New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The Delhi government has made Aadhaar authentication or proof of Aadhaar possession compulsory for consumers seeking benefits under its electricity subsidy scheme, according to a notification issued by the power department, Hindustan Times reported.

The notification, dated September 30 and published in the Delhi Gazette, requires eligible consumers to submit proof of their Aadhaar number through an online portal or any other method specified by the government.

The rule will cover beneficiaries served by power distribution companies, including BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL), BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (TPDDL). Consumers in areas served by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)...