Ministry : UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AUTHORITY OF INDIA (Not Applicable)
Part III-Section 4
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview [Aadhaar (Sharing of Information) First Amendment Regulations, 2025]
This Gazette notification issues amendments to the Aadhaar (Sharing of Information) Regulations, 2016, specifically enabling the sharing of Aadhaar numbers for children under five with civil registration authorities to prevent duplicate birth registrations.
Key Points
- Effective Date: The amendments come into force on the date of publication, 21 August 2025.
- Regulation 2 Amendment: Insertion of sub-regulation (6) allowing the UIDAI to share the Aadhaar number of a child (below 5 years) generated from a birth certificate with the Registrar General of India or State Chief Registrar to prevent duplicates.
- Regulation 5 Amendment: Insertion of a proviso excluding deactivation of Aadhaar numbers for deceased persons under Regulation 28(1)(ea) from specific procedural requirements.
- Legal Basis: Amendments are made under Sections 54, 23(1)(k), and 29(2) of the Aadhaar Act, 2016.
- Issuing Authority: Notification issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), signed by Director Sanjeev Yadav.
Summary
The Aadhaar (Sharing of Information) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, issued on 21 August 2025, amend the 2016 regulations to facilitate the sharing of Aadhaar numbers for children under five with civil registration bodies. This change aims to prevent duplicate birth registrations by linking Aadhaar enrolment with birth certificates. The amendments also clarify deactivation procedures for deceased persons' Aadhaar numbers. The regulatory changes enhance the integration of Aadhaar with civil registration while ensuring compliance with the Aadhaar Act, 2016.
