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Aadhaar proof now mandatory for Delhi power subsidy beneficiaries
The Delhi government has made Aadhaar authentication or proof of Aadhaar possession mandatory for beneficiaries of its electricity subsidy scheme, according to a notification dated 30 September and published in the Delhi Gazette.
The requirement applies to consumers served by BRPL, BYPL, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, the New Delhi Municipal Council and Military Engineer Services. Those without an Aadhaar number can apply by submitting an enrolment application with their 14-digit enrolment ID.
Issued under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, the notification says the move aims to verify identities and ensure targeted delivery of subsidies, with expenditure met from the Consolidated Fund of Delhi. A dedicated online portal will be introduced, and consumers must renew their choice every year, officials said.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The notification makes identity verification a condition for a subsidy that previously did not require Aadhaar, shifting the burden onto consumers to prove eligibility through a portal or prescribed mode. The inclusion of an enrolment ID route softens the mandate for those without Aadhaar, but the requirement to renew choice annually adds a recurring compliance step. The real test will be the portal's rollout, which officials say is coming, and how easily consumers complete the yearly renewal. What remains unresolved is the operational timeline for the portal and whether the publicity campaign reaches all beneficiary households before the requirement takes full effect. The next step is the introduction of the dedicated online portal, which will determine how smoothly the transition proceeds.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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