New Delhi: The Supreme Court yesterday refused to pass an interim order against the Centre’s notification making Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefits under social welfare schemes, with the government assuring the court that no citizen would be deprived of such benefits for want of the unique identity number.
The earlier deadline of June 30 has been extended till September 30 for those who want to apply for Aadhaar. The apex court observed that no interim order could be passed merely on the “apprehension” raised by the petitioners that somebody might be deprived of benefits under the various social welfare schemes due to lack of Aadhaar card.
