November 1, 2026

Section 34 – Aadhaar Act: Penalty for Impersonation at Time of Enrolment

Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 — back to Table of Contents

Section 34. Penalty for impersonation at time of enrolment.

Whoever impersonates or attempts to impersonate another person, whether dead or alive, real or imaginary, by providing any false demographic information or biometric information, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with a fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees or with both.