CAG Report on Functioning of Unique Identification Authority of India

Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in its report , ‘Functioning Of Unique Identification Authority Of India’ pulled up the government body behind the issuing of Aadhaar numbers over a range of issues that have dominated the mainstream debate around India’s unique identification programme.

Significant Audit Findings

No Documents for Proof of Residency

  • There is no specific proof/document or procedure mentioned by UIDAI for verifying the residential status.
  • As per the Aadhaar Act, non-resident individuals can apply for Aadhaar only if they have resided in India for 182 days in the last 1 year.
  • As per the CAG report, there ....
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