Is it mandatory to link Aadhaar card with voter card?
Union law minister Kiren Rijiju, who introduced the Bill, clarified that this linking is, however, voluntary and not mandatory. The push to link Aadhaar with voter IDs is not new.
What all should be linked to Aadhar card?
PAN: Linking your Aadhaar Card and PAN is not only mandatory, but also must be done before September 30, 2019, as directed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)….List of documents that can be linked with Aadhaar:
- Bank account details.
- PAN Card.
- Voter ID Card.
- LPG Connection Card.
- Ration Card.
- Mobile number.
What is the last date to link Aadhaar card to voter ID?
The last date to link aadhaar card to voter id is 31st July, 2015. In India, Aadhaar is slowly becoming Social Security No of USA. I anticipate that in future voting will be compulsory for every citizen therefore it is necessary to carry out this kind of drive. May be after 4-5 years, you can also vote through mobile.
How to get rid of multiple voter ID cards in name?
As an Aadhaar card requires an individual’s biometric information such as their fingerprint and iris scans, an individual can have only one Aadhaar number issued to them. Thus, linking the Aadhaar with the EPIC is an effective way to get rid of bogus or multiple voter ID cards in a single individual’s name.
What is an Aadhaar card?
The Aadhaar card is a unique ID issued to an individual that is valid throughout the individual’s lifetime. As an Aadhaar card requires an individual’s biometric information such as their fingerprint and iris scans, an individual can have only one Aadhaar number issued to them.
What is epic and how to link it with Aadhaar card?
In order to eradicate this menace, the Government has taken the step of linking an individual’s voter ID card (known as EPIC) with their Aadhaar card. The Aadhaar card is a unique ID issued to an individual that is valid throughout the individual’s lifetime.