The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has recently announced a notification, bringing significant changes to the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Rules. According to the Economic Times report, the updated rules include the introduction of new forms for both resident and non-resident individuals, making the process of enrolment and updating demographic details more accessible.
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Under the amended rules, Aadhaar cardholders now have two convenient methods for updating information in the Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR) – either by visiting an enrolment center or through the UIDAI website/mobile application. Unlike the previous 2016 rules, which only allowed online address updates, the new rules seem to remove such restrictions, potentially enabling cardholders to update details like mobile numbers online in the future.
The revised forms include Form 1 for residents and non-residents (with proof of address in India) aged 18 and above, for both enrolment and updates. The report added that if an individual declares their age without documentary proof, only the year of birth will be printed on the Aadhaar card and complete date of birth printing requires documentary proof.
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The enrolment and update processes can now be based on either document verification or confirmation by the Head of Family (HoF). For NRIs, an email ID is mandatory, and only a valid Indian passport is accepted as Proof of Identity (POI). NRI children with addresses outside India will use Form 4 for enrolment and updates.
Forms 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 cater to specific categories such as children, NRI children, resident foreign nationals, and NRI children below 5 years. Additionally, Form 9 has been introduced for the cancellation of Aadhaar numbers upon reaching 18 years of age.
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The updated rules also highlight that Aadhaar holders can update documents or information ten years after the generation of their Aadhaar number. This can be done online via the UIDAI website/mobile application or by submitting a form at an enrolment center, marking a departure from the 2016 rules that did not allow online updates.
