Central Act

The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016.

An Act to provide for, as a good governance, efficient, transparent, and targeted delivery of subsidies, benefits and services, the expenditure for which is incurred from the Consolidated Fund of India, to individuals residing in India through assigning of unique identity numbers to such individuals and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number18 of 2016
Enacted2016-03-25
In force from2016-09-12
MinistryMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology
Sections69
Section text heldRegistry entry; certified PDF held

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When did the The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016. come into force?

It came into force on 2016-09-12, having been enacted on 2016-03-25.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

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