New Delhi, Jun 12 (UNI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the 'The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 to replace the Aadhaar ordinance.

'The Bill, which will be introduced in the ensuing session of Parliament, would enable UIDAI to have a more robust mechanism to serve public interest and restrain the misuse of Aadhaar,' Union Minister Prakash Javadekar told reporters here after the Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Subsequent to amendment, no individual will be compelled to provide proof of possession of Aadhaar number or undergo authentication for the purpose of establishing his identity unless it is provided by a new law made by Parliament.

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