The Citizenship Rules, 1956 is hereby repealed:
Provided that such repeal shall not affect-
(a) the previous operation of the said Rules or anything duly done or suffered thereunder; or
(b) any right, privilege, obligation or liability acquired, accrued or incurred under the said Rules; or
(c) any penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred in respect of any offence committed against the said Rules; or
(d) any investigation, legal proceeding or remedy in respect of any such right, privilege, obligation, liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment as aforesaid, and any such investigation, legal proceeding or remedy may be instituted, continued or enforced any such penalty, forfeiture, or punishment, may be imposed as if the said Rules had not been repealed.
SCHEDULE I [See rule 2(c)] FORM I (See rule 3) The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF BIRTH OF A MINOR CHILD AT AN INDIAN CONSULATE UNDER SECTION 4(1) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT,1955 Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS
PART I PHOTOGRAPH
1. Full name of the minor child: ……..………………………………….
2. Sex: …………………3.Place & Country Birth..………………………….
4. Date of birth:.. …….………………………………………………………..
5. Mark of identification:………………………………………………………
6. Present address: …………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………...
7. (i) Father’s full name: ……..………………………………………………
(ii) Citizen of India by birth/descent/registration*/naturalization *: ….……
(iii) Occupation:……………………………………………………………...
(iv) Passport particulars: (a) Country……………….(b)Number……………
8. (i) Mother’s full name:………..…………………………………………..
(ii) Citizen of India by birth/descent/registration */naturalization *: .……
(iii) Occupation:……………………………………………………………
(iv) Passport particulars: (a) Country…………………(b) Number……….
PART II
9. I,……………………………………………….a citizen of India and a parent of …………………………..…… to whom the foregoing particulars relate, hereby apply on behalf of my child for the registration of his birth.
Date ……………….. Signature of parent………………………
10. I,…..………………………………………………….…..being the parent of ………………………….…. do solemnly and sincerely declare that my child to whom the foregoing particulars relate does not hold the passport of any other country.
11. I .……………..………………….do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars stated in the application are true and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
Date ……………. Signature of parent………………………....
Made and subscribed this ………………day of ………..20…. before me.
***Signature………………………..
***Designation……………………..
* If a citizen of India by registration or naturalization, please mention to the number and date of the certificate of registration or naturalization, as the case may be.
** Signature and designation of the officer authorized under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009, before whom the declaration is made or oath of allegiance is taken.(i.e. any consular officer as defined in rule 2 (d) of the Citizens(Registration at Indian Consulates) Rules, 1956.
(This form complete in all respect shall be submitted in duplicate to the Indian Mission/Post in the country in which the applicant is ordinarily resident.)
DOCOUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT
1. A copy of the birth certificate of the child.
2. A copy of the passport of both the parents.
3. A copy of the certificate of Indian citizenship if acquired by registration/naturalization.
4. A copy of the marriage certificate of the parents.
FORM II [See rule 4(1)(a)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 5(1)(a) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT,1955 MADE BY A PERSON OF INDIAN ORIGIN Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS
PART I PHOTOGRAPH
1. I, ……………………………………. ( mention full name) resident of (complete postal address)……………………………………………… of full age and capacity and was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)………………………………………………………….……..
on………………and is a citizen of …………………………………….
2. My father’s full name is ……………………………………………and he was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country) ……………………..on……………………and is a citizen of………………………………………………………………………...
3. My mother’s full name is ………………………………… and she was born at with Tehsil, District, State and Country)…………………..
on………………and is a citizen of……………………………………..
4. My wife’s/husband’s full name is ………………………. and he/she was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)…………………on…………………….and is a citizen of………………………………………………………………………..
5. Details of residence in India :
(a) Date of entry in India ……………………..
(b) I have resided in India continuously for a period of 12 months immediately Yes/No preceding the date of application.
(c) During the eight years immediately preceding the said period of twelve months, I have resided in India Yes/No for period amounting in the aggregate to not less than six years.
S.
No.
1 Details with address of residence in India for the last nine years 2 From 3 To 4 Years Months 5
6. (a)Sex:………………….(b)Occupation:……………………………….
(c) If in service, address of employer:………………………………….
(d)Mark of identification: ………………………………………………
7. Passport particulars:
(a) Country:……………………(b) Number: …………………………..
8. Visa valid up to:….……………………………………………………..
9. Details of family members who are staying in India with the applicant:
S.No.
1 Name 2 Present Address 3 Relationship 4 Age 5
10. Details of criminal proceedings, if any:
S. No.
1 Nature of the criminal proceedings 2 Date and place of registering the case 3 Present status Judgment of of the case the court 4 5
PART II
11. I have/have not previously renounced or been deprived of the citizenship of India.
(If the applicant has renounced his Indian citizenship, here state the date on which the declaration of renunciation was made; or if he has been deprived of his citizenship, state the date on which and the authority by whom, the order of deprivation was made.)
12. I have/have not previously applied for registration as a citizen of India and the application has/has not been rejected.
13. I hereby declare that my intention is to make India my permanent home and undertake that I shall renounce the citizenship of my country in the event of my application being sanctioned.
14. I,.…………………………………………..do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars, stated in this application are true and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
Date: ……………. Signature:…………………...………….
Made and subscribed this ………………..day …………………of ……………….…20………….before me.
*Signature……………………… *Designation……………………
15. I, the undersigned, hereby state that I am an Indian citizen otherwise than by naturalization, that I am a householder, and that I am not the solicitor or agent of………………I vouch for the correctness of the statement made by…………………………in his application for Indian citizenship.
Signature……………………………… Name ………………………………….
Full postal address..…………………...
…………………………………….
Oath of Allegiance I, ……………………………………………do solemnly affirm and swear in the name of God that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that I will faithfully observe the laws of India and fulfill my duties as a citizen of India.
Signature……………………… Affirmed/Sworn and subscribed this……………………day of …………..……….20…………………………before me.
*Signature.…………………….
*Designation…………………..
*Signature and designation of the officer authorized under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009, before whom the registration, declaration or oath of allegiance is made or taken. (i.e. the Collector, Deputy Commissioner, District Magistrate) (This Form complete in all respects shall be submitted in triplicate to the Collector/Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Central Government through the State Government or the Union territory Administration, as the case may be) DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT
1. A copy of the valid Foreign Passport.
2. A copy of the valid Residential Permit.
3. Evidence of the date of birth of the parents viz. a copy of the passport or birth certificate.
4. A copy of Bank challan in original amounting to Rs.500/- payable towards declaration and oath of allegiance deposited in the State Bank of India under Head No.”0070-Other Administrative Services-Other Services-receipts under the Citizenship Act”.
