Category: Aadhar

Aadhaar Centers Blacklisted In UP

In order to verify your name and address, people are issued Aadhaar in India. This is a 12 digit number and is unique in nature. UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) is the body that regulates the entire system of enrollment. Aadhar enrollment centers work under the umbrella of the UIDAI to register as many residents as possible. In a very short span of time, we have seen the large population of the country get themselves registered with the UIDAI. In order to qualify as an Aadhaar applicant, one has to be in India for a minimum of 182 days in a year. Aadhaar Act clearly disqualifies NRI (Non-Resident Indian) to obtain an Aadhaar card as they do not live inside the country for at least 182 days.

The process to obtain an Aadhaar card is very simple. Just visit any nearby Aadhaar Kendra to get enrolled. If you want to apply for the Aadhaar card, you must carry the necessary documents that can verify your address and other details. It will take around 90 days from the date of application to get your Aadhaar card at your registered address. Please keep in mind that the enrollment process is 100% free from the Government. The purpose of this is to bring as many people to the UIDAI database as possible. There are two important pieces of information that are saved during the Aadhaar enrollment process. One is demographic details while the other is biometric details. By demographic data, we mean the applicant’s name, address, and DoB (Date of birth) of the person applying for Aadhaar.

The Government of India is very stringent when it comes to the identification of the people. Any negligence can render the overall system’s worth in danger. There are detailed SOPs (standard operating procedures) employed by the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) to make the whole Aadhaar enrollment process easy and simple. But for anyone who plays with the system, strict action is taken to penalize the culprits. The same is the story that happened in the biggest state of India UP (Uttar Pardesh). In UP, several Aadhar centers have been black-listed on the order of the city government. The reason behind such blacklisting is that these card centers were engaged in malpractices.

The city government has received numerous complaints regarding these centers that they are taking bribes as a consideration of making the Aadhaar card. The city government has also made it clear that if any center is found in malpractice or taking bribes, it would be blacklisted, and to deter this trend, a fine of rupees ten thousand to fifty thousand will be levied. Not just that if the penalty is not paid, strict legal proceedings will be taken against the Aadhaar enrollment center guilty of misconduct. If you want to enroll in Aadhaar or want to update your Aadhar demographic or biometric details, make sure to check whether the center is clean from all aspects. If any of the staff ask any sort of bribe from you to make your Aadhaar card, do not pay any dime. Instead, immediately file a complaint against the Aadhar center. This will help others as well and demotivate people who are making this a business.

As Per Aadhar – 118 Year Old Woman Gets Covid Vaccine

Aadhaar is a unique identification number that contains 12 digits in itself. It is issued by the UIDAI department that stands for Unique Identification Authority of India. It is a necessary document as it plays an important role in society. It is a free of cost service voluntary service. The applicant does not have to pay any amount on the registration process as it is the Government’s duty to provide the Aadhaar to the residents or we can say that Aadhaar is a gift from the Indian Government to their residents.

The purpose behind the free enrolment is that the Government wants to enroll as many people as they can in their respective system to avoid future crises as well as major crimes such as security problems, Smuggling, and much more. Aadhaar is a mandatory document as it is required at several points. If we talk about the Covid_19 Pandemic, so to get the vaccine the applicant has to provide their Aadhaar as their identity proof. It is important for the people who are falling in the age of 45 and above, to get themselves vaccinated.

There are two doses of vaccination and after taking the first dose it is necessary to take the second jab or dose as well. News has been reported in MP Madhya Pradesh India, that 118 years old woman whose name is Tulsabai got herself vaccinated against Covid. This news is a huge encouragement for the people who have been misguided by the wrong information about the vaccine.

Tulsabai is the resident of Sadarpur which is located in the Sagar district which shares a part of the Bundelkhand region. She was born on January 1st, 1901, and is at the age of 118 according to her Aadhaar card. According to the report, the lady got her first jab of the Coronavirus vaccine in Madhya Pradesh Sagar district.

