Many individuals, particularly poor people, continue to live without identification documents. Accordingly, identity requirements for Aadhaar have been reduced to include them; however, biometric facilities have been provided to reduce or eliminate duplication, so while it may be possible to obtain the card under a false name, it is less likely to get another Aadhaar card under a different (or real) name, though there have been cases where the biometrics has been circumvented.
Read moreBecause birth certificates lack an image or biometrics to identify the genuine and legitimate bearer of the document, an individual might adopt that identity as their own if they successfully get one. With this breeder document, the individual may now get other and more secure forms of identification that are officially based on the birth certificate. The birth certificate is the simplest document to get and replicate for the purpose of assuming someone else's identity; birth certificates are mostly ink on paper with a raised seal. Birth certificates have few other security elements.
Read moreIndian passport holders who apply for Residential Status, Employment, or Long-Term Visas, or immigration, are given a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC). Individuals travelling abroad on a tourist visa are ineligible for a PCC. The Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is an official document issued by the Indian Police or an authorised Indian Government official to an individual. It detects any criminal records a person may have against their name and gives a clearing certificate if such documents are clear. A PCC may be necessary for Indian or foreign people who are currently or have previously resided in India for the following reasons:
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