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A 74-year-old widow faced issues for family pension after her ex-serviceman husband passed away. Reason The pension transfer was stopped due to errors in her Aadhaar card. Mistakes included incorrect spelling of her name ("Pushpam" instead of "Pushbam") and the wrong date of birth (7 June 1952 in
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Yes, a High Court ruling has confirmed that updating Aadhaar details is a legal obligation for the UIDAI when correct supporting documents are provided, rather than an optional choice.
The High Court examined Section 31 of the Aadhaar Act 2016 and concluded that the phrase 'may apply' for corrections implies a mandatory requirement for the UIDAI to update details if valid proof is submitted.
The court deemed it a fundamental right because Aadhaar is essential for accessing various government schemes, pensions, and benefits, making accurate details crucial for citizens.
If the UIDAI refuses to make corrections even with valid proof, individuals now have the legal right to approach the courts for intervention and to demand the necessary updates.
The court emphasised that senior citizens should not have to travel long distances for Aadhaar corrections, and the government must ensure these facilities are locally accessible.
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