SHORT ANSWER:
Aadhaar authentication cannot be disabled, but you can choose not to use it.
DETAILS:
- Aadhaar is mandatory for certain services but not for all.
- You can opt out of services that require Aadhaar authentication.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No punishment for opting out of Aadhaar services, but you may lose access to certain benefits.
SOURCE:
- Aadhaar Act, 2016 / UIDAI
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