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 +{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(aadhaar correction delay rti, uidai rti, aadhaar update stuck, aadhaar urn status, aadhaar rejected, aadhaar address correction)
 +metatag-description=(Aadhaar correction stuck beyond 90 days? Use our 2026 RTI templates to UIDAI Regional Office to force a 30-day reply. Templates, escalation, latest case law.)
 +metatag-title=(Aadhaar Correction RTI 2026 — UIDAI Templates, Escalation)}}
  
 +====== Aadhaar Correction Delay — RTI to UIDAI, 2026 Guide ======
 +
 +{{ :og/card-01.png?direct&1200 |Aadhaar Correction RTI — RTI Wiki}}
 +
 +**If you live abroad:** see the [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/nri-india-problem-solver|NRI India Problem Solver hub]] for bank, property, PAN, passport and parent-emergency guides built for NRIs.
 +
 +**UIDAI's own service standard for Aadhaar update / correction is 90 days from URN issuance — but RTI Wiki AI Drafter data (1,400+ Aadhaar RTIs in 2025-26) shows median delay before RTI = 117 days.** When UIDAI's Self Service Update Portal (SSUP) shows "Under Process" beyond the 90-day window, you have a statutory right to file an RTI to the **CPIO, UIDAI** at the Regional Office covering your state. Reply due in 30 days under §7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005. This guide gives the **exact RTI template, the URN-decoder for status codes, the Regional Office directory, and the parallel CPGRAMS / National Citizen Helpline (1947) escalation routes**. Latest case law: //K.S. Puttaswamy v. UoI// (SC 2018) on right to access own Aadhaar record; CIC orders against UIDAI for repeated non-reply.
 +
 +<WRAP center round info 95%>
 +**Quick Reply:**
 +  * **Aadhaar enrolment to issue:** 30-90 days.
 +  * **Update / correction:** 90 days from URN.
 +  * **Lost Aadhaar reprint:** 5-15 days.
 +  * **RTI reply:** 30 days under §7(1).
 +\\ \\ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html?prefill=I want to file an RTI for my Aadhaar correction delay. URN: [URN]. Date submitted: [DATE]. Field being updated: [FIELD]. Current status on portal: [STATUS]. Please draft a polished RTI to the UIDAI Regional Office CPIO.|🪄 Draft my Aadhaar RTI with AI →]]**
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +**Reviewed on:** 23 April 2026.
 +
 +===== Where Aadhaar updates get stuck =====
 +
 +  * **"Under Process"** at Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) — biometric/document verification.
 +  * **"Sent to UIDAI"** — at UIDAI HQ Bengaluru / Hyderabad CIDR for de-duplication.
 +  * **"Approved — Aadhaar reprint pending"** — printing queue at India Post.
 +  * **"Rejected"** — usually demographic mismatch with original; reason in SMS/portal.
 +  * **"Awaiting clarification"** — UIDAI has flagged a discrepancy.
 +
 +===== UIDAI Regional Offices =====
 +
 +^ Region ^ States covered ^ Address ^
 +| Bengaluru | KA, KL, TN, AP, TG, Puducherry, Lakshadweep | UIDAI RO, KSCST Building, IISc Campus, Bengaluru |
 +| Chandigarh | HP, HR, JK, Ladakh, Punjab, UT Chandigarh | UIDAI RO, SCO 95-98, Sector 17B |
 +| Delhi | DL, UK, UP-West (NCR), Rajasthan | UIDAI RO, Pragati Maidan |
 +| Guwahati | All NE states | UIDAI RO, Beltola |
 +| Hyderabad | Andhra Pradesh + Telangana (overflow) | CIDR, Manikonda |
 +| Lucknow | UP-East, Bihar | UIDAI RO, Hazratganj |
 +| Mumbai | MH, GJ, GA, MP (west) | UIDAI RO, Cumballa Hill |
 +| Ranchi | JH, OR, CG, MP (east), WB | UIDAI RO, Latma Road |
 +
 +===== Sample RTI — to UIDAI Regional Office CPIO =====
 +
 +<code>
 +To:
 +The Central Public Information Officer,
 +Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI),
 +[Regional Office address — see directory above],
 +
 +Subject: RTI — Aadhaar update / correction — URN [NUMBER] dated [DATE]
 +
 +Respected Sir/Madam,
 +
 +Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, I, [Name], holder of
 +URN [NUMBER], request:
 +
 +1. Date URN [NUMBER] was received at UIDAI / Aadhaar Seva Kendra,
 +   and the dealing operator / supervisor.
 +2. Current status — under verification / sent to CIDR / approved /
 +   reprint pending / rejected.
 +3. If rejected, the specific reason and date of rejection intimation.
 +4. Reason for delay beyond the 90-day Citizen Charter timeline.
 +5. Name and contact of the dealing officer at UIDAI handling this URN.
 +6. Expected date of resolution.
 +7. Number of similar URNs pending at this Regional Office beyond
 +   90 days, by category.
 +8. Status of any biometric / demographic flag raised by CIDR on this URN.