FORM III [See rule 5(1)(a)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 5(1)(c) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT,1955 MADE BY A PERSON WHO IS/HAS BEEN MARRIED TO A CITIZEN OF INDIA Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS
PART I PHOTOGRAPH
1. I,……………………………………………………… ………………....(mention full name) resident of (complete postal address)………………………………………………………………… of full age and capacity and was born at (with Tehsil, District,State and country)…………………………….……….…………………… …………………………………….on…………………and is a citizen of……………..…
2. My father’s full name is ……………………………………………and he was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and country)………………………...on………………and is a citizen of………………………………………………………………………..
.
3. My mother’s full name is …………………………………………and she was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and country)…………….on…………………and is a citizen of ………………..…
4. I was married at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)………………………on…………………………………….t o Shri/Smt .…………………………….( full name of husband/wife).
5. My husband/wife was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and country)…………………….on…………………and he/she is a citizen of India by birth/descent/registration*/naturalization* ………………....
6. My marriage subsists YES/NO
7. Details of residence in India :
(a)Date of entry in India: ……………………………………………….
(b) I have resided India continuously for a period of 12 months immediately Yes/No preceding the date of application.
(a) During the eight years immediately preceding the said period of twelve Yes/No months, I have resided in India for period amounting in the aggregate to not less than six years.
S.
No.
1 Details with address of residence in India for the last nine years 2 From 3 To 4 Years Months 5
8. (a) Sex:………………..(b) Occupation:……………………………….
(c) If in service, address of employer: ………………………………..
(d)Mark of Identification: ..……………………………………………
9. Passport particulars:
(a)Country:…………………(b)Number……..…………………….
10. Visa valid up to:…………………………………………………………
11. Details of family members who are staying in India with the applicant:
S.No.
1 Name 2 Postal Address 3 Relationship 4 Age 5
12. Details of criminal proceedings, if any:
S.No.
1 Nature of the criminal proceedings 2 Date and place of registering the case 3 Present status of the case 4 Judgment of the court 5
PART II
13. I have/have not previously renounced or been deprived of the citizenship of India.
(If the applicant has renounced his Indian citizenship, here state the date on which the declaration of renunciation was made; or if he has been deprived of his citizenship state the date on which and the authority by whom, the order of deprivation was made)
14. I have/have not previously applied for registration as a citizen of India and the application has /has not been rejected.
15. I hereby declare that my intention is to make India my permanent home and undertake that I shall renounce the citizenship of my country in the event of my application being sanction.
16. I,……………………………………………do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars stated in this application are true and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
Date:……………………….. Signature….………………………..
Made and subscribed this…………………. Day…………..of 20 ……before me.
*Signature………………………….
*Designation……………………….
17. I, the undersigned hereby state that I am an Indian citizen otherwise than by naturalization that I am householder, and that I am not the solicitor or agent of ………………I vouch for the correctness of the statements made by him in his application for Indian Citizenship.
Signature …………………………… Name ……………………………….
Full postal address ………………… ……………………………………..
….………………………………….
Oath of Allegiance I, …………………………………..do solemnly affirm and swear in the name of God that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that I will faithfully observe the laws of India and fulfill my duties as a citizen of India.
*Signature………………………..
Affirmed/Sworn and subscribed this……………………………day of………………..20………………………..before me.
*Signature…………………… *Designation………………… *If a citizen of India by registration or naturalization, please mention the number and date of the certificate of registration or naturalization, as the case may.
**Signature and designation of the officer authorized under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009 before whom the registration, declaration or oath of allegiance is made or taken.(i.e. the Collector, Deputy Commissioner, District Magistrate) (This Form complete in all respects shall be submitted in triplicate to the Collector/Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Central Government through the State Government or the Union territory administration, as the case may be.)
DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT
1. A copy of the Valid Foreign passport.
2. A copy of the Valid Residential Permit.
3. Evidence of his/her husband’s/wife’s Indian nationality viz. copy of Indian passport or birth certificate.
4. A copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage.
5. A copy of Bank challan in original amounting to Rs.500/-towards declaration and oath of allegiance deposited in the State Bank of India under Head No.”0070-Other Administrative Services- Other Services-receipts under the Citizenship Act”.
FORM IV [See rule 6(1)(a)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATIN OF A MINOR CHILD UNDER SECTION 5(1)(d) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS
PART I PHOTOGRAPH
1. Full name of the minor child:………………………………………………
2. Sex:………………………3.Place & Country of Birth……………………
4. Date of birth:……………………………………………………………….
5. Mark of identification………………………………………………………
6. Present address……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………
7. (i) Father’s full name: ………………………………………………………
(ii) Citizen of India by birth/descent/registration*/naturalization*: ..……...
(iii) Occupation:……………………………………………………………..
(iv) Passport particulars: (a) Country…………………(b) Number………..
8. (i) Mother’s full name:……………………………………………………
(ii) Citizen of India by birth/descent/registration*/naturalization*: ………
(iii) Occupation:……………………………………………………………
(iv) Passport particulars: (a) Country………………..(b) Number………..
9. Details of criminal proceedings, if any:
S.No.
Nature of the criminal proceedings Date and place of registering the case Present status of the case Judgment of the court 1 2 3 4 5
PART II
10. I……………………..……………………………….a citizen of India and a parent/guardian of …………………….. to whom the foregoing particulars relate, hereby apply on behalf of my child for registration as a citizen of India.
11. I hereby declare that my intention is to make India as permanent home in respect of my child and undertake that I shall renounce the citizenship of his country on behalf of my child in the event of the application for grant of citizenship of India to my child being sanctioned.
Date …………….. Signature of parent/guardian……………
12. I, ……………………………do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars stated in the application are true and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
Date ……………….. Signature of parent/guardian……… Made and subscribed this ………………….day ………………20……….before me.
**Signature……………………….
**Designation…………………….
13. I, the undersigned, hereby state that I am an Indian citizen otherwise than by naturalization, that I am a householder, and that I am not the solicitor or agent of…………………..I vouch for the correctness of the statements made by …………….in his application for Indian citizenship.
