According to the forum, banks are directly responsible for this fiasco, which has led to thousands of innocent depositors lose their hard earned savings through frauds using the AEPS.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said the verification of Aadhaar number, following the consent of the Aadhaar holder, is the right step to establish the genuineness of any form of Aadhaar (Aadhaar letter, e-Aadhaar, Aadhaar PVC card, and m-Aadhaar) presented by the individual concerned. UIDAI Asks State Governments to Verify Aadhaar Before Accepting It As Proof of Identity.
As per a gazette notification issued by Ministry of Electronics and IT, the updating of supporting documents would ensure "continued accuracy" of Aadhaar-related information in the Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR). Aadhaar New Rules: Government Amends UIDAI Rules; Says Supporting Documents Need To Be Updated at Least Once in 10 Years .