On Saturday, she received the dose at an immunization center near Sagar. Coming out from the vaccination center, Tulsabai gave a big smile as a sign of victory after taking the Covid vaccination dose. Later, she gave her remarks in her official language which is Bundelkhendithat I had the vaccine to make me feel better. You should accept it as well. There is no need to be concerned. These word of Tulsabai is a proof that there is no harm in taking the vaccine. Keeping in mind the age of Tulsabai, she is most probably the oldest woman in India.

Taking vaccination is our responsibility. Because it will prevent future crises. It will build the immune system strong enough which will be very effective. The Government should take strict action against the people who are misleading others about the Covid vaccination.

Aadhar Authentication & Pan Verification Becomes Mandatory For Importers And Exporters

Aadhaar and PAN are the documents that play an important role in the country. The linking process of PAN with Aadhaar is an important process. As declared by the Government of India, the Linkage process has been made mandatory, because the Government had given a lot of time to the resident to get their PAN card linked with Aadhaar. The Government had extended the due deadline several times. The previous final date was the 31st of March. However, keeping in mind the crisis that was faced by the residents, the Government of India decided to extend the date from 31st March to 30th of June which means the Government has given three more months to the applicants to link their both cards.

Permanent Account Number (PAN) plays an important role in the financial statements. You would not be able to make any transaction if your PAN card is blocked. And to unlock the card, you have to pay a huge amount of penalty which is approximately INR 10,000. Whereas, the new PAN card will be automatically linked with the Aadhaar card.

Currently, news has been reported that the Government has finally made it compulsory that the process of Identification of importers and exporters. Importers, exporters, and customs brokers will be required to complete Aadhaar authentication and PAN verification via the Customs common portal. Within 45 days of receiving the documents, Customs authorities will conduct physical verification of the address given in the principal place of business, as well as assess the person’s financial situation.

The government has made it necessary for fresh exporters, importers, and customs brokers to authenticate their identities, which includes incorporation documents, PANs, and Aadhaar numbers. Apart from this, they have to physically verification of their business location. The 2021 Customs Regulations also grant customs authorities the authority to conduct identity checks on current exporters, importers, and customs officers. Within 15 days of receiving notification of selection, the selected individual for verification must submit documents or information to the Customs authorities through the Common website.

Documents such as a certificate of incorporation, a declaration evidencing the selection of approved signatories, if applicable, a Permanent Account Number, a GST Identification Number, a bank statement, and an Income Tax Return are examples of these. One of the regulations said that an individual who begins a new import or export operation after the effective date of these regulations must provide the required documentation within 30 days of beginning the activity.

According to Abhishek Jain, an EY Tax Partner, the government recently enacted regulations under the GST law to recognize fictitious entities and prevent fake GST invoicing. Similar requirements have now been added to the Customs law, requiring new importers and exporters to pass through the identity verification process, which will include checking incorporation papers, Adhaar, and PAN (for individuals), Karta, MD, and so on), as well as a physical inspection of the business place.

Jain further addresses that In the event that default is found, goods clearance, drawbacks, refunds, and other services can be canceled. Furthermore, the Customs authorities have been given the authority to carry out this identity verification for existing players. In a nutshell, this is a smart step by the government in terms of preventing tax leakage, and with GST recovery on the rise thanks to the implementation of control regulations, it is hoped that these rules would also result in improved Customs duty collection.

However, the government must ensure that real taxpayers are not subjected to undue hardships. This verification will be carried out in accordance with current GST procedures, especially in relation to Aadhaar authentication and physical verification. Since these processes are clear and time-bound, compliant taxpayers will be able to continue receiving numerous customs benefits without difficulty said by the AMRG & Associates Senior Partner Rajat Mohan.

Financial Tasks You Need To Fulfill Before 30 June, 2021

An order has been passed by the Government that the linkage of PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory. The Government had given plenty of time to the residents to get their PAN card linked with their Aadhaar card. Aadhaar is a unique identification number that contains 12-digits. Whereas, PAN stands for Permanent Account Number. PAN plays an important role in the financial life of an individual. Once your PAN card is blocked, you would not be able to make any of your transactions.