Date………………. Signature ………………………..…… Name ………………………………… Full postal address …………………… ………………………………………...
* If a citizen of India by registration or naturalization, please refer to the number and date of the certificate of registration or naturalization as the case may be.
**Signature and designation of the officer authorized under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009 before whom the registration, declaration or oath of allegiance is made or taken.(i.e. the Collector, Deputy Commissioner, District Magistrate) (This Form complete in all respects shall be submitted in triplicate to the Collector/Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Central Government through the State Government or the Union territory administration, as the case may be.)
DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT
1. A copy of the valid Foreign passport.
2. A copy of the valid Residential Permit.
3. Proof of Indian citizenship of both the parents viz. copy of Indian passport/birth certificate.
3. A copy of Bank challan in original amounting to Rs.250/-towards declaration deposited in the State Bank of India under Head No.”0070-Other Administrative Services- Other Servicesreceipts under the Citizenship Act”.
4. In case of guardian, enclose proof of guardianship.
FORM V [See rule 7(1)(a)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 5(1)(e) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 MADE BY A PERSON WHOSE PARENTS ARE REGISTERED AS CITIZENS OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 5(1)(a) OR SECTION 6(1) Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS
PART I PHOTOGRAPH
1. I,……………...………………..…………………………………. ………… (mention full name) resident of (complete postal address)…………………………………………………………………of full age and capacity and was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)……………………….on ..…………and is a citizen of ……………
2. My father’s full name is ……………………………………………and he was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country) …………………… on ………………………, and he was registered as a citizen of India under section 5(1)(a)/section 6(1)vide certificate No…………..
dated………………………………………………………………………...
3. My mother’s full name is ………………………………………..and she was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country) …………………… on ……………………… and she was registered as a citizen of India under section 5(1)(a)/section 6(1)vide certificate No………….. dated…………….
4.My wife’s/husband’s full name is ………………………………………… and he/she was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country) …………………………………on ….…………and is a citizen of………..
5.(a) Sex:…………………………(b) Occupation:……………………………
(c) If in service, address of employer:………………………………………
(d) Mark of identification:………………………………………………….
6. Passport particulars:
(a) Country:…………………(b) Number:……………………………….
7. Visa valid up to: ……………………………………………………………
8. Details of family members who are staying in India with the applicant:
S.
No.
Name Present Address Relationship Age 1 2 3 4 5
9. Details of criminal proceedings, if any:
S.No.
1 Nature of the criminal proceedings 2 Date and place of registering the case 3 Present status Judgment of the case of the court 4 5
PART II
10. I have/have not previously renounced or been deprived of the citizenship of India.
(If the applicant has renounced his or her Indian citizenship, here state the date on which the declaration of renunciation was made; or if he has been deprived of his citizenship, state the date on which and the authority by whom, the order of deprivation was made.)
11. I have/have not previously applied for registration as a citizen of India and the applicant has/has not been rejected.
12. I hereby declare that my intention is to make India my permanent home and I undertake that I shall renounce the citizenship of my country in the event of my application being sanctioned.
13.I, …………………………………………….do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars, stated in this application are true and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
Date:………………… Signature:……………………… Made and subscribed this ………………..day …………………of ………………20………….before me.
*Signature…………………… *Designation…………………
14. I, the undersigned, hereby state that I am an Indian citizen otherwise than by naturalization, that I am a householder, and that I am not the solicitor or agent of………………… I vouch for the correctness of the statement made by …………..in his application for Indian citizenship.
Signature……….……………… Name ………………………… Full Postal Address..…………… ………………………………… Oath of Allegiance I, ……………………………………………(here mention the name of the applicant) do solemnly affirm and swear in the name of God that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that I will faithfully observe the laws of India and fulfill my duties as a citizen of India.
Signature..………………………… Affirmed/Sworn and subscribed this ………..………day …………….
of..…………20…….before me.
*Signature…………………….
*Designation…………………..
*Signature and designation of the officer authorized under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009 before whom the declaration is made or oath of allegiance is taken.( i.e. the Collector, Deputy Commissioner, District Magistrate) (This form complete in all respects shall be submitted in triplicate to the Collector/Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Central Government through the State Government or Union territory administration, as the case may be).
DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT
1. A copy of the valid Foreign passport.
2. A copy of valid Residential permit.
3. Copies of Indian Citizenship Certificates issued under Section 5(1)(a) or 6(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 of both the parents.
4. A copy of Bank challan in original amounting to Rs.500/- towards declaration and oath of allegiance deposited in the State Bank of India under Head No.”0070-Other Administrative Services-Other Services-receipts under the Citizenship Act”.
FORM VI [See rule 8(1)(a)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 5(1)(f) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 2008 MADE BY A PERSON WHO OR EITHER OF THE PARENTS WAS A CITIZEN OF INDEPENDENT INDIA Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS
PART I PHOTOGRAPH
1. I,………………………………………………………………………..
(mention full name) resident of (complete postal address)………………………………………………………………… of full age and capacity and was born at(with Tehsil, District, State and Country)…………………………..on …………………and is a citizen of…………….…..
2. My father’s full name is………………………………………....and he was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)………………… on…………………and is a citizen of………………………………….
3. My mother’s full name is………………………………… and she was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)…………………on………….. and is a citizen of………………………………………………………………………
4. My wife’s/husband’s full name is ………………………….and he/she was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)…………………on……………and is a citizen of……………………………………………………………………….
5. I or either of my parents ceased to be an Indian citizen by virtue of section 9(1) consequent to my or their acquiring the citizenship of ……………………………(name of country) on………………………………………………………………………
6. Details of residence in India :
(a) Date of entry in India. …………………………………
(b) I have resided in India continuously for a period of 12 months immediately preceding the date of application Yes/No
7. (a)Sex:……………………….(b) Occupation:……………………..
(c)If in service, address of employer:……………………………….
(d)Mark of identification:…………………………………………..
8. Passport particulars:
(a)Country: ……………………(b)Number: ……………………..
9. Visa valid up to:…………………………………………………...
10. Details of family members who are staying in India with the applicant:
S.No. Name Present Address Relationship Age 1 2 3 4 5
11. Details of criminal proceedings, if any:
S.No.
