THE AADHAAR (ENROLMENT AND UPDATE) REGULATIONS, 2016 1

1 · Short title and commencement. — (1) These regulations may be called the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016 (1 of 2016) .

2 · Definitions. — (1) In these regulations, unless the contextotherwise requires,—

1 · Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4, dated 14.9.2016, vide notification No. 13012/64/2016/Legal/UIDAI (No. 2 of 2016) dated 12.9.2016, and subsequently amended vide notifications No.13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (No. 1 of 2017) dated 15.2.2017, No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (No. 2 of 2017)dated 7.7.2017,No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (No. 3 of 2017) dated 11.7.2017, No. 13012/79/2017/ Legal-UIDAI (No. 5 of 2017) dated 31.7.2017,No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (13) (No. 1 of 2018) dated 12.1.2018,No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (13) (No. 2 of 2018) dated 31.7.2018, No. 13012/79/2017/LegalUIDAI(13)/Vol. II (No. 3 of 2019) dated 5.9.2019 (w.e.f. 9.9.2019) , No. 13012/79/2017/ Legal-UIDAI (13)/Vol.II (No. 3 of 2020) dated 30.6.2020 (w.e.f. 2.7.2020) , No. HQ-16041/4/2021-EU-I-HQ-Part(I) (No. 2 of 2022) dated 2.3.2022 (w.e.f.1.1.2023) , No. HQ-16027/1/2022-EU-I- HQ (No. 6 of 2022) dated 9 . 11.2022 , No. HQ-21026/1/2022-LEGAL-HQ (E) dated 29.9.2023 (w.e.f. 29.9.2023) , No.HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 16.1.2024 (w.e.f.16.1.2024) and No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25 . 1.2024 (w.e.f. 27 . 1.2024).

2 · Subs . for "a resident" by notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

3 · [(fa) "database" means the organised collection of data, generally stored and accessed in electronic form from a computer network;]

4 · [(fb) "electronic form" shall have the same meaning as is assigned to it in the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000);]

7 · [(k) "head of family" means such member of the family of an individual undergoing the process of enrolment 8 [*], or the legal guardian of such individual,—

9 · [(la) " Incapacitated Person " for the purpose of this Regulation, means a person who is unable by reason of any physical or mental condition to receive and evaluate information or to communicate decisions;]

3 · Ins. by Notification NoHQ-21026/1/2022-LEGAL-HQ (E) dated 29.9.2023 (w.e.f. 29.9.2023).

4 · Ins. by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 16.1.2024 (w.e.f. 16.1.2024).

5 · Substituted for " residents and updating their information " by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

6 · Substituted for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

7 · Subs. by Notification No HQ-21026/1/2022-LEGAL-HQ (E) dated 29.9.2023 (w.e.f. 29.9.2023).

8 · Words " or update of his demographic information or biometric information " omitted by Notification No. HQ16016/1/2023 -EU -I -HQ (E), dated 16.1.2024 (w.e.f. 16.1.2024).

9 · Ins. by Notification No.13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (13) (No. 2 of 2018), dated 31.7.2018 (w.e.f. 31.7.2018).

10 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

11 · [ENROLMENT PROCESS]

3 · Biometric information required for enrolment.—(1) The following biometric information shall be collected from all individuals undergoing enrolment (other than children below five years of age) , —

12 · [4. Demographic information.—(1) The following demographic information in respect of an individual who is undergoing enrolment and who is above five years of age shall be collected, namely:—

11 · Substituted for "RESIDENT ENROLMENT PROCESS " by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

12 · Subs. by Notification No . HQ-21026/1/2022-LEGAL-HQ (E) dated 29.9.2023 (w.e.f. 29.9.2023).

5 · Information for enrolment of a child below five years of age.—The following information in respect of a child below the age of five years who is undergoing enrolment shall be collected, namely:—

6 · Enrolment of 13 [individuals seeking to enrol] with biometric exceptions.—(1) For 14 [individuals seeking to enrol] who are unable to provide fingerprints, owing to reasons such as injury, deformities, amputation of the fingers/ hands or any other relevant reason, only Iris scans of such 15 [individuals seeking to enrol] will be collected.