However, to get your PAN card to unlock, you have to pay a heavy amount which is approximately INR 10,000 as a fine or penalty. Previously, the due date deadline was 31st of March, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic peoples are facing a lot of problems that is why the Government had made another extension for three months and now the final due date deadline is 30th of June, 2021. Those applicants who will not connect their PAN with their Aadhaar have to pay INR 1,000 as a penalty.

You will most likely priorities dealing with the current Covid-19 pandemic and its implications. But, when you’re taking precautions, don’t forget to assess those critical activities that you can’t afford to put off. With the new fiscal year (2020-21) quickly approaching, to stop paying a penalty, such financial activities must be done before the June 30 deadline. Here is a list of all financial activities that taxpayers must complete by June 30, 2021.

Creating a connection between the PAN and the Aadhaar deadlines:

As we all know that the extension that had been made by the Government in the linking date of PAN with Aadhaar is a big relief for the residents. The government has extended the deadline to connect your Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar to June 30, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to this, the deadline was June 30, 2020. If you don’t connect these important documents by the end of June, the PAN will become inactive on July 1, 2021.

Now the second thing on the financial checklist that you need to fulfill before 30 June 2021 is the filling revised ITR:

The central government has also extended the deadline for filing the amended or postponed income tax return for the fiscal year 2019-20 until June 30, 2021. If you missed the original deadline, you must send a revised ITR by June, 30. A late fee of up to Rs 10,000 could be charged if you file late. If your revenue is less than Rs 5 lakh, however, you must pay a late fee of Rs 1,000.

The third thing is on the list is filling advanced tax:

According to income tax rules, if a taxpayer owes more than Rs 10,000 in taxes in a given fiscal year, they must pay advance tax in four installments. The deadline for paying the fourth advance tax installment for the fiscal year 2020-21 was March 15, 2021.

How To Check If Pan And Aadhaar Are Already Linked

Aadhaar and PAN are the most important document in India. it plays a significant role in the country. If we talk about Aadhaar, it is a 12 digit unique identity number provided by the unique identification authority of India. Aadhaar plays an important role in the identity proof of an individual all across the country. It is issued to the residents of India. The registration process for Aadhaar is quite simple as the applicants have to visit the nearest Aadhaar center to get themselves registered for the Aadhaar. There are no registration fees on the application process as it is a voluntary service from the government to the residents. It means the residents do not have to pay any amount on the registration process whereas in the future the changes of demographic and biometric data may charge up to the amount of rupees 50 INR.

The purpose behind the free registration is that government wants to enroll as many people as they can enroll in their system to keep a full record. It helps greatly to prevent a lot of major crimes such as security problems of the residents and much more. On the other hand, a PAN card is a permanent account number that contains 10 alphanumeric characters. It plays an important role in the financial life of an individual. If once your PAN card is blocked you would not be able to make any of the transactions and to have your previous PAN card unlock you have to pay a huge amount of penalty. Previously the government had made this compulsory to link Adhaar with the PAN card.

Online link for Aadhaar-PAN: The Indian government recently declared that the deadline for connecting a PAN card to an Aadhaar card has extended. The linking of the two government ID cards is now needed. If an individual fails to do so by June 30, 2021, their PAN cards will become inactive. Customers will be impacted because they will be unable to conduct transactions where PAN quoting is needed. According to the Finance Bill, 2021, such customers may face a penalty of Rs 1,000.

The government has made it mandatory to have an Aadhaar card when applying for a new PAN card under the new law. Interlinking is performed automatically for new PAN card applicants during the application process. Now at this stage, many people want to check that they have linked their cards or not. If you’re unsure whether or not you’ve connected your PAN card to your Aadhaar card, you can check the status online:

• Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal.
• Fill in your PAN and Aadhaar numbers.
• Select ‘Check status’ from the drop-down menu.
• You should be able to see whether your PAN and Aadhaar cards are connected or not in this section.
• If your PAN and Aadhaar cards aren’t connected yet, follow these steps to do so: PAN-Aadhaar is a unique identification number provided by the government of India.

