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Delhi Makes Aadhaar Mandatory for Electricity Subsidy

Officials say the rule is meant to verify beneficiary identities to curb rising subsidy costs, with implementation through a government portal, annual renewal of beneficiary choice, publicity by discoms.

The Delhi power department and its implementing agencies have been directed to publicise the Aadhaar requirement widely through the media to ensure beneficiaries are aware of the new provision.
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Overview

  • The power department issued a Gazette notification on September 30 using Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act to require beneficiaries to furnish Aadhaar proof to receive the electricity subsidy.
  • The rule covers consumers served by BRPL, BYPL, TPDDL, the New Delhi Municipal Council and the Military Engineer Services in their areas.
  • Consumers without an Aadhaar number can still claim the subsidy by submitting an Aadhaar enrolment application and their 14-digit enrolment ID.
  • Officials say a dedicated online portal will be launched soon, implementing agencies must publicise the change, and beneficiaries will be required to renew their choice every year to keep receiving the subsidy.
  • The move responds to rising subsidy use and cost — official figures show allocations reached about Rs 4,037.63 crore by February 2026 and beneficiary households rose to roughly 55 lakh — and could speed identity checks but may create short-term enrollment or verification delays for some consumers.