TMI BlogGovernment makes Aadhaar mandatory for Atal Pension YojanaX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... partment), Ministry of Finance in the Government of India is administering the Scheme of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme) as notified under Gazette Notification dated the 16th October, 2015 and as amended vide notifications dated the 19th January, 2016 and 22nd March, 2016 for its subscribers (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries). The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) (hereinafter referred to as the Regulator) regulates and lays down the procedure for identification of the beneficiaries under the Scheme. The Scheme is implemented through the Regulators Offices and branches of the Banks and Post offices (hereinafter referred to as the Intermediaries); And whereas, the Ce ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ed for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Regulator through its offices and the Intermediaries is required to provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming UIDAI Registrar themselves: Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individuals, subject to the production of the following identification documents, namely: (a) (i) if she or he has enrolled, her or his Aadhaar Enrolment ID slip; or (ii) a copy of her or his request made for Aadhaar enrolment, as specified in sub-paragraph (b) of ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... non-availability of enrolment centres in the near vicinity such as in the Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Regulator through its offices and the Intermediaries are required to create Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations, and the beneficiaries may be requested to register their requests for Aadhaar enrolment by giving their names, addresses, mobile numbers and other details as specified in the proviso to sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 1, with the concerned official of the Regulator or the Intermediary or through the web portal provided for the purpose. 3. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette in all States and Union territories except the States of Assam, Meghal ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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