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‘Aadhaar link deadline may be extended: govt.
Context:
The Union government has indicated in the Supreme Court that the deadline for mandatory linking of Aadhaar to avail various services and welfare schemes run by the government might be further extended beyond March 31
Reason cited:
The Centre said that since some more time would be needed to conclude the prolonged hearing in the Aadhaar case, the government might extend the deadline from March 31.
Backdrop:
On 15th December 2017, the Supreme Court had extended till March 31 the deadline for mandatory linking of Aadhaar with various services and welfare schemes
