Section 3, Aadhaar Act [S10-5R3]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 12 September 2016.
(1) Every resident shall be entitled to obtain an Aadhaar number by submitting his demographic information and biometric information by undergoing the process of enrolment. (2) The enrolling agency shall, at the time of enrolment, inform the individual of the manner in which the information shall be used, the nature of recipients with whom it is intended to be shared, and the existence of a right to access information. (3) On receipt of the demographic and biometric information, the Authority shall, after verifying the information in such manner as may be specified by regulations, issue an Aadhaar number to such individual.
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resident: Section 2(96), Income-tax Act, 2025: "resident" means a person who is resident in India as per section 6;
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