The Department of Posts has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Unique identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to become a Registrar for enrolment process for issue of UID cards (Aadhaar cards).
UIDAI's mandate is to issue every resident a unique identification number linked to the resident's demographic and biometric information, which they can use to identify themselves anywhere in India, and to access a host of benefits and services.
With Aadhaar, a resident will be able to prove his identity for various purposes like opening bank account, availing health services, getting mobile connection etc. Enrolment process by the Department of Posts has commenced in many states in the country.
Tamil Nadu Postal Circle, which covers both Tamil Nadu State and Pondicherry UT, has proposed to commence the enrolment in Tamil Nadu. Enrolment of residents for Aadhaar cards will be launched at Anna Road Head Post Office, Chennai 600002 on 25/10/2011 and atGeneral Post Office-Chennai, Mylapore HO, T. Nagar HO and Park Town HO on 01/11/2011.
The enrolment would be extended to 31 select post offices in the state on 21/11/2011.
Enrolment forms are available free of cost, to every resident at the post office; the forms can also be downloaded from this website. The resident may approach any of the select post offices for enrolment, along with necessary documents.
Downloads:
Aadhaar Enrolment Form
Guidelines for enrolment (English)
Guidelines for enrolment (Tamil)
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