Powers and functions of Authority . — (1) The Authority shall develop the policy, procedure and systems for i… — THE AADHAAR (TARGETED DELIVERY OF FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUBSIDIES, BENEFITS AND SERVICES) ACT, 2016

. Powers and functions of Authority . — (1) The Authority shall develop the policy, procedure and systems for issuing Aadhaar numbers to individuals and perform authentication thereof under this Act.

23 . Powers and functions of Authority . — (1) The Authority shall develop the policy, procedure and systems for issuing Aadhaar numbers to individuals and perform authentication thereof under this Act. (2) Without prejudice to sub-section (1), the powers and functions of the Authority, inter alia , include — (a) specifying, by regulations, demographic information and biometric information required for enrolment and the processes for collection and verification thereof; (b) collecting demographic information and biometric information from any individual seeking an Aadhaar number in such manner as may be specified by regulations; (c) appointing of one or more entities to operate the Central Identities Data Repository; (d) generating and assigning Aadhaar numbers to individuals; (e) performing authentication of Aadhaar numbers; (f) maintaining and updating the information of individuals in the Central Identities Data Repository in such manner as may be specified by regulations; (g) omitting and deactivating of an Aadhaar number and information relating thereto in such manner as may be specified by regulations; (h) specifying the manner of use of Aadhaar numbers for the purposes of providing or availing of various subsidies, benefits, services and other purposes for which Aadhaar numbers may be used;

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