Such Aadhaar card holders will now get 3 years of jail and ₹1 lakh fine

Such Aadhaar card holders will now get 3 years of jail and ₹1 lakh fine

Giving wrong information of Aadhaar Card or misusing it is a serious crime, for which both fine and jail can be imposed. According to UIDAI rules, Aadhaar should be used only for approved purposes. There is a provision of strict punishment under Aadhaar Act and IT Act for giving wrong information. Know how to protect yourself and your data from such frauds.

Such Aadhar card holders will now get 3 years jail and ₹1 lakh fine

Aadhaar card (Unique Identification Authority of India) is a very important identity card for all of us Indians. It is used a lot for bank work, getting SIM card, getting ration, availing government schemes, paying income tax and other government services. But many people do not understand its importance and delicacy and fill wrong information in it or use it in the wrong way.

Do you know that giving wrong information in Aadhaar or using it illegally is a crime? For this, you may have to pay a big fine and may also be jailed. Therefore, always give correct information in Aadhaar card and use it properly.

Giving wrong information in Aadhaar or using wrong identity is punishable

If a person intentionally enters wrong name, address, date of birth, mobile number or other personal details in Aadhaar, then it directly falls under the category of crime. Apart from this, if a person tries to get Aadhaar by misusing someone else's identity or uses fake documents, then strict legal action can be taken against him under the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Especially when a person misuses someone else's Aadhaar number or biometric data, then this crime becomes even more serious.

Punishment provisions under Aadhaar Act and IT Act

There are several sections under the Aadhaar Act, 2016 that prescribe punishment for offences related to misuse of Aadhaar:

Section 38: If a person knowingly uses someone else's Aadhaar, he can be fined from ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000 and sentenced to up to three years. This provision applies to cases where Aadhaar has been used with fraudulent intent.

Section 39: If a person collects or shares Aadhaar information of someone without permission, he can also face a jail term of up to three years and a fine. This rule also applies to companies and individuals who trade Aadhaar data unauthorisedly.

Take these precautions to avoid Aadhaar fraud

As a responsible citizen, we must take some important precautions to protect ourselves from any kind of Aadhaar fraud. First of all, do not fill wrong information in any online or offline form. Do not use someone else's documents or identity for Aadhaar. Do not fill Aadhaar details on any unauthorized website, and do not give a copy of the same to any agent.

Apart from this, always ensure that your Mobile number is linked with Aadhaar so that you can receive OTP sent by UIDAI or any change information immediately. Keep checking the Aadhaar Activity Log from time to time by visiting mAadhaar app or UIDAI website to get information about any unauthorized use.

What to do if you suspect a fraud?

If you feel that your Aadhaar Card has been misused or your information has been entered incorrectly, immediately call UIDAI's toll-free helpline number 1947 or send an email to help@uidai.gov.in. UIDAI will investigate your request and can also update or lock the Aadhaar if required.