1 Nature of the criminal proceedings 2 Date and place of registering the case 3 Present status Judgment of the case of the court 4 5
PART II
12. I have/have not previously renounced or been deprived of the citizenship of India.
(If the applicant has renounced his Indian citizenship, here state the date on which the declaration of renunciation was made; or if he has been deprived of his citizenship state the date on which and the authority by whom, the order of deprivation was made.)
13. I have/have not previously applied for registration as a citizen of India and the application has/has not been rejected.
14. I hereby declare that my intention is to make India my permanent home and I undertake that I shall renounce the citizenship of my country in the event of my application being sanctioned.
15. I,……………………………………………..do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars, stated in this application are true, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
Date:……………………… Signature………………………..
Made and subscribed this ………………..day …………………of ………………20………….before me.
*Signature………………………..…… *Designation…………………………..
16.I, the undersigned, hereby state that I am an Indian citizen otherwise than by naturalization, that I am a householder, and that I am not the solicitor or agent of…………………………………………………..I vouch for the correctness of the statement made by……………………………..in his application for Indian citizenship.
Signature…………………………..
Name………..……………………..
Full Postal Address..……………….
……………………………………… Oath of Allegiance I, ………………………………………do solemnly affirm and swear in the name of God that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that I will faithfully observe the laws of India and fulfill my duties as a citizen of India.
Signature……..…………………… Affirmed/Sworn and subscribed this …………………………….day of ………….20……………before me.
*Signature……………………..…….
*Designation………………………..
*Signature and designation of the officer authorized under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009 before whom the declaration is made or oath of allegiance is taken.( i.e. the Collector/Deputy Commissioner, District Magistrate) (This form complete in all respects shall be submitted in triplicate to the Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Central Government through the State Government or Union territory administration, as the case may be).
DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT
1. A copy of valid Foreign Passport.
2. A copy of valid Residential Permit.
3. Evidence that the applicant or either of his parents was a citizen of Independent India viz. copy of passport or birth certificate.
4. A copy of Bank challan in original amounting to Rs.500/-towards declaration and oath of allegiance deposited in the State bank of India under Head No.”0070-Other Administrative Services-Other Services-receipts under the Citizenship Act”.
FORM VII [See rule 9(1)(a)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRTION AS A CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 5(1)(g) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 MADE BY A PERSON WHO IS REGISTERED AS AN OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 7 A Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS
PART I PHOTOGRAPH
1. I,………………………………………………………………………… (mention full name) resident of (complete postal address)………………………………………………………………… …………………………….of full age and capacity and was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)……………………… ……………………………on ………………and is a citizen of ………
2. My father’s full name is…………………………………………….and he was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)……………………… ……………….on…………… and is a citizen of ………………………………………………………………..
3. My mother’s full name is …… ………………………………………… and she was born at(with Tehsil, District, State and Country)……………………… ……………….on…………… and is a citizen of ………………………………………………………………..
4. My wife’s/husband’s full name is….. ……………………………...
and he/she was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)…………………………………….on…………… and is a citizen of ………………………………………………………………...
5. I was registered as an overseas citizen of India under section 7A vide certificate of registration No. ……………. dated………………..
6. Details of residence in India:
(a) Date of entry in India ……………….
(b) I have resided in India continuously for a period of 12 months immediately Yes/No preceding the date of application
(c) During the eight years immediately preceding the said period of twelve Yes/No months, I have resided in India for a period amounting in the aggregate to not less than six years.
S.
No.
1 Details with address of residence in India for the last nine years 2 From 3 To 4 Years Months 5
7. (a) Sex:…………………(b)Occupation………………….……………
(c) If in service, address of employer: ………………………………
(d)Mark of identification:……………………………………………
8. Passport particulars:
(a) Country:…………………..(b) Number…………………….
9. Visa valid up to:………………………………………………………….
10. Details of family members who are staying in India with the applicant:
S.No. Name Present Address Relationship Age 1 2 3 4 5
11. Details of criminal proceedings, if any:
S.No.
1 Nature of the criminal proceedings 2 Date and place of registering the case 3 Present status Judgment of the case of the court 4 5
PART II
12. I have/have not previously renounced for been deprived of the citizenship of India.
(If the applicant has been deprived of his Indian Citizenship, here State the date on which the declaration of renunciation was made; or if he has been deprived of his citizenship state the date on which and the authority by whom, the order of deprivation was made).
13. I have/have not previously applied for registration as a citizen of India and the application has/has not been rejected.
14. I hereby declare that my intention is to make India my permanent home and I undertake that I shall renounce the citizenship of my country in the event of my application being sanctioned.
15. I, ………………………… do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars, stated in this application are true, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
Date:………… Signature...…………………………...
Made and subscribed this ………………..day …………………of ………………20………….before me.
*Signature……………………… *Designation……………………
16. I, the undersigned, hereby state that I am an Indian citizen otherwise than by naturalization, that I am a householder, and that I am not the solicitor or agent of……………………………………………………..
I vouch for the correctness of the statement made by……………………………..in his application for Indian citizenship.
Signature……………………….
Name………………………… Full Postal Address.…………….
…………………………………..
..………………………………… Oath of Allegiance I,…..……………………………………………………….do solemnly affirm and swear in the name of God that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that I will faithfully observe the laws of India and fulfill my duties as a citizen of India.
Signature……………………… Affirmed/Sworn and subscribed this ………day of…………………….
20…………………………before me.
*Signature…………………….
*Designation…………………..
*Signature and designation of the officer authorized under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009 before whom the registration, declaration or oath of allegiance is made or taken. (i.e. the Collector, Deputy Commissioner, District Magistrate) (This form complete in all respects shall be e submitted in triplicate to the Collector/Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Central Government through the State Government or the Union territory administration, as the case may be) DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT
1. A copy of the valid Foreign Passport.
2. A copy of the certificate of registration as overseas citizen of India under section 7A.
3. A copy of Bank challan in original amounting to Rs.500/ towards declaration and oath of allegiance deposited in the State Bank of India under Head No.”0070-Other Administrative Services-Other Services-receipts under the Citizenship Act”.
FORM VIII [See rule 10 (1) (a)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION AS A CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 6(1) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS
PART I PHOTOGRAPH
1. Full name of the applicant:………………………….……………………… If commonly known by another name, enter such name here:…………….
2. Present address :…………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………….
3. (a) Sex:…………………..(b) Occupation:………………………………….
