Aadhaar will not be mandatory: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to ensure that Aadhaar is not mandatory for citizens to avail any benefit under government schemes. The apex court also ruled that Aadhaar cannot be used for any purpose other than to link beneficiaries to the public distribution system and for distribution of LPG cylinders. A three-judge bench presided by Justice J Chelameswar told the Centre to give the ruling wide publicity in print and electronic media, including radio and television.   DHNS