Lucknow Press
Lucknow. Now it is not easy to change the date of birth and name in the Aadhaar Card. Applicants are troubled by the changed rules of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Birth certificate and high school mark sheet have been made mandatory for amendment in the date of birth.
On the other hand, for changing the full name one has to go through the Gazette process of the Government of India. 60 per cent of the amendments are of this only. Till now the change was done through a letter certified by the Pradhan, MLA or any PCS officer. Along with this only one opportunity is being given for amendment in the date of birth and only two opportunities for amendment in the name. The Government of India and the private companies making Aadhar cards fed the name spelling, address and date of birth wrongly. The addresses of many villagers were changed. When Aadhar became an identity, the government linked it with government schemes, bank account, mobile, PAN card, etc. After this the irregularity came to light. People started reaching Aadhar Seva Kendra to get their name and date of birth amended.
Pradhan’s letterhead, inquiry from neighbors, affidavit too
As per the amended rules, the date of birth of a person below 18 years of age can be changed through the birth certificate and for men and women above that age, the date of birth can be changed through the high school mark sheet with photo.
People in government service can use their identity cards. But, there is a problem in making corrections for women and men who have not passed high school. Birth certificate is necessary for them. If there is a problem in getting the birth certificate made, then the neighbors will be questioned with the letter pad of the Pradhan. An affidavit will have to be made and submitted, along with the Aadhar card of the parents. Not only this, it is also necessary to get the age certified in the prescription of an MBBS doctor, if it is submitted in the Aadhar office, the date of birth will change.