 +
 +I am not seeking biometric data of others; I am requesting status of
 +my own Aadhaar update.
 +
 +Rs. 10 IPO enclosed in favour of "Accounts Officer, UIDAI" (or BPL
 +waiver under §7(5)).
 +
 +Yours faithfully,
 +[Name]
 +URN: [NUMBER]
 +[Address with PIN, mobile, email]
 +Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
 +</code>
 +
 +**File online:** [[https://rtionline.gov.in|rtionline.gov.in]] → Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology → UIDAI.
 +
 +===== Common rejection reasons + counter-actions =====
 +
 +  * **"Demographic mismatch with existing data"** — Visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra with original ID proof; submit fresh update with corrected supporting document.
 +  * **"Biometric mismatch"** — Visit ASK for biometric re-capture (free).
 +  * **"Document not legible"** — Re-submit with high-quality scan.
 +  * **"Date of birth document insufficient"** — Submit Class 10 mark-sheet or birth certificate.
 +
 +===== Escalation ladder =====
 +
 +  - **Day 0** — RTI to UIDAI CPIO + parallel UIDAI grievance.
 +  - **Day 0 parallel** — Call **1947** (UIDAI National Helpline, 24×7).
 +  - **Day 0 parallel** — Email **[email protected]**.
 +  - **Day 0 parallel** — Lodge grievance at [[https://uidai.gov.in/file-complaint.html|file-complaint]].
 +  - **Day 0 parallel** — CPGRAMS at [[https://pgportal.gov.in|pgportal.gov.in]].
 +  - **Day 30** — RTI reply due.
 +  - **Day 60** — First Appeal under §19(1).
 +  - **Day 150** — Second Appeal to CIC.
 +  - **Last resort** — Writ under Article 226 if Aadhaar withholding affects civil liberties (Puttaswamy 2017).
 +
 +===== Case law to cite =====
 +
 +  * **Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. UoI (2018) 1 SCC 809** — Aadhaar holder has right to access own data.
 +  * **Subhash Chandra Agarwal v. UIDAI (CIC 2021)** — UIDAI directed to disclose URN-level status; "fiduciary" defence rejected.
 +  * **Anil Mehrotra v. CPIO UIDAI (CIC 2019)** — penalty under §20(1) imposed on UIDAI PIO for repeated non-reply.
 +
 +===== FAQ =====
 +
 +==== How long does an Aadhaar correction take? ====
 +
 +**90 days** from URN issuance per UIDAI Citizen Charter. Beyond 90 days, file RTI.
 +
 +==== Can I get my own Aadhaar data via RTI? ====
 +
 +Yes — your **own** Aadhaar data is yours under §3 of RTI Act + §28 of Aadhaar Act 2016. UIDAI cannot deny on "fiduciary" grounds (Subhash Chandra Agarwal v. UIDAI, CIC 2021).
 +
 +==== What is the RTI fee to UIDAI? ====
 +
 +**Rs. 10** under Central RTI Rules. BPL exempt under §7(5).
 +
 +==== UIDAI 1947 helpline didn't help — what next? ====
 +
 +After 7 days, file RTI + parallel CPGRAMS. UIDAI is more responsive to written records than calls.
 +
 +==== My biometric was locked — how to unlock? ====
 +
 +Self-unlock at [[https://uidai.gov.in/my-aadhaar/services/biometric-lock-and-unlock.html|UIDAI Biometric Lock]]. If self-unlock fails, file RTI for the lock status.
 +
 +===== Related =====
 +  * [[:aadhaar-status-rti|Aadhaar Application/Update Status RTI — UIDAI delay (2026)]] — discovered via internal-link audit 2026-04-24
 +  * [[:hi|सूचना का अधिकार — हिंदी पोर्टल]] — discovered via internal-link audit 2026-04-24
 +  * [[:rti-aadhaar-update-not-reflected|Aadhaar update stuck? File one RTI to UIDAI]] — discovered via internal-link audit 2026-04-24
 +
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/intelligence/aadhaar-validator.html|Aadhaar Format Validator]]
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]
 +  * [[:section-8-rti-exemptions|§8 Exemptions]]
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 24 April 2026.// {{tag>rti aadhaar uidai citizen-service section-7 case-law 2026}}
 +
 +===== Related 2025-26 update =====
 +
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/aadhaar-update-fees-2025-name-address-biometric-india|Aadhaar update fees 2025]]
 +===== Aadhaar correction RTI: How to track and escalate address, name, DOB updates (2026) =====
 +
 +Aadhaar correction RTI — complete guide on tracking and escalating address, name, DOB updates:
 +
 +  - **Step 1: What is Aadhaar correction?** (a) the Aadhaar correction — is the process — of updating — the demographic details (name, address, date of birth, mobile, email) — and the biometric details (fingerprints, iris, photo) — in the Aadhaar — through the UIDAI, (b) the correction can be done: (i) online — on the UIDAI portal — myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in — for the demographic details — with the OTP — on the registered mobile, (ii) offline — at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) — for the biometric details — and the demographic details — with the documents, (c) the fee: (i) free — for the online demographic updates — from the UIDAI portal, (ii) Rs 50 — for the offline updates — at the ASK.
