The apex court asked CM Mamata Banerjee to come in an individual capacity if she wants to challenge the Aadhaar, but not as the Chief Minister of a State.
The West Bengal Government had earlier moved the Supreme Court against the Centre’s decision to make the 12-digit bio-metric Aadhaar number mandatory for availing social welfare schemes, saying it was against the federal structure.
“West Bengal’s move was against federal structure. Tomorrow the Centre can challenge a law passed by the state. It’s not a healthy sign,” the court observed.