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Aadhaar Card: A Complete Guide
What is Aadhaar Card?
Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Indian government, serving as proof of identity and address. It’s issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) after collecting biometric and demographic data.
What is Baal Aadhaar?
Baal Aadhaar is a blue-colored card for children under 5 years old. It lacks biometric details, which are added when the child turns 5. By 15, biometric updates are mandatory.
Features of Aadhaar
Contains biometric data (fingerprints, iris scan, photo).
A 12-digit unique number.
Can be linked to PAN, bank accounts, and more.
Serves as proof of identity and address.
Benefits of Aadhaar
Subsidies for LPG, Jan Dhan accounts, passport applications.
Link Aadhaar to bank accounts, PAN, mobile, and voter ID.
Helps in availing pensions, digital lockers, and government services.
How to Apply for Aadhaar?
Visit an authorized Aadhaar center.
Submit identity, address, and birth proof.
Provide biometric data.
Track status using the 14-digit acknowledgment number
Who Can Apply?
Aadhaar is available to Indian citizens, NRIs, foreigners residing in India, and minor children (with parental Aadhaar).
How to Check Aadhaar Status?
Visit the UIDAI website.
Select ‘Check Aadhaar Status’ and input your acknowledgment number.
What are e-Aadhaar, m-Aadhaar, and Virtual ID?
e-Aadhaar: A digital, password-protected version of your Aadhaar.
m-Aadhaar: A mobile app to manage Aadhaar details.
Virtual ID: A 16-digit temporary ID that can be used instead of your Aadhaar number.
How to Update Aadhaar Details?
Log in to the Aadhaar portal.
Choose the details to update (name, address, etc.).
Upload documents and pay a fee.
Track progress via SMS notifications.
How to Link Aadhaar to PAN?
Use the income tax website or send an SMS to UIDAI.
How to Retrieve Lost UID/EID?
Visit UIDAI’s website or use the mAadhaar app to recover your lost Aadhaar details via OTP.
Aadhaar Reprint
If you’ve lost your Aadhaar, order a reprint on the UIDAI website.
e-KYC
Generate digitally signed UIDAI details for online verification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Income that arises from selling a capital asset is known as capital gains. A capital asset includes any type of property that an assessee holds for any purpose. The capital assets are taxable in the hands of the receiver in the year of transfer of the capital asset. Such tax is known as capital gains tax. Capital gains tax is of two types - short-term capital gains and long-term capital gains.
The sale value of the asset is reduced by the cost of acquisition, and the profit from the sale is charged to tax as capital gains.
Given below are a few examples of capital assets -
- Land
- Building
- House property
- Patents
- Trademarks
- Vehicles
- Leasehold Property
- Machinery
- Jewellery
Income that arises from selling a capital asset is known as capital gains. A capital asset includes any type of property that an assessee holds for any purpose. The capital assets are taxable in the hands of the receiver in the year of transfer of the capital asset. Such tax is known as capital gains tax. Capital gains tax is of two types - short-term capital gains and long-term capital gains.
The sale value of the asset is reduced by the cost of acquisition, and the profit from the sale is charged to tax as capital gains.
Given below are a few examples of capital assets -
- Land
- Building
- House property
- Patents
- Trademarks
- Vehicles
- Leasehold Property
- Machinery
- Jewellery
Income that arises from selling a capital asset is known as capital gains. A capital asset includes any type of property that an assessee holds for any purpose. The capital assets are taxable in the hands of the receiver in the year of transfer of the capital asset. Such tax is known as capital gains tax. Capital gains tax is of two types - short-term capital gains and long-term capital gains.
The sale value of the asset is reduced by the cost of acquisition, and the profit from the sale is charged to tax as capital gains.
Given below are a few examples of capital assets -
- Land
- Building
- House property
- Patents
- Trademarks
- Vehicles
- Leasehold Property
- Machinery
- Jewellery