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Vodafone insists for Aadhaar in violation of TRAI directions
Kashmir Times. Dated: 8/17/2018 11:02:46 AM
Dear Editor,
One is not required to give an Aadhaar card to get a mobile SIM. The Centre has directed telecom companies to start accepting alternative documents such as
Driving licence, passport and voter ID card. As per Press “Telecom secretary Aruna Sundararajan told TOI that operators have been asked to follow the directive immediately to ensure consumers are not inconvenienced. The move comes after the Supreme Court had rapped the Centre for using its earlier order on 'mandatory authentication of users' as a 'tool' by asking telecom companies to link their mobile numbers with Aadhaar.”
But surprisingly Vodafone Green Park New Delhi outlet insists for Aadhaar card for mobile connections/ changing the service provider. The staff says if you do not have Aadhar we will take finger prints and if it fails then voter ID card will do.
This is funny and absurd Rule. Why can’t straightway Vodafone accept Voter ID card / Passport / Driving licence?
Will the authorities / TRAI look in this matter and take corrective measures immediately?
—Mahesh Kumar,
E-Mail: maheshkumar0909@gmail.com
B-49,
Gulmohar Park, New Delhi.