Importance of Aadhaar card has increased, after the decision of Kolkata HC, understand where it is useful.

Not just identity card, Aadhaar has become an important document from banking to government schemes and legal matters.

Knews Desk- It is no longer enough to consider Aadhaar card as just an identity proof document. It has become one of the most important documents for many government and private services in the country. Recently, after a comment by Calcutta High Court, the role of Aadhaar card has again come into discussion. The court said that Aadhaar card is not a definitive proof of ownership of a property, but it can definitely be considered as initial proof of a person living there.

After this comment of the court, the question started arising that in which places Aadhaar card is used and how important it is for the common people.

What did Calcutta HC say about Aadhaar?

The Division Bench of Calcutta High Court, while hearing the eviction and demolition proceedings in Garden Reach area, said that Aadhaar card does not prove the right to any property. However, it may be the earliest evidence that someone lived at the site.

The court said that if a person has documents like Aadhaar card, it cannot be removed without giving notice. The administration will first have to adopt the legal process, give notice and give the person concerned an opportunity to present his side.

6 big benefits related to Aadhar card

1. Proof of Identity and Address
Aadhaar card is one of the most accepted identity cards across the country. It is used as both identity and address proof.

2. Benefits of government schemes
Aadhaar plays an important role in transferring the amount of LPG subsidy, pension, scholarship and many other government schemes directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.

3. Banking related work
Aadhaar is necessary for opening a new bank account, getting e-KYC done, opening a demat account and many other financial services.

4. Mobile and digital services
Aadhaar verification is required for getting a new SIM card, using DigiLocker and digital facilities like e-sign.

5. Tax and PAN related work
Aadhaar is also used in processes like filing income tax returns and linking PAN card with Aadhaar.

6. Documents helpful in legal matters
Although Aadhaar is not proof of ownership of a property, in many cases it can become preliminary evidence of a person’s presence or residence.

Eviction will not happen without legal process

This case is from Garden Reach area of ​​Kolkata, where many people claimed that they have been living there for a long time. He presented Aadhaar card, voter ID and other documents in the court in support of his claim.

The High Court held that such documents are sufficient to show that the person concerned is living at that place. Therefore, the administration will have to first give notice and complete the legal process. It would not be appropriate to remove someone without hearing.

Increasing role of Aadhaar in every important work

Today Aadhaar card has become the main medium of banking, government services, digital facilities and identity verification. It is also used in passport applications, driving licenses, mobile connections and many other services.

Apart from this, many people also use Aadhaar as an identity card during railway travel and air travel.

Aadhar becomes big base in Digital India

Aadhaar based services have simplified many processes. Through Aadhaar enabled payment system, people can avail banking facilities with the help of biometrics. Aadhaar also plays an important role in keeping documents digitally safe in services like DigiLocker.

What became clear from the High Court’s decision?

The decision of the Calcutta High Court made it clear that Aadhaar card can neither be considered as a document proving ownership of property nor can it be ignored.

The court said that if the Aadhaar card indicates the residence of a person at some place, then he should get protection under the legal process. This is the reason why this decision is being considered important both in terms of the utility of Aadhaar card and the rights of the citizens.