contact huffpost, they are in possession of the patch softwareSo, how to get another adhaar number?
UIDAI logic. The servers are behind 56inch walls and security guards so nothing was stolen
That supreme court ruling only says that Aaadhaar linking for existing numbers is not mandatory till they give judgement.
Jio uses it for e-kyc during enrollment which is a completely different thing and as per my understanding, they don't have any other means to open a connection at the moment.
Using it this way as a e-kyc only enrollment system is their choice as a business and I doubt even supreme court can make them stop that unless Aadhaar itself is completely scrapped.
I guess it's a technicality? Simple point being, aadhar cannot be the exclusive means to identity for a citizen, e-kyc or not, it amounts to a denial of service and in a way discrimination? I'm no legal expert but someone who is can opine on the matter.
Nevertheless, there have been cases where JioCare have been notified about this by some customers and they have confirmed they can use alternate ID verification to provide services. So it's just surprising they are insisting on Aadhar exclusively for e-kyc.
But that's the whole problem. The entire country's opinions (including the so-called SC's) remain just that; opinions. The party does what it wants, regardless.
p.s. waiting for petrol to hit 100 so i can throw a century party. almost 90 in bombay...
Tried to get a JioFi device here in Mumbai yesterday.. was arrogantly told by their give a f*** minded staff.. no Aadhaar no connection.
I'm like you do realise there's a Supreme Court ruling that says Aadhaar cannot be made as mandatory and sole proof of ID? And he just starts putting the device away saying Yahaan pe Aadhaar hi chahiye..
Last month I called Jio customer care to ask how to get new Jio connection without Adhaar,
Executive told me to go through paper based KYC and he confirmed I can use my voter ID.
But, he told me that paper based KYC can be done at very few Jio offices.
You only need to ask where in Mumbai this facility is available.
I guess it's a technicality? Simple point being, aadhar cannot be the exclusive means to identity for a citizen, e-kyc or not, it amounts to a denial of service and in a way discrimination? I'm no legal expert but someone who is can opine on the matter.
Thanks. Didn't know. Neither did the guy bother to inform me or give me this option.
I think they're just making it difficult for us and convenient for them
Interestingly I've noticed this to be the case with certain companies who are deemed to be be - shall I say - bhakts? Lol .. like Paytm.
It's clear they insist on Aadhaar.. their option of using alternate forms of ID for verification is a sham.. the app accepts you entering alternate ID details but does nothing to confirm at the verification step. Now you can't add any amount to Paytm without submitting Aadhaar for an e KYC.
Couldn't care less. I just stopped using Paytm.
It didn't really surprise me when the media expose on Paytm boss revealed their shady dealings in sharing data with the govt etc without giving a f**k
The (Supreme) court can rule whether Aadhaar is mandatory to be linked with all existing phone numbers, It can also rule whether it can be linked to govt services...
The (Supreme) court can rule whether Aadhaar is mandatory to be linked with all existing phone numbers, It can also rule whether it can be linked to govt services.
But they cannot rule whether a service provider has to accept other forms of Id. The regulation on telecom companies presently for opening new accounts only state that the company should collect necessary identification details of the customer and be able to provide the same to law enforcement if necessary. So the company is doing its job as long as they are fulfilling that obligation. If the company is using only Aadhar based e-KYC, it is their business decision to do so at their own risk of losing some customers. As long as Aadhaar remains a valid form of identification under the regulation, they are free to do so. They are not obligated to accept other forms of Identification.
Its not much different from how Banks handle address changes. Each have their own process based on their own risk strategies. ICICI requires you to submit an Id proof and new address proof documents at their bank branch. HDFC requires you to either submit a address proof online or just Id proof if you go in person to bank. Both accept HR letter of any reputed company as address proof document. HSBC on the other hand may require you submit a visiting card issued by company along with HR letter.[DOUBLEPOST=1537774660][/DOUBLEPOST]
He probably doesn't know it himself.