13 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification no.HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

14 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No.HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

15 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

7 · Role of Registrars, enrolling agencies, etc. in enrolment.—(1) The Registrars appointed by the Authority shall carry out the enrolment of 17 [individuals seeking to enrol] by themselves or through enrolling agencies contracted/appointed by them.

8 · Equipment, software, etc. used in enrolment.—(1) The Registrars and enrolling agencies shall use only the software provided or authorised by the Authority for enrolment purposes.

9 · Disclosure of information to 21 [individuals seeking to enrol] at the time of enrolment. —A —At the time of enrolment, the enrolling agency shall inform the individual undergoing enrolment of the following details:

16 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

17 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

18 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

19 · Subs . for "residents ‟ information" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

20 · Subs . for "residents " by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

21 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

25 · [(d) in case of an individual who has not attained the age of majority that is eighteen years, enrolling agency shall make disclosure of information in accordance with Regulation 9(a), (b) and (c) to parent/guardian of such minor; and

26 · [10. Submission and verification of information.—(1) An individual who seeks to enrol shall be required to submit an application in the form set out in Schedule I and shall—

22 · The word "and" omitted by Notification No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (13) (No. 2 of 2018), dated 31.7.2018 (w.e.f. 31.7.2018).

23 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

24 · Subs. by Notification No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (13) (No. 2 of 2018), dated 31.7.2018 (w.e.f. 31.7.2018) for "." (w.e.f. 31.7.2018).

25 · Ins. by Notification No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (13) (No. 2 of 2018), dated 31.7.2018 (w.e.f. 31.7.2018).

26 · Subs. by Notification No HQ-21026/1/2022-LEGAL-HQ (E) dated 29.9.2023 (w.e.f. 29.9.2023).

27 · [11. Collection of information at enrolment centre.—(1) The operator shall capture—

12 · Agencies requiring Aadhaar as condition for receipt of service, etc.—Any Central or State department or agency which requires an individual to undergo authentication or furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar number as a condition for receipt of any subsidy, benefit or service pursuant to Section 7 of the Act, shall ensure enrolment of its beneficiaries who are yet to be enrolled, 28 [or update their Aadhaar details] through appropriate measures, including co-ordination with Registrars and setting up enrolment centres at convenient locations or providing enrolment facilities by becoming a Registrar itself.

29 · [12A. 30 [Entities] requiring Aadhaar as condition for fulfilment of any obligation, etc.— The Authority may require any Central or State department 31 [or agency or any Scheduled Bank or any other entity] which requires an individual to undergo authentication or furnish

27 · Subs. by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 16.1.2024 (w.e.f. 16.1.2024).

28 · Ins. by Notification No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (No. 2 of 2017), dated 7.7.2017 (w.e.f. 7.7.2017).

29 · Ins. by Notification No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (No. 2 of 2017), dated 7.7.2017 (w.e.f. 7.7.2017).

30 · Subs. by Notification No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (No.3 of 2017), dated 11.7.2017 for "Agencies " (w.e.f. 11.7.2017).

31 · Subs. by Notification No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (No.3 of 2017), dated 11.7.2017 for "or agency" (w.e.f. 11.7.2017).

33 · [GENERATION OF AADHAAR NUMBERS AND THEIR DELIVERY]

13 · Generation of Aadhaar numbers. — (1) The registrars and enrolling agencies shall upload the enrolment packet to the CIDR using the software provided by the Authority.

14 · Rejection of enrolment.—(1) The Authority may reject an enrolment due to there being duplicate enrolments by the 34 [Aadhaar number holder], quality or any other technical reason.

15 · Delivery of Aadhaar number.—(1) The Aadhaar number may be communicated to 35 [individuals seeking to enrol] in physical form (including letters or cards) and/ or electronic form (available for download through the Authority's website or through SMS).

36 · [UPDATE OF INFORMATION OF AADHAAR NUMBER HOLDER]

16 · Request for update of identity information.—An Aadhaar number holder may seek alteration of his demographic information or biometric information in cases specified under Section 31 of the Act in accordance with update 37 [procedure specified in this Chapter.]