How do I relate my Aadhaar number to my PAN number online?

To connect your PAN to your Aadhaar, send an SMS from your registered mobile number to 567678 or 56161. Simply type ‘UIDAIPAN (12-digit Aadhaar number) space (10-digit PAN Number)’ in the text message. For example UIDPAN 100023456789 XXYZ0123X.

How To Order New PVC Card If Your Mobile Number Is Not Registered With UIDAI

Aadhaar is a unique identifier that contains 12 digits numbers. It is only provided to the residents of India. It works as an identity proof of the residents of India. It is issued by the UIDAI department that stands for Unique Identification Authority of India. The service is a voluntary service as it does not charge any fees from the applicant on the registration as the Government wants to enroll as many of the residents as they can in the system to keep a full record. Aadhaar plays an important role in society as it prevents many of the major crimes because it contains all the demographic and biometric information of an individual living in the country.

The unique identification authority of India had updated their system very much by launching the mAadhaar app. The department has detailed information about Aadhaar on its official Twitter account.

Currently, news has been reported that the UIDAI department had made an announcement regarding the ordering process of PVC. According to a recent tweet on the official Twitter page of UIDAI, the residents do not have to worry if they do not have their mobile number registered with the UIDAI. They can register any of the mobile numbers to receive the OTP while ordering the PVC. The UIDAI in a tweet also shared the information about the charges. It says that the applicant will be charged INR 50. It is also written that there is no limit for the orders and in the end, it stated that the delivery will be done by Speed Post.

Now if your phone number is not registered, the following steps can help you to get your PVC card:

• Go to the UIDAI website for more information.
• In the ‘My Aadhaar’ section, select ‘Order Aadhaar PVC Card.’
• You must pay Rs 50 via a payment gateway page.
• Your Aadhaar PVC card will be ordered as soon as your payment is received.

The new Aadhaar PVC card is the same size as an ATM or debit card, making it easy to carry in wallets. It’s been reprinted as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) card in a brand-new format. This is available for the low price of Rs 50.  QR code with photo and demographic details, hologram, micro text, ghost picture, issue, and print date, and an embossed Aadhaar logo are among the security features on this PVC card.

The department also provides the facility to check the status of the PVC card. On the UIDAI website, you can check the status of your Aadhaar PVC card. ‘Check Aadhaar PVC card status’ under the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab. The 28-digit SRN, 12-digit Aadhaar number, and captcha code will be needed. After clicking ‘Check Status,’ the status of your Aadhaar PVC card will be shown.

Aadhaar in any form (Eaadhaar, Maadhaar, Aadhaar letter, Aadhaar card) is correct. The resident has the choice of using any of the UIDAI-issued Aadhaar forms. The “Order Aadhaar PVC Card” service, similar to the “Order Aadhaar Reprint” service, is available online on-demand for applicants.

Government Is Considering Linking Voter Id With Aadhaar

In India, there are various documents and cards that are used in the country such as the Aadhaar card, PAN card, Ration card, and voter card or voter ID. If we discuss Aadhaar so, it plays an important role in the identification process. Aadhaar contains a random 12-digit that is considered as a unique identity number of an individual. The issuer of the Aadhaar is the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). It is the department that has the responsibility to provide the Aadhaar to the residents. The eligibility of Aadhaar is only for the residents of India. Many people have misunderstandings regarding Aadhaar and the citizenship certificate and concerning this matter, the UIDAI department had clarified that Aadhaar does not have to do anything with the citizenship document. The fees for the enrollment of Aadhaar is zero as the applicant will not have to pay any amount on the application process. Whereas, if we discuss the voter ID or card so, this document also plays an important role in vote casting in the elections.

Previously, the Government had made this mandatory to link Aadhaar with various other documents which include PAN, Ration card, and Voter IDs as well. Recently, a piece of news has been reported in New Dehli, that the Government of India is pondering the suggestion provided by the Election Commission about connecting the Voter IDs with the Aadhaar card of the residents. The Minister Of Law And Justice, Communications And Electronics & Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad passed his statement to Lok Sabha by saying that The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suggested that the electoral roll be linked to the Aadhaar ecosystem in order to prevent multiple enrolments of the same individual in different locations. This of course requires drastic changes to the electoral laws. The government is taking into account the situation carefully.

