The Indian Government has extended the deadline for “linking Aadhaar (UID) and Voter ID (Election Card)” by one year from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024. This means that Indian citizens now have until March 31, 2024 to link their Aadhaar and Voter ID.
Notification by Ministry of Law & Justice
The Ministry of Law & Justice (Legislative Department) of the Government of India has issued a Notification dated March 21, 2023 to amend the earlier Notification dated June 17, 2022 issued on the subject under the powers conferred by section 23(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
This notification provides relief to Indian citizens who were unable to link their Aadhaar and Voter ID within the previous deadline. This extension will give citizens more time to complete the linking process without facing any penalties or losing their voting rights.
Implications of the extension
The extension of the deadline provides a sigh of relief to millions of Indian citizens who have not yet linked their Aadhaar and Voter ID. This extension will also give citizens more time to complete any necessary paperwork and ensure that they are able to exercise their right to vote.
Citizens should take advantage of this extension and link their Aadhaar and Voter ID as soon as possible to avoid any last-minute rush or inconvenience. This extension is a welcome move by the Government of India to ensure that all eligible citizens are able to participate in the democratic process without facing any unnecessary hurdles.
GOI Notification dated 21/03/2023: Deadline extended for Aadhaar and Voter ID Linking up to 31/03/2024