Why is it needed to cancel Aadhaar card update request
The card holder has to make a payment of Rs. 50/- while going through Aadhaar card update process. But sometimes it shows error while making the payment. This can happen due to an issue with Internet connection or anything else. The payment fails or gets stuck. However applicant gets URN number on the registered mobile. In such circumstances, payment cannot be made again. If update request is clicked, the page says, “Similar request has been placed already, you can make another request only after disposal of the first one”. In this case, it is mandatory to cancel Aadhaar card update request and a new request should be placed. (granting that amount was deducted, it is usually refunded between 3-7 days). In spite of a successful payment and request, there are mistakes in the request at times. The request placed earlier should be cancelled in this situation too.
How to cancel Aadhaar update request online?
After having a closer look at the reasons, let’s now dive into the method of cancelling Aadhaar card update request online. In order to do so, the following steps are to be followed It is compulsory to have Mobile number and URN number registered with Aadhaar card.
Go to the website www.uidai.gov.in
Open the website and go to the home page
Some categories and options will show. Look for “check online demographic update status” and click on it
After completing previous step, a new page will appear. Now, 12 digit Aadhaar number and URN number should be entered along with the captcha code shown on the page.
After entering all details, press on “Send OTP” button.
Enter OTP code which will be sent on the registered number and click on “Check Status”
The status of Aadhaar update will be displayed. (The page will also show if the payment was successful or failed). Scroll down the page to cancel the request and make a new one.
Enter captcha verification code and click on “Send OTP”
A new One Time Password will be sent. Enter OTP and click on “cancel request”
Successful cancellation of request will be ensured by a message. Now, a new Aadhaar card update request could be raised.
With these easy steps, Aadhaar card update request can be cancelled online and a new Aadhaar update request can be placed along with that. In case the process is taking time or there is any other matter , we recommend visiting nearby Aadhaar enrolment centre or Lok-mitra Kendra.
