In a massive crackdown on unauthorised agencies offering Aadhaar-related services illegally and charging excessive money from the public, UIDAI has shut down 12 such websites and 12 mobile apps available on the Google Playstore.

The Unique Identification Authority of India, UIDAI, has directed authorities for closure of another 26 such fraudulent and illegal websites and mobile applications.

UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey told PTI that UIDAI has a zero tolerance to such unauthorised websites and mobile applications, and will continue to keep vigil on them.

Warning websites and mobile applications providers against illegal use of Aadhaar logo, he said the authority is contemplating stern action against them.

Mr Bhushan said, for Aadhaar related services, people should visit either the official website or authorised Common Service Centres or Aadhaar Permanent Enrolment Centres.