Section 31 of Aadhaar Act 2016 – Alteration of demographic information or biometric information
Section 31(1) of Aadhaar Act 2016
In case any demographic information of an Aadhaar number holder is found incorrect or changes subsequently, the
Aadhaar number holder shall request the Authority to alter such demographic information in his record in the Central Identities Data Repository in such manner as may be specified by regulations.
Section 31(2) of Aadhaar Act 2016
In case any biometric information of Aadhaar number holder is lost or changes subsequently for any reason, the Aadhaar number holder shall request the Authority to make necessary alteration in his record in the Central Identities Data Repository in such manner as may be specified by regulations.
Section 31(3) of Aadhaar Act 2016
On receipt of any request under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), the Authority may, if it is satisfied, make such alteration as may be required in the record relating to such Aadhaar number holder and intimate such alteration to the concerned Aadhaar number holder.
Section 31(4) of Aadhaar Act 2016
No identity information in the Central Identities Data Repository shall be altered except in the manner provided in this Act or regulations made in this behalf.