Minister Shankar Prasad, answering further questions said that they had not received any confirmation message from the Supreme Court concerning the matter of linking Aadhaar with voter’s IDs. In an answer, the Minister said that the Government will take the responsibility to protect the data and will make sure that the information of the individual linked with the Voter IDs will not get misused as the Government will protect it. He further added in his statement that the ECI claims to have taken a number of steps to ensure the protection and safety of the electoral roll data platform.  The electoral roll database system is not integrated into the Aadhaar ecosystem, and it is only used for authentication, maintaining a close separation between the two systems. These protections effectively discourage voter fraud and tampering with the voting system.

Linking the Aadhaar with the Voter IDs is a quite beneficial decision as it will become easier for the Government to take a complete record and track the peoples. It is the responsibility as well as the duty of every Indian resident to cast their vote on the respective Election Day.

Aadhaar – How To Validate Digital Signature

Aadhaar is a unique identification number that is consists of 12-digits. Aadhaar is a necessary document for the people living in any of the states of India as it plays an important role in preventing the major crimes and security problems of the residents. It also plays a significant role in other purposes such as opening a bank account, filling the income tax returns (ITRs0).

It is issued by the UIDAI department which is the Unique Identification Authority of India. The Aadhaar service does not charge anything from the resident. This a voluntary service that is provided by the Government to the residents of India. This means the applicant does not have to pay any amount on the enrollment process. However, in the future, the amount of INR 50 will be collected from the applicant for the changes in demographic and biometric data.

News has been reported that the UIDAI has made another updating step forward by providing the facility of digital signature. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) allows every Indian citizen to hold a digital copy of their Aadhaar card that is just as valid as the physical card. The digital copy is accompanied by a printed signature that serves as evidence of authenticity.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issues a 12-digit unique number that serves as a legitimate proof of identity and is required to avail various government benefits. It is important to keep an Aadhaar Card up to date because it is the most widely used and trusted form of identification and proof of address. Now the question that pops up in the mind is that what sought of service is Digital signature or what is Digital signature. So, read the rest of the article to get detailed information about Digital signatures.

Download an electronic copy of your Aadhaar card from the UIDAI website’s Eaadhaar portal. It is a password-protected PDF file that requires any Pdf file reader such as Foxit or acrobat reader to open.

To see if your digital copy has a signature, look at the validity space below in the PDF card. If your digital Aadhaar bears a “?” symbol, it must be manually checked.
According to the UIDAI website, the “NIC sub-CA for NIC 2011, National Informatics Centre” has been designated as a trusted identity, and any subsequent documents containing digital signatures from the CCA will be automatically validated.

Now the second question that raise in the mind is that how to add the digital signature to the copy of your e-Aadhaar. To get the answer and solve your queries, go through the below mention steps. These steps will help you to add the digital signature to your Eaadhaar copy.

• Once it’s available, click “Validate Signature.”
• Select “Signature Properties” and then “Show Certificate” from the drop-down menu.
• Verify that “NIC sub-CA for NIC 2011, National Informatics Centre” is a certification path. Make a note of it, then go to the “Trust” tab and select “Add to Trusted Identities.”
• To the security query window, respond “Yes.” Mark the box that says “Use this certificate as a trusted root” and then press “OK” twice.
• Finally, to complete the validation, press “Validate Signature.”

Once Again, Deadline Extended To 30th June 2021 To Link Aadhaar With Pan Card

In India, there are various cards and documents such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, and Ration Card which play an important role in the country. The Aadhaar card contains a 12-digit random number that is considered as the Unique Identity of the resident. It contains all the demographic and biometric data of an individual. It is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India. The residents can easily apply for the Aadhaar card without paying anything as the Government will not charge anything on the registration process.