(c) If in service, address of employer:………………………………………
(d) Mark of identification:…………………………………………………..
4. Place and date of birth:………………………………………………………
5. Nationality by birth:…………………………………………………………
6. Present nationality, if different:……………………………………………..
7. (a) Marital Status:……………………………………………………………
(b) If married, give date and place of marriage and nationality of the spouse :…………………………………
(c) Husband’s or wife’s name:……………………………………………..
8. Father’s full name is……………………………………………………….
resident of……………………………………………………….and he was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)…………………..on ………………….and is a citizen of…………………………………………
9. Mother’s full name is……………………………………………………….
resident of……………………………………………………….and he was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)…………………..on ………………….and is a citizen of………………………………………
10. Whether the applicant is a subject or citizen of any country where an Indian citizen is prevented by law or practice of that country from becoming a subject or citizen of that country by naturalization. :…………………………………
11. Principal languages of India known and :………………………………… extent of knowledge thereof with evidence
12. Details of residence in India:
(a) Date of entry in India :…………………………………
(b) I have resided in India continuously for a period of twelve months immediately Yes/No preceding the date of application.
(c) During the fourteen years immediately preceding the said period of twelve months, I have resided in India for a period amounting in the aggregate Yes/No to not less than eleven years.
S.
No.
1 Details with address of residence in India for the last fourteen years 2 From 3 To 4 Years Months 5
13. Reasons for which applicant wishes to acquire Indian citizenship:……………………………………………….
14. Passport particulars:
(a)Country:……………………(b)Number:…………………….………
15.Visa valid up to:…………………………………………………………
16. Details of family members who are staying in India with the applicant:
S.No.
1 Name 2 Present Address 3 Relationship 4 Age 5
17. Details of criminal proceedings, if any:
S.No.
1 Nature of the criminal proceedings 2 Date and place of registering the case 3 Present status of the case 4 Judgment of the court 5
18. Names and addresses of at least two persons whose affidavits testifying to the character of the applicant and the correctness of the statements made in this application are attached herewith: …….. ………………………..
PART II
19. I have/have not previously renounced or been deprived of the citizenship of India.
(If the applicant has renounced his Indian citizenship, here state the date on which the declaration of renunciation was made; or if he has been deprived of his citizenship, state the date on which and the authority by whom, the order of deprivation was made.)
20. I have/have not previously applied for naturalization as a citizen of India and the application has/has not been rejected.
21. I declare that my intention is to make India as permanent home and I undertake that I shall renounce the citizenship of my country in the event of my application being sanctioned.
22. I,……………………………………..do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars, stated in this application are true, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
Date: ……………. Signature:……………………….
Affidavit to accompany the application for a certificate of naturalization under the Citizenship Act, 1955.* In the matter of the application for a certificate of naturalization under the Citizenship Act, 1955, I………………………………..son of …………………… residing at ………………………………………….make oath and do solemnly and sincerely affirm that the statements contained in my application here unto annexed are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
If, at any time before a certificate is issued to me, the accuracy of any of the foregoing particulars is affected by an alteration in circumstances, I undertake to inform the Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs in writing forthwith.
Station……………….. Signature…………………….
Date ………………… * Affidavits to be attested by Notary/Oath Commissioner/Magistrate.
Affidavits testifying the character of the applicant and the correctness of the statements made in the application.
(vide item 18) In the matter of an application for a certificate of naturalisation under the Citizenship Act, 1955, made by …………………… I………………..
aged………………years, by occupation………………………son of …………………………….residing at ………………………………….make oath and do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I am an Indian citizen otherwise than by naturalization; that I am a householder; that I am not a solicitor or agent of ……………………….that I have personal knowledge of, and intimate acquaintance with, the said …………………for……………….years; that the statements contained in his application for naturalization are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
I support ………………………………..’s application for naturalization and I can vouch for his good character and loyalty.
Date ……………………….. Signature……………………………….
Name ………………………………….
Full postal address…………………… ………………………………………..
Copies of two issues (in triplicate) of a newspaper or newspapers circulating in the district in which the applicant resides each containing (clearly marked) an advertisement in the following form should accompany the application.
“Notice is hereby given that………………..son/daughter/wife of………………………is applying to the Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs for naturalization and that any person who knows any reason why naturalization should not be granted should send a written signed statement of the facts to the said Secretary.” (This form complete in all respects shall be e submitted in triplicate to the Collector/Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Central Government through the State Government or the Union territory administration, as the case may be) DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT
1. A copy of valid Foreign Passport.
2. A copy of valid Residential Permit.
3. A copy of Bank challan in original amounting to Rs.1500/- deposited in the State Bank of India under Head No.”0070-Other Administrative Services-Other Services-Receipts under the Citizenship Act.”
4. One affidavit from self (applicant) and two affidavits from two Indians testifying to the character of the applicant in the prescribed language available in the application form.
5. Two language Certificates certifying the applicant’s knowledge in any one of the Indian languages specified in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. (A language certificate from a recognized educational institutions or from a recognized organization or from two Indian citizens of the district of the applicant).
6. Two newspaper (circulating in the district in which the applicant resides) cuttings of different dates or of different newspapers notifying his intention to apply for citizenship in the prescribed language in the application form.
FORM IX [See rules 11(2] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF CITIZENSHIP UNDER SECTION 5(1)(a), (c), (d), (e), (f) AND
(g) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 Received application from Miss/Ms./Mr. …………….. d/o, w/o.
s/o ………………… resident of ……………………. for registration under clause (a) or (c) or (d) or (e) or (f) or (g) of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
Note.- Strike out whichever is not applicable.
Dated ………… Signature with seal of the receiving officer FORM X [See rule 14(1)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION No……………….
This is to certify that the person whose particulars are given below has been registered as a citizen of India under the provisions of section *5(1)(a)/(c)/(d)/(e)/(f)) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 –
1. Name PHOTOGRAPH :
2. Name of father
3. Name of mother
4. Name of the husband/wife
5. Date of birth
6. Place of birth
7. Previous nationality
8. Occupation
9. Marks of identification
10. Address :
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Signature of Registered Person Place of Issue …………………… Date of Issue…………………… *Strike out which ever is not applicable.
Signature & Seal of Issuing Authority FORM XI [See rule 14(2)] The Citizenship Rules,2009 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS CERTFICATE OF REGISTRATION No……………..
