Question : PHOTO I CARDS

(a) whether the Photo Identity Cards of the voters of Uttar Pradesh were made by the private agencies;

(b) if so, whether these agencies have been authorized to issue a duplicate copy of voters identity cards to any other person;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons for giving voters identity cards to others?

MINISTER OF LAW, JUSTICE & COMPANY AFFAIRS(SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

(a) to (d): The requisite information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.