Aadhaar is one of the most important documents which can be used as identity proof by an individual. Aadhaar number is required for several official works. Even the SIM you are using in your phone can be linked with Aadhaar. And, now you can check all the mobile phone numbers registered against your Aadhaar number.

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The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has recently launched a portal, named Telecom Analytics for Fraud Management and Consumer Protection (TAFCOP), that enables users to check all the phone numbers linked with their Aadhaar numbers.

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"Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has taken several measures to ensure proper allocation of telecom resources by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) to subscribers and protect their interests in ensuring reduction of frauds. As per existing guidelines, individual mobile subscribers can register up to nine mobile connections in their name," TAFCOP mentioned it on the website.

"This website has been developed to help subscribers, check the number of mobile connections working in their name, and take necessary action for regularising their additional mobile connections if any. However, the primary responsibility of handling the Customer Acquisition Form (CAF) lies with the service provider," TAFCOP added.

The facilities provided in this portal are as under:

Subscribers having more than nine multiple connections in their name will be intimated by SMS.

 Subscribers having more than nine multiple connections in their name can - Click here, to take necessary action.

Go check the status Click here to login with your number and enter the "Ticket ID Ref No" in the "Request Status" box. DoT has released guidelines on Customer Acquisition. These guidelines permit registration of up to nine mobile connections in a Subscriber’s name.

Meanwhile, Paytm's Vijay Shekar Sharma took to Twitter to appreciate the useful service launched by the Modi Government. “Very useful service launched by @TRAI/DOT ! Open the below site and type in your mobile number and you will know the mobile numbers of all the SIM cards purchased with your Aadhaar number as soon as you enter the OTP. You can ban any of them," Vijay Shekhar tweeted.