I want to give up my Aadhar. How and what needs to be done ?

Answered on July 24,2018
Presently there is no policy to give up Aadhat. However, Aadhar holders can secure their
Biometric Authentication as per need by locking or unlocking Biometrics using "Lock/Unlock Biometrics" functionality at UIDAI website.
Procedure to lock Aadhaar biometrics:
- Go to https://resident.ui..
- Enter your Aadhaar number and security code/captcha
- Click on “Send OTP”.
- You will receive the OTP in your registered mobile number.
- Enter the OTP. Click on “Verify”
- Click on “Enable Biometric Locking” and click “Enable”
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