38 · [16A. Update of documents or information . —A —An Aadhaar number holder may, on completion of every period of 10 years from the date of generation of the Aadhaar number assigned to him, update the documents or the information evidencing proof of identity and proof of address as referred to in regulation 10, at least once, by submitting an application in such form set out in Schedule I as is applicable to such Aadhaar number holder or in the online form provided at the website or mobile application of the Authority and—

32 · Subs. by Notification No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (No.3 of 2017), dated 11.7.2017 for "any other Act" (w.e.f. 11.7.2017).

33 · Subs . by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

34 · Subs. for "resident " by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

35 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

36 · Subs . by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

37 · Substituted by Notification No HQ-21026/1/2022-LEGAL-HQ (E) dated 29.9.2023 (w.e.f. 29.9.2023) for "procedure as specified by the Authority from time to time".

38 · Subs . by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 16.1.2024 (w.e.f. 16.1.2024).

17 · Mandatory update for children.—The Authority shall require the biometric information of children to be updated upon attaining five years of age and fifteen years of age in accordance with the procedure specified by the Authority.

18 · Equipment, software, etc. used for update.—(1) The Registrars, enrolling agencies or other service providers involved in the update process shall use only the software provided or approved by the Authority for updating purposes.

39 · [19. Update of information of Aadhaar number holder.—(1) Any Aadhaar number holder who seeks to update his information in CIDR at an enrolment centre shall submit an application in such form set out in Schedule I as is applicable to such Aadhaar number holder, undergo authentication by submitting his Aadhaar number and biometric information and—

39 · Subs. by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 16.1.2024 (w.e.f. 16.1.2024).

40 · [19A.Verification of update data.—Verification of the update data through the modes of updating 41 [information of Aadhaar number holders as referred to in regulation] 19 shall be as provided in the SCHEDULE III . ]

42 · [20. Levying and collecting Fees.—The Authority may authorise Registrars, Enrolling Agencies and other Service Providers to collect a fee from the 43 [individuals seeking to enrol and Aadhaar number holders , not exceeding such amount as the Authority may specify], for the services provided by them under the Act.]

21 · Appointment of Registrars.—(1) Registrars shall be appointed by the Authority, through MOUs or agreements, 44 [or terms of appointment/engagement] for enrolment and update of 45 [individuals seeking to enrol and Aadhaar number holders] across the country, and could include entities which interact with 46 [individuals seeking to enrol and Aadhaar number holders] in the usual course of implementation of their programmes. The eligible entities for appointment as registrars are State/ UT Governments, Central ministries and departments / agencies under them, Public Sector companies of Central / State Governments, 47 [Scheduled banks] and regulated entities including National Securities Depository Limited, UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Ltd, Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) created by Central or State Government including CSC e-Governance services India Ltd. Upon appointment, a Registrar code shall be assigned to each Registrar.

40 · Ins. by Notification No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (13) (No. 1 of 2017), dated 31.7.2018 (w.e.f.31.7.2018) .

41 · Substituted for "residents‟ information prescribed at Regulation" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EUI -HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

42 · Subs. by Notification No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (No.1 of 2017), dated 15.2.2017 for regulation 20 (w.e.f. 15.2.2017). Regulation 20, before substitution, stood as under:

43 · Subs . for "residents, not exceeding an amount specified by the Authority," by Notification No. HQ16016/1/2023 -EU -I -HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

44 · Ins. by Notification No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (13) (No. 1 of 2018), dated 12.1.2018 (w.e.f.12.1.2018).

45 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

46 · Subs . for "residents" by Notn. No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

47 · Subs. by Notification No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (No. 2 of 2017), dated 7.7.2017, for "Public Sector banks" (w.e.f. 7.7.2017).

22 · Registrars engaged before commencement of these regulations . — (1) The Registrars engaged prior to commencement of these regulations shall be deemed to be appointed as Registrars by the Authority under the Act:

23 · Empanelment of Enrolling Agencies.—(1) The Authority shall empanel the enrolling agencies through an open Request for Empanelment (RFE) process and the eligibility, terms and conditions of the empanelment shall be notified by the Authority from time to time.

