The Aadhaar card has become one of the most important documents in the country today. Which is used in many government and non-government works. Aadhaar cards are used for many purposes such as opening bank account, obtaining mobile SIM, or check-in in a hotel. But misuse of Aadhaar card can also lead to jail.
Fines on misuse of Aadhaar card data: Aadhaar card data, fingerprint and iris scan are captured by biometric devices for a unique identity. If someone tries to cheat it, then he can be fined heavy. According to UIDAI (Decision of Penal) Rules, 2021, UIDAI can impose a fine for unauthorized access or violation of UIDAI instructions.
The Aadhaar card can be punished for 3 years: In fact, according to the website uidai.gov.in, it is a crime to make a fake of the Aadhaar number holder by trying to change or replace the Aadhaar number holder’s demographic and biometric information. Doing this can lead to imprisonment of up to 3 years and a fine of up to Rs 10,000.
How to find out who is using Aadhaar card? First go to the Myaadhaar website and login. Then enter your Aadhaar number and fill the captcha code. Click “Login with OTP”. An OTP will be sent to your mobile number, enter it and login.
Now go to the “certification history” section. Here you will know when your Aadhaar card was used. If you feel that someone has misused your Aadhaar card, inform UIDAI immediately.
