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Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
LG asks govt to make Aadhaar registrations ‘foolproof'
Lt Governor VK Saxena has asked the Delhi government to make Aadhaar registrations in the national capital 'foolproof', saying illegal migrants obtaining the document has wider national security ramifications, officials said on Friday. It has come to the attention of the Lt Governor that in several instances, illegal immigrants have managed to secure an Aadhaar card on the basis of 'false documentation or misrepresentation', Ashish Kundra, principal secretary to LG, said in a letter to the Delhi chief secretary. This has a 'cascading' effect as some individuals secure other documents (passport and voter identity cards) which establish nationality and avail benefits under various government schemes and impact employment opportunities meant for locals, noted the letter. 'This also has wider ramifications for national security,' the letter from the LG office said. A fresh look at the responsibilities assigned to Registrars under the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, in the Delhi government, is required with respect to field-level implementation, monitoring and verification procedures, the letter said. 'The Lt Governor has directed that clear instructions be issued to all Registrars to strictly comply with the provisions of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016 and switch to an in-house model of Aadhaar enrolment within two months,' it said. Divisional commissioner should also supervise a monthly audit exercise to make sure there are no loopholes, it added further. Details of all the enrolment centres set up by the state government including municipal bodies, may be put up alongwith the current mode of functioning by July 15, the LG directed further. Aadhaar Enrolment is an 'extremely sensitive exercise' and it's vital to fix the responsibility of the person gathering data before issuing Aadhaar, so that accountability can be fixed in case of lapses, the letter noted.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Crack down on illegal migrants getting Aadhaar: LG to city government
NEW DELHI: Following complaints that "illegal immigrants" managed to secure Aadhaar cards on the basis of "false documentation or misrepresentation", lieutenant governor VK Saxena has asked the Delhi govt to enforce strict regulations. In a letter to chief secretary Dharmendra, principal secretary to the LG, Ashish Kundra, said Aadhaar enrolment was an "extremely sensitive exercise" and a monthly audit should be conducted to ensure there were no "loopholes". He added that illegal migrants obtaining the document had wider national security ramifications. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "It has come to the attention of the LG that in several instances, illegal immigrants have managed to secure an Aadhaar card on the basis of false documentation or misrepresentation," Kundra noted in his letter. tnn This has a cascading effect as some individuals secure other documents (passport and voter identity cards) which establish nationality and avail of benefits under various govt schemes and impact employment opportunities meant for locals," principal secretary to theLG, Ashish Kundra, noted in his letter. The LG's principal secretary said there was an urgent need to give a fresh look at the responsibilities assigned to registrars under the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, in the Delhi govt, with respect to field-level implementation, monitoring, and verification procedures. While the Unique Identification Authority of India ( UIDAI ) issued directions to state govts in 2022 to shift enrolment agencies working under outsourced mode to in-house mode, the letter noted that the LG expressed concern that this system was not put in place till date and operational mechanisms under various registrars of the Delhi govt were not adequately standardised. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "LG has directed that clear instructions be issued to all registrars to strictly comply with the provisions of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, and switch to an in-house model of Aadhaar enrolment within two months," it said. The letter further stated that the divisional commissioner should supervise the monthly audit to make sure there were no loopholes and accountability of the person gathering data before issuing Aadhaar should be fixed. Referring to UIDAI directions, the letter pointed out that operators should be on the rolls of the registrars or hired from a manpower hiring agency on a salary basis with clearly-defined training parameters. It added that the registrars should sensitise operators and other staff to collect documents for Aadhaar enrolment and update work strictly as per guidelines. "Strict action should be taken against any callousness by staff to facilitate Aadhaar enrolment or updating details of illegal immigrants," it said. The LG's principal secretary also asked for a comprehensive list of all enrolment centres set up by the state govt, including municipal bodies, with the current mode of functioning by July 15.
