Responding to a petition filed by the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government challenging mandatory linking of Aadhaar to avail benefits, the Supreme Court on Monday questioned the state government for filing plea against the Centre's decision. "In a federal structure, how can a state file plea challenging Parliament's mandate. We know it is a matter which needs consideration but you satisfy us how state can challenge it," the SC asked the West Bengal government.
The West Bengal government had filed a plea challenging the mobile-Aadhaar linking and will now amend it and re-file the same. The SC asked Mamata Banerjee to file the petition in individual capacity.
The apex court issued a notice to the Centre on a separate plea challenging linking of mobile phone numbers with Aadhaar and sought reply within four weeks.
