SC to pronounce tomorrow its order on mandatory linking of Aadhaar

Agencies cannot use Aadhaar details other than stated purpose
Agencies cannot use Aadhaar details other than stated purpose

NEW DELHI:SC to pronounce tomorrow its order on pleas seeking stay on Centre’s move of mandatory linking of Aadhaar with various schemes.

A five-judge Constitution bench will commence from Jan 17 next year final hearing on pleas challenging Aadhaar said SC.

AG, however, says that Aadhaar should remain mandatory for opening of new bank account.

Attorney General K K Venugopal says Centre is willing to extend the deadline up to March 31 for mandatory linking of Aadhaar. (agencies)