Question

Which of the following are the salient features of the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2019?

I. The maximum penalty proposed is ₹ one crore.
II. The cognizance of an offence under the law can be taken only on a complaint by UIDAI.
III. It changes the definition of ‘aadhaar number’ to include ‘virtual ID’, in addition to the 12-digit number.
IV. The authority who can issue orders to disclose Aadhaar information is proposed to be changed as ‘High Court Judge’ from ‘District Judge'.

पर्याय

• I, II 

• II, III, IV  

• I, III, IV 

• III, IV  

Answer 1

I, III, IV 

Explanation:

The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was passed by a voice vote. The Lok Sabha passed a bill to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity for opening bank accounts and procuring mobile phone. All safeguards are in place to prohibit misuse of Aadhaar biometrics.