Authorities and entities accepting the Aadhaar card as the identity proof must check for the authenticity of the document, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has said.
In a statement issued on November 25, 2022, UIDAI said that it “maintains that verification of Aadhaar number following the consent of the Aadhaar holder is the right step to establish genuineness of any form of Aadhaar –Aadhaar letter, e-Aadhaar, Aadhaar PVC card, and m-Aadhaar– presented by an individual”.
The verification would help “prohibits unscrupulous elements, and anti-social elements from indulging in any possible misuse”.
Any Aadhaar can be verified using the QR code available on all forms of Aadhaar using mAadhaar App or Aadhaar QR code Scanner. The QR code scanner is available for both Android and iOS based mobile phones as well as window-based applications. Tampering of Aadhaar, which can be detected by an offline verification, is a punishable offence and liable for penalties under Section 35 of the Aadhaar Act.
UIDAI has also requested state governments by emphasising the need for verification before usage and has urged them to give necessary direction so that whenever Aadhaar is submitted as a proof of identity – authentication/verification of the resident is performed by the entity concerned.
UIDAI has also issued circulars addressing requesting entities, authorised to do authentication/verification, and other entities emphasising the necessity of verification, and specifying the protocol to be followed.
How to verify Aadhaar online?
Step 1: Go to https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/verifyAadhaar
Step 2: Input Aadhaar number and Captcha code.
Step 3: Click on Proceed and Verify Aadhaar option.
How to verify Aadhaar with a QR code scanner?
Step 1: First download the mAadhaar app on your mobile.
Step 2: Open the QR code scanner.
Step 3: Scan the QR code on the Aadhaar card.
Step 4: Verify Aadhaar with the physical copy.