Now, on the other hand, PAN stands for Permanent Account Number. It contains 10- alphanumeric characters. PAN plays an important role in the financial life of an individual. Income Tax Department of India is the issuer of the PAN card. Once your PAN is deactivated you would not be able to make any type of transaction and to get yourself enroll again for the new PAN card, you have to pay the penalty of INR 10,000. Whereas, the ration card is provided to the poor families so that they can buy food for themselves at the least price. The Government had opened numerous shops from where the poor families can get their food through their ration card.

Previously, an order had been passed that the residents have to link their PAN card with their Aadhaar card. The Government had given plenty of time to the applicants to get their PAN linked with their Aadhaar.

The Supreme Court had announced the final date 31st March as the due date to get linked Aadhaar with PAN card. But recent news has been reported in New Dehli that on Wednesday the Government has extended the final deadline as well. The new due date to link the PAN with Aadhaar is the 30th of June, 2021. The Income Tax India department in a tweet said that the Central Government had extended the due date for three months because there are many problems arising due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The reason behind the extension of the date is that many people are claiming that they are facing various technical errors while linking the PAN card on the official website of Income Tax India.

In the past year, the department of I-T had also made an extension in the linking date from July 31st, 2020, till March 31st, 2021 because of the bad circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic which were faced by people. In August 2020, as per the data recorded, a huge quantity of around 32.71 crore people had linked their PAN card with their Aadhaar card. However, the total strength of the PAN card enrollment till 29th June was around 50.95 crore.

It has been made compulsory by the Government that the Aadhaar card will be needed at various points such as for the filling of Income tax returns (ITRs) as well as for having a new PAN card.

Due Date Finally Arrived For Linking Pan And Aadhaar

Aadhaar contains a 12-digit random number that is considered as a Unique identity of an individual. It is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Aadhaar is an important identity document and to get Aadhaar the residents just have to register themself at their nearest Aadhaar Centre. There are no registration fees, which means the Government does not charge any amount on the applying process. It is a hundred percent voluntary service from the Government to their residents.

There are many purposes for issuing the Aadhaar. By providing Aadhaar, the government can have an up-to-date track record and updated statistics of the population. It helps to prevent many of the crimes and security problems in the country because the government has details of each and every resident in its database.

Aadhaar contains all the demographic and biometric information of an individual. Aadhaar is a very useful document as it is considered ID proof at various spots in the country.

Previously, the news was reported that the Government had made this mandatory to link Aadhaar with various other documents like PAN and Ration card. The government had given plenty of time to the residents to get their PAN card linked with their Aadhaar card. The government was kept extending the linking date but now the Government has passed the deadline. The due date has been announced by the Government for the linking of the PAN card with the Aadhaar card. PAN stands for Permanent Account Number that plays an important role in the financial life of an individual. It is consisting of 10 alphanumeric characters and issued by Income Tax Department.

Coming back to the case, the final date which is announced is 31 March 2021. People who do not get their PAN linked with their Aadhaar now have to pay a penalty of INR 1000. This means the Supreme court will charge a fine from the residents and the other problem which the residents have to face is that their PAN card will be automatically deactivated by the providing department. Once your PAN card is deactivated, you would not be able to get yourself registered again for a new PAN card. You cannot make your transactions if your PAN card is deactivated. As it is mentioned there are major problems that the residents have to face for not linking the PAN with Aadhaar.

There are two ways of linking PAN with Aadhaar. You can link your PAN with Aadhaar through online mode as well as via SMS. The following are the steps to link PAN through online mode:

• Open the website of Income Tax e-filling at incomtaxindiaefilling.gov.in
• Select the Link Aadhaar option from the Menu Bar.
• Provide the details like your PAN number, Phone Number, and the Aadhaar cardholder name.
• Go through the details and click on the Link Aadhaar option.
• A confirmation message will be received once your Aadhaar is linked with the PAN.

If a person is not aware of the technology or the internet is not in access so the second way is the SMS way. Following are the steps to link your PAN Via SMS mode. Simply on the text message, type UIDAIPAN (12-digit Aadhaar number) space (10-digit PAN number) and send it on 567678 or 56161