This is to certify that the person whose particulars are given below has been registered as a citizen of India under the provisions of section 5(1)(g) of the Citizenship Act, 1955- Name :
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Name of father Name of mother Name of husband/wife Date of birth Place of birth Previous nationality Occupation :
:
:
:
:
:
:
Certificate of Registration number, date and place of issue of overseas citizenship of India :
Marks of identification Address :
:
PHOTOGRAPH Signature & Seal of Issuing Authority Signature of Registered Person Place of Issue………………..
Date of issue………………… FORM XII [See rules 15(1) and 16(1] The Citizenship Ruls,2009 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS CERTIFICATE OF NATURALISATION No………… Whereas…………….has applied for a certificate of naturalization, alleging with respect to himself (herself) the particulars set out below, and has satisfied the Government that the conditions laid down in the above mentioned Act for the grant of naturalisation are fulfilled in the case of the said ……….. .
Now, therefore, in pursuance of the powers conferred by the said Act, the Government hereby grants to the said…………..this certificate of naturalisation, and declares that, upon taking the oath of allegiance within the time and in the manner required by the rules made in that behalf he/she shall, subject to the provisions of the said Act, be entitled to all political and other rights, powers and privileges and be subject to all obligations, duties and liabilities to which an Indian citizen is entitled or subject to, and have to all intents and purposes the status of an Indian citizen.
In witness whereof I have hereto subscribed my name this day of ……………….
Photograph Signature and Seal of Issuing Authority Particulars
1. Name:………………………………………………………………
2. Address ……………………………………………………………
3. Occupation ……………………………………………………….
4. Place and date of birth ………………………………………………
5. Previous nationality …………………………………………………
6. Marital Status:.………………………………………………………
7. Mark of identification:……………………………………………..
8. Name and nationality of wife/husband:…………………………….
9. Name and nationality of father:……………………………………..
10. Name and nationality of mother:…………………………………… Oath of allegiance I, A-B, do solemnly affirm (or swear) that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that I will faithfully observe the laws of India and fulfil my duties as a citizen of India.
Signature …………………… Designation ………………… Affirmed/Sworn and subscribed this …………….day of …………… 20 …… before me.
*Signature ……………………..
*Designation …………………..
* Signature and designation of the officer authorized under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009, before whom the registration, declaration or oath of allegiance is made or taken.
FORM XIII [See rule 17(a)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 REGISTER OF THE PERSONS REGISTERED AS INDIAN CITIZENS UNDER SECTIONS 5(1)(a),(e) & (f) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 S.No Name 1 2 Father’s name Date of Birth Last permanent address outside India Date from which resident in India Present Address Date of Registration Remarks Note: Serial No. in this register should correspond with the number in the registration certificate.
FORM XIV [See rule 17(b)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 REGISTER OF PERONS REGISTERED AS INDIAN CITIZENS UNDER SECTION 5(1)(c) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 S.
No Full Name of Applicant and Address Occup ation Place and Date of Birth Nation ality Marital Status Full Name and Address of hus band/wife Whether applicant has formally renounced or lost his/her former nationality or given an undertaking in writing to renounce it, if application is sanctioned Reference to documentary evidence furnished to be given 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Particulars as to date and place of taking of oath of allegiance and actual issue of certificate 9 Reference letter from State Government for warding details of application Remarks 10 11 Note.- Serial No. in this register should correspond with the number in the registration certificate.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FORM XV [See rule 17(c)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 REGISTER OF MINOR CHILDREN REGISTERED AS INDIAN CITIZENS UNDER SECTION 5(1) (d) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 S. No.
1 Name 2 Father’s Name 3 Date of Birth 4 Present Address 5 Remarks 6 Note.- Serial No. in this register should correspond with the number in the registration certificate.
FORM XVI [See rule 17 (d)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 REGISTER OF PERSONS REGISTERED AS INDIAN CITIZENS UNDER SECTION 5(1)(g) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 S.No.
1 Name 2 Father’s name 3 Date of birth 4 Last Permanent Address outside India 5 Date from which resident in India 6 Present Address 7 Date of Registration 8 Overseas Citizen of India Certificate No.
9 Place & Date of issue 10 Remarks 11 Note – Serial No. in this register should correspond with the number in the registration certificate.
FORM XVII [See rule 17 (e)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 REGISTER OF CERTIFICATE OF NATURALISATION AND OATHS OF ALLEGIANCE UNDER SECTION 6(1) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 S.No. Full name and addr ess Profess ion of occupa tion Place and date of birth 1 2 3 4 Previo us nation ality Married, single, widower widow, divorced Full name of wife/ husb and Full name of parent 5 6 7 8 Date of certificate assigned and sent to the State Govt.
9 1[Attestation by Secretary/Joi nt Secretary, Deputy Secretary /Under Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs Particul ars as to date and place of taking of oath of allegianc e and actual issue of certificat e 10 11 Reference to letter from State Govt.
forwardi ng details of applicati on Remar ks 12 13 This Form when completed should be forwarded in triplicate to the Chief Secretary to the Government of the State in which the applicant is resident.
Note- Serial No. in this register should correspond with the number in the registration certificate.
FORM XVIII [See rule 19 (2)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 (To be filed in quadruplicate) APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATIION UNDER SECTION 6A OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 Photograph
1. Name in full of applicant (Block Capitals, surname first) … … … … … … … … … …
2. Father’s/ Husband’s name …….. ……………………
3. Date and Place of birth …………………………
4. Sex, Height, Colour of eyes …….. ……………………
5. Whether of Indian origin-If so, how ………….………………
6. Present Nationality …………………………
7. Occupation or profession …………………………
8. Date and place of arrival in Assam from Bangladesh…… ………
9. First address in Assam after arrival ……………………
10. Present address in Assam ………………………
11. Date from which ordinarily resident in Assam…………………
12. Date and place of detection as a foreigner ……………………
13. Name and address of the Tribunal declaring …………………… him as a foreigner; case number and date of order
14. Name of husband/wife and children ……………………
15. Physical identification marks of applicant ……………………
(1)
(2)
16. Signature or thumb impression of applicant …………………… To be filled in by the officer of the Registering Authority
1. Registered at ……………… on…………………….20…
2. Registration No…………………………………..
3. Finger prints of the registered person.
Date………….. …………………………………………….