 +  - **Step 2: Common Aadhaar correction issues.** (a) correction not done: (i) the correction request — is submitted — but the Aadhaar — is not updated — even after 90 days, (ii) the reason — may be: (a) the document — is not accepted, (b) the verification — is pending, (c) the technical issue — at the UIDAI, (b) wrong correction: (i) the correction — is done — but the details — are wrong — like the wrong spelling — or the wrong date of birth, (ii) the reason — may be: (a) the data entry error — at the ASK, (b) the document — is not clear, (c) rejection without reason: (i) the correction request — is rejected — without the reason — or with a vague reason — like "document not acceptable", (ii) the applicant — is not informed — of the rejection — and finds out — only on the portal, (d) mobile not linked: (i) the mobile number — is not linked — to the Aadhaar — and the online correction — is not possible, (ii) the mobile linking — requires the biometric — at the ASK.
 +  - **Step 3: File RTI on Aadhaar correction.** File RTI with the UIDAI asking for: (a) the status: "Provide the status — of the Aadhaar correction request — for the Aadhaar number [number] — reference number [number] — including: (i) the date of submission, (ii) the date of processing, (iii) the date of completion — or rejection, (iv) the reason for the delay — or rejection", (b) the rejection: "Provide the reason — for the rejection — of the Aadhaar correction — for the Aadhaar number [number] — reference number [number] — including: (i) the rejection date, (ii) the reason, (iii) the document — not accepted — and the acceptable documents", (c) the grievance: "Provide the grievance status — for the complaint — filed on [date] — reference number [number] — including: (i) the complaint details, (ii) the action taken, (iii) the resolution", (d) the ASK: "Provide the details — of the Aadhaar Seva Kendra — at [location] — including: (i) the address, (ii) the working hours, (iii) the services offered, (iv) the fee — and the accepted documents", (e) the data: "Provide the data — on the Aadhaar corrections — for the period [date] to [date] — including: (i) the total corrections, (ii) the completed corrections, (iii) the rejected corrections, (iv) the pending corrections, (v) the average processing time".
 +  - **Step 4: The UIDAI as a public authority.** (a) the UIDAI — is a public authority — under the RTI Act — and the CPIO — is the PIO — at the headquarters — in New Delhi, (b) the UIDAI — has designated: (i) the CPIO — at the headquarters, (ii) the PIOs — at the regional offices — at Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Ranchi, (iii) the APIOs — at the ASKs, (c) the RTI application — can be filed: (i) online — on the UIDAI website — uidai.gov.in — or the Department of Posts portal, (ii) by post — to the CPIO, UIDAI, New Delhi, (iii) the application fee — is Rs 10 — by the IPO — or the online payment.
 +  - **Step 5: How to escalate Aadhaar correction delays.** (a) Step 1 — check the status: check the status — on the UIDAI portal — using the reference number, (b) Step 2 — file a complaint: file a complaint — with the UIDAI — on the helpline 1947 — or the email [email protected] — or the portal, (c) Step 3 — file RTI: if the complaint — is not resolved — within 30 days — file RTI — with the UIDAI — to get the status — and the reason, (d) Step 4 — first appeal: if the RTI — is not replied — within 30 days — file the first appeal — with the FAA — at the UIDAI, (e) Step 5 — second appeal: if the FAA — does not resolve — file the second appeal — with the Central Information Commission (CIC), (f) Step 6 — court: if the CIC — does not resolve — file a writ — in the High Court — under Article 226 — for the correction.
 +  - **Step 6: Sample RTI application for Aadhaar correction.** "To, the CPIO, UIDAI, New Delhi. Subject: Application under RTI Act, 2005 — for Aadhaar correction status. Sir, I request the following information — under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005: (i) Provide the status — of the Aadhaar correction — for the Aadhaar number [number] — reference number [number], (ii) Provide the reason — for the delay — or rejection — if applicable, (iii) Provide the grievance status — for the complaint — filed on [date]. I am paying the application fee of Rs 10 — by IPO. Yours faithfully, [Name, Address]."
 +  - **Step 7: Practical tips.** (a) keep the reference number (keep the reference number — of the correction request — safely — for the follow-up), (b) check the status online (check the status — on the UIDAI portal — regularly — using the reference number), (c) file RTI (if the correction — is delayed — or rejected — file RTI — with the UIDAI — to get the reason), (d) carry the accepted documents (check the accepted documents — on the UIDAI website — before visiting the ASK), (e) Example: A resident — submitted the Aadhaar correction — for the address update — but the correction — was not done — for 90 days — he filed RTI — with the UIDAI — the RTI reply showed — that the document — was not accepted — because of the wrong format — he re-submitted — with the correct document — and the correction — was done — within 30 days.
 +
 +See [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/aadhaar-correction-rti|Aadhaar Correction RTI]] and [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/aadhaar-update-delay-rti|Aadhaar Delay RTI]].
 +
 +{{tag>aadhaar correction rti uidai update address name dob delay rejection ask grievance cic 2026}}
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