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
LG Secretariat flags Aadhaar misuse by illegal immigrants, asks Delhi govt to enforce regulations for issuing Aadhar
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The Principal Secretary to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has written to the Chief Secretary of the Delhi government asking to enforce strict regulations for issuing Aadhar Cards in the national capital, in the wake of large number of Aadhar cards being procured by illegal immigrants. In a letter dated July 11, the Principal Secretary highlighted that the illegal immigrants have managed to secure an Aadhaar card on the basis of false documentation or misrepresentation, which, in turn, is adversely impacting local employment. The letter further noted that illegal immigrants are also getting benefits under the welfare schemes of the Centre and State governments, once they get their Aadhar cards. The LG secretariat has asked for strict enforcement by Registrars in issuing Aadhar Cards and directed them to switch to in-house model of Aadhar enrollment within two months. The Chief Secretary has also been asked to provide a comprehensive list of all Aadhar enrollment centres in the national capital by July 15. The letter reads, 'It has been brought to the attention of Lt. Governor that during the course of Security Review Meetings in several instances illegal immigrants have managed to secure Aadhaar card on the basis of false documentation or misrepresentation. This has a cascading impact wherein such individual are able to secure documents which establish Nationality i.e. Passport and Voter Identity Cards.' 'They also end up availing benefits under Welfare Schemes administered by Central and State Government. Having secured Aadhaar documents, the illegal immigrants secure jobs, depressing local labour markets adversely impacting local employment. This also has wider ramifications for National Security,' it added. According to the letter, the Delhi government has not complied with UIDAI's directions to shift to an in-house model for Aadhaar enrollment by March 2023. 'Attention is drawn to an Office Memorandum issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) dated 14.10.2022, wherein directions were issued to State Government to shift Registrars/Enrolment Agencies working under outsourced to in-house model by 31st March, 2023. Lt. Governor has expressed concern that this system has not been put in place till date,' the letter reads. The LG Secretariat has directed to all Registrars to strictly comply with the provisions of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016 and switch to an in-house model of Aadhaar enrolment within two months. The letter said, 'Now, Lt. Governor has directed that clear instructions be issued to all Registrars to strictly comply with the provisions of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016 and switch to an in-house model of Aadhaar enrolment within two months. A comprehensive detail of all the enrolment centres set up by the State Government including municipal bodies may be put up alongwith the current mode of functioning latest by 15th July, 2025.' (ANI)
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
L-G asks Delhi govt to make Aadhaar registrations 'foolproof', warns of national security concerns
Lt Governor V.K. Saxena has asked the Delhi government to make Aadhaar registrations in the national capital "foolproof", saying illegal migrants obtaining the document has wider national security ramifications, officials said on Friday. It has come to the attention of the Lt Governor that in several instances, illegal immigrants have managed to secure an Aadhaar card on the basis of "false documentation or misrepresentation", Ashish Kundra, principal secretary to L-G, said in a letter to the Delhi Chief Secretary. Also Read | India 'pushing back' Bangladeshis held without documents This has a "cascading" effect as some individuals secure other documents (passport and voter identity cards) which establish nationality and avail benefits under various government schemes and impact employment opportunities meant for locals, noted the letter. "This also has wider ramifications for national security," the letter from the L-G office said. A fresh look at the responsibilities assigned to Registrars under the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, in the Delhi government, is required with respect to field-level implementation, monitoring and verification procedures, the letter said. "The Lt Governor has directed that clear instructions be issued to all Registrars to strictly comply with the provisions of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016 and switch to an in-house model of Aadhaar enrolment within two months," it said. Divisional commissioner should also supervise a monthly audit exercise to make sure there are no loopholes, it added further. Details of all the enrolment centres set up by the state government, including municipal bodies, may be put up along with the current mode of functioning by July 15, the L-G directed further. Aadhaar Enrolment is an "extremely sensitive exercise" and it's vital to fix the responsibility of the person gathering data before issuing Aadhaar, so that accountability can be fixed in case of lapses, the letter noted.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
LG asks Delhi govt to make Aadhaar registrations 'foolproof', warns of national security concerns
Lt Governor VK Saxena has asked the Delhi government to make Aadhaar registrations in the national capital "foolproof", saying illegal migrants obtaining the document has wider national security ramifications, officials said on Friday. It has come to the attention of the Lt Governor that in several instances, illegal immigrants have managed to secure an Aadhaar card on the basis of "false documentation or misrepresentation", Ashish Kundra, principal secretary to LG, said in a letter to the Delhi chief secretary. This has a "cascading" effect as some individuals secure other documents (passport and voter identity cards) which establish nationality and avail benefits under various government schemes and impact employment opportunities meant for locals, noted the letter. "This also has wider ramifications for national security," the letter from the LG office said. A fresh look at the responsibilities assigned to Registrars under the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, in the Delhi government, is required with respect to field-level implementation, monitoring and verification procedures, the letter said. Live Events "The Lt Governor has directed that clear instructions be issued to all Registrars to strictly comply with the provisions of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016 and switch to an in-house model of Aadhaar enrolment within two months," it said. Divisional commissioner should also supervise a monthly audit exercise to make sure there are no loopholes, it added further. Details of all the enrolment centres set up by the state government including municipal bodies, may be put up alongwith the current mode of functioning by July 15, the LG directed further. Aadhaar Enrolment is an "extremely sensitive exercise" and it's vital to fix the responsibility of the person gathering data before issuing Aadhaar, so that accountability can be fixed in case of lapses, the letter noted.