Place………… SEAL Name and signature of Registering Authority Note.- A certified copy of the Tribunal Order should be attached with the Ist, 3rd and 4th copy of this application.
FORM XIX [See rule 19 (3)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS REGISTERED ALONGWITH OTHER PARTICULARS UNDER SECTION 6A OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 BY THE REGISTERING AUTHORITY……… DISTRICT, ASSAM Serial No.
1 Name 2 Father’s/ Husband’s Name 3 Date and Place of birth 4 Present Address 5 Number and date of the order declaring him, as a foreigner issued by Tribunal Date since he has been ordinarily residing in Assam Date of expiry of registration i.e.
he/she completes 10 years from the date of declaration or registration whichever is later Remarks if any] FORM XX (See rule 19 (4)) The Citizenship Rules, 2009 LIST OF PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER SECION 6A OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 DURING THE QUARTER ENDING IN MARCH/JUNE/SEPTEMBER/DECEMBER, 20…… S.
No.
1 Name 2 Father’s/ Husband’s name 3 Date and place of birth 4 Present Address 5 Date of detection as foreigner by the Tribunal with case number and address of the Tribunal 6 Date of expiry of the registration 7 Remarks 8 Place………….. …………………………………… Date…………… SEAL Signature of Registering Authority Distt…………………………… 6 7 9 FORM XXI [See rule 22] THE CITIZENSHIP RULES, 2009 (To be filled in triplicate) DECLARATION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6A (6) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 TO BE FILLED IN BY THE PERSON WHO DOES NOT WISH TO BECOME A CITIZEN OF INDIA Declaration I,……………………………………………………..,son/daughter/wife of………………………. resident of …………………………….. (Full name and address) hereby solemnly declare that I do not wish to become a citizen of India nor to be governed by sub-sections (4) and (5) of section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
Date…………. ……………………………………………… Place………… Signature or thumb impression of the applicant.
TO BE FILLED IN THE OFFICE OF REGISTERING AUTHORITY Registration No……………………….. (Registration number is to be given after registering the foreigner under the Foreigners Act, 1946).
Date………….
Place………… SEAL Signature of the Registering Authority.
FORM XXII [See rule 23 (1)] The Citizenship RULES, 2009 DECLARATION OF RENUNCIATION OF CITIZENSHIP UNDER SECTION 8 OF THE ACT MADE BY A CITIZEN OF INDIA WHO IS ALSO A CITIZEN OR NATIONAL OF ANOTHER COUNTRY
1. I, ……………………………….(here insert name and address of declaration) am of full age and capacity and was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country) …………………………..on……………….
2. I have/have not been married.
3. I hereby renounce my citizenship of India.
4. I hereby renounce my citizenship of India and surrender my Indian Passport No…………………………… with date of issue……………
5. Name and full particulars of minor children who are Citizens of India, if any………………………………………………………………………...
I,…………………………………………………………do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars stated in this declaration are true and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
Signature ……………………..
Made and subscribed this ………………….. day of …………………..
20……….before me.
* Signature……………………… * Designation …………………...
Particulars
1. Full name ……………………………………………………………
2. Address ………………………………………………………………
3. Profession or occupation ……………………………………………
4. Place and date of birth ………………………………………………
5. (Second) Nationality …………………………………………………
6. Single, married, etc. …………………………………………………
7. Name of wife or husband ……………………………………………
8. Names and nationalities of parents …………………………………
9. Names and full particulars of children, if any ……………………… I, the undersigned, hereby state that I am an Indian citizen otherwise than by naturalization that I am householder, and that I am not the solicitor or agent of ………… I vouch for the correctness of the statements made by …………….in his application for ………………….
Signature ………………………………… Date …………… Name (in BLOCK LETTERS)…………… …………………………………………… Full Postal address………………………..
…………………………………………… …………………………………………… * Signature and designation of the officer authorized under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009, before whom the registration, declaration or oath of allegiance is made or taken.
FORM XXIII [See rule 23(2)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR THE DECLARATION OF RENUNCIATION OF CITIZENSHIP OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 8 OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 Received declaration of renunciation of Indian citizenship under section 8 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 from Miss/Ms./Mr …………………… ……………d/o, w/o, s/o……………………………………………………… resident of………………………………… along with his/her Indian Passport No…………………………with date of issue………………………………..
Date………………. Signature with seal of the receiving officer FORM XXIV [See rule 23(4)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 REGISTER OF DECLARATIONS OF RENUNCIATION OF INDIAN CITIZENSHIP Sl.
No.
Full name of declaran t and address Professio n or occupati on Place and date of birth Nationality of declarant’s parents Full names of parents Married, single, widower, widow or divorced 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Place where and date when declaratio n made Reference to orders etc. from Ministry of Home Affairs Attestation by Secretary, Joint Secretary, deputy Secretary/Under Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs Reference to letter along with which declaration of renunciation received Remarks 8 9 10 11 12 This Form when completed should be forwarded in triplicate to the Chief Secretary to the Government of the State in which applicant is resident.
FORM XXV [See rule 24 (1)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 DECLARATION OF INTENTION TO RESUME INDIAN CITIZENSHIP UNDER SECTION 8(2) OF THE ACT MADE BY A PERSON WHO HAS CEASED TO BE AN INDIAN CITIZEN ON THE LOSS OF INDIAN CITIZENSHIP BY HIS PARENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8(1) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955.
1. I, …………………………………………………………… (here insert name and address of declarant) was born at …………… on …………………
2. My Father’s full name is ……………………………………………….
3. My Mother’s full name is……………………………………………….
4. I ceased to be an Indian citizen by virtue of sub-section (1) of section 8 of the Citizenship Act, 1955, on ………………………… by reason of the fact that [Here state the cause whereby the declarant’s father/mother and the declarant ceased to be Indian citizens, the year and date in which they ceased to be Indian citizens and all other relevant information].
5. If I had not so ceased to be an Indian citizen, I would now be an Indian citizen by reason of the fact that [Here state the grounds on which the declarant claims that he or she would have been such a citizen.]
6. I hereby declare my intention to resume Indian citizenship and apply to the Central Government to register this declaration I, A-B, do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars state in this declaration are true and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
Signature ………………..………….
I, the undersigned, hereby state that I am an Indian citizen otherwise than by naturalization that I am a house-holder and that I am not the solicitor or agent of ……….. I vouch for the correctness of the statements made by ……………… in his application for ………………………………………….
