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TMI Blog2017 (2) TMI 1289X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... - the prayers made in the writ petition have been substantially dealt with, and an effective process has been evolved to ensure identity verification, as well as, the addresses of all mobile phone subscribers for new subscribers - In the near future, and more particularly, within one year from today, a similar verification will be completed, in the case of existing subscribers - petition allowed. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... tioner, that the identity of each subscriber, as also, his/her address should be verified, so that no fake or unverified phone subscriber, can misuse a mobile phone. It was the contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner, that the instant prayer is imperative, as mobile phones are, used not only for domestic criminal activity, but also, for known terrorist activity (sometimes with foreign ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... substantial number of persons who do not have aadhaar card because they may not be interested in having Aadhaar being 75 years or more of age or not availing any benefit of pension or Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Currently Aadhaar card or biometric authentication is not mandatory for obtaining a new telephone connection. As a point of information, it is submitted that those who have Aadhaar car ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... submission of the learned Attorney General, that the procedure now being adopted, will be sufficient to alleviate the fears, projected in the writ petition. 4. Insofar as the existing subscribers are concerned, it was submitted on behalf of the Union of India, that more than 90% of the subscribers are using pre-paid connections. It was pointed out, that each pre-paid connection holder, has to ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... uture, and more particularly, within one year from today, a similar verification will be completed, in the case of existing subscribers. While complimenting the petitioner for filing the instant petition, we dispose of the same with the hope and expectation, that the undertaking given to this Court, will be taken seriously, and will be given effect to, as soon as possible. 6. The instant petit ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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