48 · Subs. for " residents " by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

24 · Other service providers.—(1) Other service providers may be appointed or engaged by the Authority from time to time for discharging any function related to the 49 [ *** ] enrolment process or updating of information.

25 · Testing and certification of staff appointed for enrolment.—(1) An enrolling agency shall ensure that the operators, supervisors, and other enrolment staff employed or engaged by it are duly certified for carrying out enrolment through a certification process as may be specified by the Authority.

49 · Word " r esident " omitted by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

26 · Liability of Registrars, enrolling agencies and other service providers and action in case of default. — (1) The Registrars, enrolling agencies, and other service providers, and the supervisors, operators or any other persons or agencies employed by them shall adhere to all regulations, processes, standards, guidelines, and orders issued by the Authority from time to time, and the code of conduct provided in Schedule V.

50 · [(3) Without prejudice to any other action which may be taken under the Act, for violation of any regulation, process, standard, guideline or order, by a Registrar or Enrolment Agency or any service provider or any other person, the Authority may immediately suspend the activities of such a Registrar or Enrolment Agency or service provider or concerned person, and after holding due enquiry, it may take steps for imposition of financial disincentives on such a Registrar or Enrolment Agency or service provider or any other person and for cancellation of the credentials, codes and permissions issued to them pursuant to the Act or these regulations, or any other steps as may be specifically provided for in the terms of engagement with the Authority.]

51 · [26A. Interpretation.—In this Chapter and Schedule VI, unless the context otherwise requires, the expressions "cancel" or "omit", in relation to an Aadhaar number, shall mean the omission of such Aadhaar number, and their grammatical variations and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly.]

52 · [27. Cases requiring omission of Aadhaar number.—(1) Where the Authority is satisfied that more than one Aadhaar numbers have been issued to the same person, the Aadhaar number assigned the earliest shall be retained and all subsequent Aadhaar numbers omitted.

50 · Subs. by Notification No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (No. 5 of 2017), dated 31.7.2017, for regulation 26(3) (w.e.f. 31.7.2017). Regulation 26(3), before substitution, stood as under:—

51 · Ins. by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 16.1.2024 (w.e.f. 16.1.2024).

52 · Subs . by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

28 · Cases requiring deactivation of Aadhaar Number.—(1) The Aadhaar number of an Aadhaar number holder shall be deactivated in the following circumstances:

53 · Subs . for "resident" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

54 · Subs . for "resident" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

55 · Subs . for "resident" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

57 · [(e)(i)Where an Aadhaar number holder has attained the age of 5 or 15 years, the first update in his/her Aadhaar has to be necessarily accompanied by a biometric information update.

58 · [28A. Deactivation of certain Aadhaar numbers.—Without prejudice to anything contained in regulation 28, in respect of a foreign national who is seeking enrolment or is an Aadhaar number holder, Aadhaar number may be deactivated—

56 · Subs. for "resident demographics" by Notification No.HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

57 · Subs. by Notification No. HQ-16041/4/2021-EU-I-HQ-(Part (1) (No.2 of 2022), dated 2.3.2022, for regulation 28(1)(e) (w.e.f. 1.1.2023). Regulation 28(1)(e) before substitution, stood as under:

58 · Subs. by Notification No HQ-21026/1/2022-LEGAL-HQ (E) dated 29.9.2023 (w.e.f. 29.9.2023).

59 · Subs. by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 16.1.2024 (w.e.f. 16.1.2024).

29 · Inquiry into cases requiring omission or deactivation.—(1) Any case reported or identified as a possible case requiring omission or deactivation may require field inquiry which may include hearing the persons whose Aadhaar number is sought to be omitted or 60 [deactivated, or an inspection, inquiry or audit under clause (l) of sub-section (2) of section 23 of the Act]:

61 · [Provided that no such inquiry shall be required in case of deactivation of the Aadhaar number of a child for the want of mandatory biometric information update as per the Regulation 28(1)(e).]

