[The text of the relevant portion of the latest SC order, dated August 11 2015, reads as under:
Having considered the matter, we (the three-judge bench) are of the view that the balance of interest would be best served, till the matter is finally decided by a larger Bench if the Union of India or the UIDA proceed in the following manner:- 1. The Union of India shall give wide publicity in the electronic and print media including radio and television networks that it is not mandatory for a citizen to obtain an Aadhaar card; 2. ***The production of an Aadhaar card will not be condition for obtaining any benefits otherwise due to a citizen*** (emphasis added); 3. ***The Unique Identification Number or the Aadhaar card will not be used by the respondents for any purpose other than the PDS Scheme and in particular for the purpose of distribution of foodgrains, etc. and cooking fuel, such as kerosene. The Aadhaar card may also be used for the purpose of the LPG Distribution Scheme;*** (emphasis added) 4. The information about an individual obtained by the Unique Identification Authority of India while issuing an Aadhaar card shall not be used for any other purpose, save as above, except as may be directed by a Court for the purpose of criminal investigation. (Ref: p. 16&17 / 18 at <http://judis.nic.in/supremecourt/imgs1.aspx?filename=42841>. May also look up p. 15&16 / 25 at <http://www.sacw.net/IMG/pdf/uid_sc_orders_11.08.2015.pdf>.)] I/II. http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/aadhaar-number-made-mandatory-for-students-to-receive-midday-meals/story-xgI6gODyLidcQDHkZYRehP.html Aadhaar number made mandatory for students to receive midday meals INDIA Updated: Mar 04, 2017 10:20 IST Neelam Pandey Hindustan Times, New Delhi The Aadhaar card registration has on file a person’s biometric details such as thumbprint and iris scan.(AFP File) Students will now be required to have an Aadhaar number for getting their midday meals across the country. The HRD ministry issued a notification in this regard on the last day of February. Cook-cum-helpers working under the midday meal scheme will also have to furnish Aadhaar number. This rule will be applicable across the country, except Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya and Assam. However, the ministry has given time till June 30 for those who are not yet enrolled. “The use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services, benefits or subsidies simplifies the government delivery process and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly and in a seamless manner,” reads the notification. According to the ministry, the move is aimed at ensuring greater transparency and to increase overall efficiency. Of the total enrolment of 13.16 crore children, 10.03 crore children availed midday meal on an average basis in 11.50 lakh schools during 2015-16. The Central government has been trying to link the Aadhaar number with subsidy schemes related to school education. Read more Centre, SC may lock horns over making Aadhaar mandatory for govt schemes Soon, Aadhaar will be must to book train tickets online “A notification will be sent to schools that students desirous of availing the benefits under the Midday meal scheme will be required to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar number or undergo the authentication,” said a senior official. The cook-cum-helpers engaged under the scheme for preparing and serving midday meals at schools are honorary workers who come forward for rendering social services and are aid an honorarium for the same. “The cook-cum-helpers are also treated as beneficiaries under the scheme and hence they will also be required to furnish Aadhaar numbers,” said a senior official. In an inter-ministerial meeting earlier this year, HRD ministry had raised concerns over the decision to use the Aadhaar number as an identification document for receiving benefits under various school-related schemes saying the plan needs more deliberation. II. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/midday-meal-scheme-aadhaar-mandatory-for-cooks-students/articleshow/57452032.cms Midday meal scheme: Aadhaar mandatory for cooks, students PTI | Updated: Mar 3, 2017, 09.33 PM IST HIGHLIGHTS Cook-cum-helpers and students will now be required to have an Aadhaar card. The move by the HRD ministry is aimed at improving efficiency and transparency. NEW DELHI: Cook-cum-helpers working under the Midday meal scheme as well as the student beneficiaries will now be required to have an Aadhaar card to avail the facility with the HRD ministry mandating the same. The move, aimed at improving efficiency and transparency, comes following a push from the Central government to link the Aadhaar number with subsidy schemes related to school education. The Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL), under the Human Resource Development ministry, has decided to give a window till June 30 to those who do not have an Aadhaar card yet. "The use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services, benefits or subsidies simplifies the government delivery process and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly and in a seamless manner," a senior ministry official said. "A notification will be sent to schools that students desirous of availing the benefits under the Midday meal scheme will be required to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar number or undergo the authentication," he added. The cook-cum-helpers engaged under the scheme for preparing and serving midday meals at schools are honorary workers who come forward for rendering social services and are paid an honorarium for the same. Top Comment What an irony... one time big opposer of aadhaar, now implementing Aadhaar in all scheme.. Rahul Raj "The cook-cum-helpers are also treated as beneficiaries under the scheme and hence they will also be required to furnish Aadhaar numbers," the official said. In an inter-ministerial meeting earlier this year, DSEL had raised concerns over the decision to use the Aadhaar number as an identification document for receiving benefits under various school-related schemes saying the plan needs more deliberation. -- Peace Is Doable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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