The JHARKHAND AADHAAR (TARGETED DELIVERY OF FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUBSIDIES,BENEFITS AND SERVICES) ACT 2017
jharkhand · 2017
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- S. 1The Jharkhand Aadhaar Act 2017 establishes its applicability and commencement date in Jharkhand.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Jharkhand Aadhaar Act, including "Aadhaar number," "Agency of the State Government," "authentication," and "benefit."
- S. 3Section 3 mandates Jharkhand government to require Aadhaar numbers for targeted delivery of subsidies, benefits, and services, but allows alternative identification methods if Aadhaar is unavailable.
- S. 4The section mandates the State Government to periodically update the list of schemes needing Aadhaar authentication.
- S. 5Section 5 applies Articles III and VI of the Aadhaar Regulations for targeted delivery of subsidies and benefits.
- S. 6Section 6 ensures that this Act's provisions will operate without invalidating or overriding any existing laws.
- S. 7Section 7 prohibits any litigation against the Jharkhand government or its officials for actions taken in good faith under this Act.
- S. 8(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this A
- S. 9Section 9 allows the Jharkhand state government to make amendments to address difficulties in implementing the act, but not after two years from its commencement.