62 · [(1A) For omitting or deactivating an Aadhaar number and information relating thereto , pursuant to an inquiry as referred to in sub-regulation (1), the Authority may give access to or use or disclose information of the Aadhaar number holder, in the possession or control of the Authority, including information stored in the CIDR:

30 · Communication to the Aadhaar number holder. — (1) An Aadhaar number holder shall be informed of the omission or deactivation of their Aadhaar number along with reasons through SMS, registered e-mail ID, tele-calling, letter or through such means as deemed fit by the Authority.

63 · [Provided that the same shall not be required in case of deactivation of Aadhaar number of a child for the want of mandatory biometric information update.

60 · Subs . for "deactivated" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

61 · Subs. by Notification No. HQ-16041/4/2021-EU-I-HQ-Part(I) (No. 2 of 2022), dated 2.3.2022, for regulation 28(1)(e) (w.e.f. 1.1.2023). Regulation 28(1)(e) before substitution, stood as under:

62 · Ins. by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f.27.1.2024).

63 · Ins. by Notification No. HQ-16041/4/2021-EU-I-HQ-Part(I) (No. 2 of 2022), dated 2.3.2022, for regulation 28(1)(e) (w.e.f. 1.1.2023).

31 · Rectification action. — (1) In case of omission of Aadhaar number for reasons other than multiple Aadhaar numbers having been issued, 64 [the individual concerned] shall be required to re -enrol.

32 · Setting up of a contact centre for grievance redressal.—(1) The Authority shall set up a contact centre to act as a central point of contact for resolution of queries and grievances of 66 [individuals seeking to enrol and Aadhaar number holders], accessible to 67 [individuals seeking to enrol and Aadhaar number holders] through toll free number(s) and/ or e-mail, as may be specified by the Authority for this purpose .

33 · Savings.—All procedures, orders, processes, standards , specifications and policies issued and MOUs, agreements or contracts entered by the Unique Identification Authority of India, established vide notification of the Government of India in the Planning Commission number A -43011/02/2009 -Admin. I, dated the 28th January, 2009 or any officer of such authority, prior to the establishment of the Authority under the Act shall continue to be in force to the

64 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ(E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

65 · Subs . for "a resident" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ(E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

67 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ(E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

68 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ(E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

69 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

70 · Subs . for "residents" by Notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E) , dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024).

34 · Power to issue policies, process documents, etc.— The Authority may issue policies, orders, processes, standards, specifications and other documents, not inconsistent with these regulations, which are required to be specified under these regulations or for which provision is necessary for the purpose of giving effect to these regulations.

35 · Power to issue clarifications, guidelines and removal of difficulties.—In order to remove any difficulties or clarify any matter pertaining to application or interpretation of these regulations, the Authority may issue clarifications and guidelines in the form of circulars .

71 · [36. Doing of act or thing related to delegated power or function.—(1) Any act or thing that is to be or may be done by the Authority under these regulations may also be done by any Member or officer of the Authority or any other person to whom the Authority has delegated the related power or function by general or special order in writing, under section 51 of the Act.

71 · Subs. by Notification No HQ-21026/1/2022-LEGAL-HQ (E) dated 29.9.2023 (w.e.f. 29.9.2023).

72 · [SCHEDULE I

1 · Purpose:

2 · Resident status:

3 · Demographic information (For update, please fill only the information to be updated):

4 · Basis of enrolment/update:

5 · For document - based enrolment/update, additional demographic information and documents presented:

6 · For HoF - based enrolment or update of address, additional information and documents presented:

7 · For update, additional information:

72 · Subs. by notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 16.1.2024 (w.e.f. 16.1.2024).

