In order to enroll in the Aadhaar database, an individual may be required to submit documents as proof of ID and residence. I would like the following information regarding those documents:
1. Which government office scrutinizes the documents and oversees the processes used to collect the documents in order to ensure their authenticity? Please provide a copy of the document or an online reference to the document that invests the office with this authority.
2. Are physical copies of documents collected from individuals who are enrolling in the Aadhaar database? If so, what is the retention period of the physical documents. Please provide a copy of the policy framed by the government in this regard.
3. Does the UIDAI retain digital/electronic/scanned copies of ID and address proof documents of individuals enrolling in the Aadhaar database? If so, please provide a copy of all the policies and procedures pertaining to the storage, access and any eventual destruction of these documents.
4. In the event that there is doubt about the authenticity of the source documents used to establish identity for Aadhaar enrollment, what are the documented procedures for investigation? Please provide a copy of these procedures.
5. Does the UIDAI have its own team to investigate the authenticity of source documents? If so, please provide the name, designation and address of the individual in charge of this team.
6. Which law enforcement agencies does the UIDAI contact to investigate the authenticity of source documents? Please provide the documents containing the policies and procedures pertaining to this.