
* Ration Card
* Voter Identity Card
* MGNREGA card
* Kisan Photo passbook
* Driving license
* Certificate of identity with photo issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar
* Any other document specified by the Department
* **Authentication Failure Mechanism:** In cases of failed Aadhaar authentication due to poor biometrics or other reasons, the following remedial mechanisms are put in place: iris scan or face authentication, One Time Password (OTP), or physical Aadhaar letter with QR code verification.
* **Effect of the Change:** This notification introduces a mandatory Aadhaar requirement for accessing pension benefits for victims of the 1984 riots, but simultaneously provides alternative pathways for beneficiaries who do not yet have Aadhaar or face authentication issues. This appears to be aimed at both streamlining the process and ensuring that no legitimate beneficiary is denied access.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience is:
* Victims of the 1984 riots (specifically widows and aged parents) who are currently receiving or are eligible to receive pension benefits under the existing scheme.
* The Revenue Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, responsible for implementing the scheme.
Other stakeholders include:
* Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), responsible for Aadhaar enrolment and authentication.
* Banks and Post offices (as alternative identification documents).
* District offices and implementing agencies of the Revenue Department.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Revenue Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi, through its district offices and implementing agencies, is responsible for implementing this notification.
* **Timelines/procedures:** The notification comes into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette (May 25, 2022). The department is responsible for setting up enrolment facilities, publicizing the new requirements, and establishing mechanisms for alternative identification and authentication.
* **Specific to Changes:** The Revenue Department, via implementing agencies, must: provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities, ensure beneficiaries are aware of the requirement through media publicity, implement mechanisms for iris scan, face authentication, and OTP authentication, and provide QR code readers at convenient locations.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these specific changes include:
* Increased Aadhaar penetration among beneficiaries of the pension scheme.
* More efficient and transparent disbursement of pension benefits.
* Reduced fraud and leakage in the system through Aadhaar-based verification.
* Ensuring that no legitimate beneficiary is denied access to benefits due to lack of Aadhaar, through alternative identification methods and authentication mechanisms.
* Alignment of the scheme with the Aadhaar Act, potentially facilitating better data integration and program monitoring.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Government of India, NCT of Delhi notification regarding the use of Aadhaar for the pension scheme for victims of the 1984 riots aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of benefit delivery. By mandating Aadhaar while providing alternative methods of identification and authentication, the government aims to ensure that benefits are targeted effectively and reach all eligible beneficiaries. The success of this initiative will depend on the effective implementation of Aadhaar enrolment facilities, widespread awareness campaigns, and robust alternative mechanisms for those facing challenges with Aadhaar authentication.
Key Entities Referenced
DELHI: Place. Location of publication of the gazette.
National Capital Territory of Delhi: Political entity. Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Revenue Department: Government Organization. The department administering payment to 1984 riot victims and implementing the scheme.
1984 riot victims: People. Victims of the 1984 riots who are beneficiaries of a payment scheme.
Scheme: Program Initiative. Refers to the program providing pension to widows and parents of 1984 Sikh Riot victims.
Consolidated Fund of Delhi: Financial entity. The source of recurring expenditure for the scheme.
Aadhaar Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, Benefits and Services Act, 2016: Law. The act under which the notification regarding Aadhaar usage is issued.
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI): Organization. The authority responsible for Aadhaar enrolment.
Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Regulations, 2016: Regulations related to Aadhaar enrolment and updates.
MGNREGA card: Identification document. One of the documents accepted as proof of identity if Aadhaar is not available.
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Law. The act under which driving licenses are issued.
DBT Mission, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India: Government entity. Referenced for exception handling mechanism in the scheme.
Sanjeev Khirwar: Person. Principal Secretary-cum-Divisional Commissioner, issuing the notification.
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Place in Delhi. Location of the Government of India Press.
Delhi: Place in Delhi. Location of the Controller of Publications.
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REVENUE DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 25th May, 2022
F. No. 1(58)/Relief/DBT/Gazette notification/2021/087639719/103.—Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as an
identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, brings
in transparency and efficiency, and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a convenient and seamless
manner by obviating the need to produce multiple documents to prove one’s identity;
And whereas, the Revenue Department, is administering the payment in respect of 1984 riot victims which is
being implemented through the Revenue Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi;
And whereas, under the Scheme, pension of Rs. 2500/- per month is given to the widows and old aged parents
of 1984 Sikh Riot victims by the Revenue Department as per the extant Scheme guidelines;
And whereas, the aforesaid Scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of
Delhi, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi;
Now, therefore, in pursuance of section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies,
Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (18 of 2016) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Lt. Governor of National
Capital Territory of Delhi hereby notifies the following, namely:-
1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish
proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.
(2) Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the Scheme, who does not possess the Aadhaar
number or, has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment before
registering for the Scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act, and such
individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre (list available at the Unique identification Authority of India
(UIDAI) website www.uidai. gov.in ) to get enrolled for Aadhaar.
(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, the Department through
its implementing Agency, is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the
Department through its implementing Agency shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in
coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:
Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to
such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely :-
(a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar Enrolment identification slip; and
(b) any one of the following documents, namely ._
(i) Bank or Post office passbook with photo; or
(ii) Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card; or
(iii) Passport; or
(iv) Ration Card; or
(v) Voter ldentity Card; or
(vi) MGNREGA card, or
(vii) Kisan Photo passbook, or
(viii) Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (S9 of
19BB); or
(ix) Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an
official letter head; or
(x) Any other document as specified by the Department provided further that the above documents may be
checked by an officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.
2. ln order to provide benefits to the beneficiaries under the scheme conveniently, the Department through its
implementing Agency shall make all the required arrangements to ensure that wide publicity through the media shall be
given to the beneficiaries to make them aware of the said requirement.
3. ln all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fairs due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other
reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:-
(a) In case of poor fingerprint quality, iris scan or face authentication facility shall be adopted for
authentication, thereby the Department through its implementing Agency shall make provisions for iris scanners or face
authentication along with finger-print authentication for delivery of benefits in seamless manner;
(b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not
successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar one Time password or Time based one-time
Password with limited time validity, as the case may be, shall be offered;
(c) in all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar one Time password or Time based one-Time password
authentication is not possible, benefits under the Scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar letter whose
authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response (QR) code printed on the Aadhaar letter and the necessary
arrangement of QR code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Department through its
implementing Agency.
4. ln addition to the above, in order to ensure that no bonafide beneficiary under the scheme is deprived of his due
benefits, the Department through its implementing Agency shall follow the exception handling mechanism as outlined
in the Office Memorandum of DBT Mission, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India dated 19th December 2017.
5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
By Order and in the Name of the
Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory ofDelhi.
SANJEEV KHIRWAR, Principal Secy.Cum-Divisional Commissioner
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