1 · Enrolment

2 · Update of biometric information (photo, fingerprints and irises)

3 · Update of demographic information (name, gender, date of birth, address, mobile number or email address)

4 · Update of POI and POA document (evidencing proof of identity and address)

1 · Purpose:

2 · Demographic information (For update, please fill only the information to be updated):

3 · Basis of enrolment/update:

4 · For document - based enrolment/update, additional demographic information and documents presented:

5 · For HoF - based enrolment or update of address, additional information and documents presented:

6 · For update, additional information:

6 · For update, additional information:

1 · Purpose:

2 · Resident status:

3 · Demographic information (For update, please fill only the information to be updated):

4 · Basis of enrolment/update:

5 · For document - based enrolment/update, additional demographic information and documents presented:

6 · For HoF - based enrolment or update of demographic information, additional information and documents presented:

7 · For update, additional information:

1 · Purpose

2 · Resident status

3 · Demographic information:

4 · Basis of enrolment/update

5 · For document- t- based enrolment/update, additional demographic information and documents presented:

6 · For HoF- F- based enrolment or update of address, additional information and documents presented:

7 · For update, additional information:

1 · Enrolment

2 · Update of biometric information (photo, fingerprints and irises)

3 · Update of demographic information (name, gender, date of birth, address, mobile number or email address)

4 · Update of POI and POA document (evidencing proof of identity and address)

1 · Purpose:

2 · Demographic information (For update, please fill only the information to be updated):

3 · Basis of enrolment/update:

4 · For document - based enrolment/update, additional demographic information and documents presented:

5 · For HoF - based enrolment or update of demographic information, additional information and documents presented:

6 · For update, additional information:

2 · Demographic information:

4 · For documenttbased enrolment/update, additional demographic information and documents presented:

5 · For HoFFbased enrolment or update of address, additional information and documents presented:

6 · For update, additional information:

1 · Enrolment

2 · Update of biometric information (photo, fingerprints and irises)

3 · Update of demographic information (name, gender, date of birth, address, mobile number or email address)

4 · Update of POI and POA document (evidencing proof of identity and address)

1 · Purpose:

2 · Resident status:

3 · Demographic information (For update, please fill only the information to be updated):

4 · Basis of enrolment/update:

5 · For document - based enrolment/update, additional demographic information and documents presented:

6 · For HoF - based enrolment or update of address, additional information and documents presented:

7 · For update, additional information:

1 · Purpose:

2 · Demographic information (For update, please fill only the information to be updated):

3 · Basis of enrolment/update:

4 · For document - based enrolment/update, additional demographic information and documents presented:

5 · For HoF - based enrolment or update of address, additional information and documents presented:

6 · For update, additional information:

3 · Update of demographic information (name,

4 · Update of POI and POA document (evidencing proof of identity and address)

1 · Purpose:

2 · Nationality:

3 · Documents presented in support of nationality and eligibility:

4 · Demographic information (For update, please fill only the information to be updated):

5 · Basis of enrolment/update:

6 · For document - based enrolment/update, additional demographic information and documents presented:

7 · For HoF - based enrolment or update of address, additional information and documents presented:

8 · For update, additional information:

5 · Basis of enrolment/update

6 · For document - based enrolment/update, additional demographic information and documents presented:

7 · For HoF- F- based enrolment or update of address, additional information and documents presented:

8 · For update, additional information:

1 · Enrolment

2 · Update of biometric information (photo, fingerprints and irises)

3 · Update of demographic information (name, gender, date of birth, address, mobile number or email address)

4 · Update of POI and POA document (evidencing proof of identity and address)

1 · Purpose:

2 · Nationality:

3 · Documents presented in support of nationality and eligibility:

4 · Demographic information (For update, please fill only the information to be updated):

5 · Basis of enrolment/update:

6 · For document - based enrolment/update, additional demographic information and documents presented:

7 · For HoF - based enrolment or update of address, additional information and documents presented:

8 · For update, additional information:

73 · [SCHEDULE II

73 · Subs. by notification No.HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 16.1.2024 (w.e.f. 16.1.2024) for "SCHEDULE II" .

74 · "Schedule IV" omitted by Notification No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (13) (No.2 of 2018), dated 31.7.2018 (w.e.f. 31 . 07 . 2018).

75 · [SCHEDULE VI

76 · [See regulation 27(3)]

75 · Subs. by notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 16.1.2024 (w.e.f. 16.1.2024), for " SCHEDULE VI ".

76 · Subs. by notification No. HQ-16016/1/2023-EU-I-HQ (E), dated 25.1.2024 (w.e.f. 27.1.2024) for "[See regulation 27(1)(c)] " .