UIDAI took the strong action on the telecom operator following allegations that Airtel had used the Aadhaar-eKYC based SIM verification process to open payments bank accounts of its subscribers without their informed consent. UIDAI on Thursday allowed Bharti Airtel to use Aadhaar for re-verification of its mobile customers till January 10 with stiff riders after it returned Rs 138-crore LPG subsidy remitted to the unsolicited payments bank accounts. UIDAI said that Airtel Payments Bank eKYC licence will remain suspended till final enquiry and audit report. UIDAI also took strong objection to allegations that such payments bank accounts are being linked to receive LPG subsidy. The Aadhaar linked e-KYC service of UIDAI provides an instant, electronic proof of identity and proof of address along with date of birth and gender, resident's mobile number and email address to the service provider.