Powers and functions of Authority.

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....r this Act. (2) Without prejudice to sub-section (1), the powers and functions of the Authority, inter alia, include- (a) specifying, by regulations, demographic information and biometric information required for enrolment and the processes for collection and verification thereof; (b) collecting demographic information and biometric information from any individual seeking an Aadhaar number i....

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....ns for appointment of Registrars, enrolling agencies and service providers and revocation of appointments thereof; (j) establishing, operating and maintaining of the Central Identities Data Repository; (k) sharing, in such manner as may be specified by regulations, the information of Aadhaar number holders, subject to the provisions of this Act; (l) calling for information and records, condu....

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....in discharge of its functions for the purposes of this Act; (q) promoting research and development for advancement in biometrics and related areas, including usage of Aadhaar numbers through appropriate mechanisms; (r) evolving of, and specifying, by regulations, policies and practices for Registrars, enrolling agencies and other service providers; (s) setting up facilitation centres and gri....