Signature ……….……………………… Date ………….. Name (in BLOCK LETTERS Full postal address ……………………..
………………………………………..
Oath of allegiance I, A-B, do solemnly affirm (or swear) that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of India and fulfil my duties as a citizen of India.
Signature ………………… Designation ……………… Affirmed/ Sworn and subscribed this …………… day of ……….. 20 ……..
before me.
*Signature ………………… *Designation ……………… * Signature and designation of the officer authorised under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009, before whom the registration, declaration or oath of allegiance is made or taken.
Particulars
1. Full name ……………………………………………………………..
2. Address ……………………………………………………………….
3. Profession or occupation …………………………………………….
4. Place and date of birth …………………………………………….…
5. Nationality ……………………………………………………………
6. Single, married, etc. …………………………………………………
7. Name of wife or husband ……………………………………………
8. Name and nationalities of parents …………………………………… FORM XXVI [See rule 24(4)] The Citizenship Rules,2009 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS CERTIFICATE OF RESUMPTION OF INDIAN CITIZENSHIP No. ………………………..
This is to certify that the person whose particulars are given below has with immediate effect, resumed being citizen of India, under the provisions of the proviso to section 8(2) of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
1. Name…………………..…………………………………………..
2. Name of father…………………………………………………….
3. Name of mother……………………………………………………
4. Name of husband/wife ……………………………………………
5. Date of birth………………………………………………………
6. Place of birth……………………………………………………..
7. Occupation……………………………………………………….
8. Marks of Identification ………………………………………..…
9. Address………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………….
PHOTOGRAPH Signature of registered person Signature & Seal of issuing authority Place of Issue ……………… Date of Issue ……………….
FORM XXVII [See rule 24(5)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 REGISTER OF DECLARATIONS OF RESUMPTION OF INDIAN CITIZENSHIP Sl.
No.
Full name of decla rant and addr ess Profess ion or occupa tion Place and date of birth Nationality of declarant’s parents Full name of pare nts Married, single, widower, widow or divorced Place where and date when declaration made Reference to orders etc.
from Ministry of Home Affairs Attestation by Secretary, Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs Reference to letter alongwith which declaration of resumption received Remarks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 This form when completed should be forwarded in triplicate to the Chief Secretary to the Government of the State in which the applicant is resident.
FORM XXVIII [See rule 29(1) and 30] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 Application for registration as an overseas citizen of India under section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
Note: Please see Instructions below before filling up the form
PART A (for each applicant of the family) Signature/Left thumb Impression in case of Minor who can not sign First Applicant Details:
Affix your photoof size 35x35 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Surname Given Name Sex and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) Place of Birth with country Father/Guardian’s Name Mother’s Name Nationality Passport No. and Date of Issue Place of Issue Occupation Visible Distinguishing Mark Present Address E-Mail ID and Phone No Whether PIO Card holder?
PIO Card No & Date of Issue Valid Upto File No. & Place of Issue Yes/No [If yes, give details] Spouse Applicant Details:
Signature/Left thumb Impression in case of Minor who can not sign Affix your photo of size 35x35 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Surname Given Name Sex and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) Place of Birth with country Father/Guardian’s Name Mother’s Name Nationality Passport No. and Date of Issue Place of Issue Occupation Visible Distinguishing Mark Present Address E-Mail ID and Phone No Whether PIO Card holder?
PIO Card No & Date of Issue Valid Upto File No. & Place of Issue Yes/No [If yes, give details] Minor Child-1 Applicant Details:
Signature/Left thumb Impression in case of Minor who can not sign Affix your photo of size 35x35 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Surname Given Name Sex and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) Place of Birth with country Father/Guardian’s Name Mother’s Name Nationality Passport No. and Date of Issue Place of Issue Occupation Visible Distinguishing Mark Present Address E-Mail ID and Phone No Whether PIO Card holder?
PIO Card No & Date of Issue Valid Upto File No. & Place of Issue Yes/No [If yes, give details] Minor Child-2 Applicant Details:
Signature/Left thumb Impression in case of Minor who can not sign 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Surname Given Name Sex and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) Place of Birth with country Father/Guardian’s Name Mother’s Name Nationality Passport No. and Date of Issue Place of Issue Occupation Visible Distinguishing Mark Present Address E-Mail ID and Phone No Whether PIO Card holder?
PIO Card No & Date of Issue Valid Upto File No. & Place of Issue Yes/No [If yes, give details] Affix your photo of size 35x35 mm
PART B [other details of applicant(s)]
15. Have you / any member of your family applied for OCI registration earlier?
Yes/No If yes, give details (Reference No., when and where applied and what was the outcome)
16. Whether the applicant (s) sought asylum before applying for present citizenship?
Yes/No If yes, give specific details when and why.
17. Is (are) the applicant(s) or had ever been citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh at any time? Yes/No If yes, give specific details.
18. Date and method of acquisition of present Nationality (By Birth/Descent/Registration/Naturalization/Any other, specify) of the applicant (s).
19. Previous Nationality of the applicant(s).
20. Address of Employer:
First Applicant:
Spouse Applicant:
21. Details of family members, who are staying in India, if any.
S.No.
1 Name 2 Present address 3 Relationship 4 Age 5
22. Details of criminal proceedings against the applicant(s), if any, anywhere.
S.
No.
Applicant(s) Name Date of incidence Place of incidence Nature of incidence Outcome of criminal proceedings, if any 6 1 2 3 4 5
23. I/We, …………………………… do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars stated on this application are true, and I/We make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
Date ……………… Place……………… Signature………………. Signature……… (first applicant) (spouse applicant) Application for Minor(s) I am a parent/guardian** of ……………………..to whom the foregoing particulars relate. I hereby apply on behalf of my/the child (children) for his/her/their registration as an overseas citizen(s) of India.
Date………………….. Signature of first applicant……………..
To be filled only for minor applicant(s) ** In case of guardian, enclose proof of guardianship FORM XXIX [See rule 33 (1)] The Citizenship Rules,2009 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION (Overseas Citizen of India) NO…………….
This is to certify that the person whose particulars are given in this certificate has been registered as an Overseas Citizen of India under the provisions of Section 7A of the Citizenship Act,1955.
PHOTOGRAPH
1. Surname
2. Given Name(s)
3. Nationality 4.Sex 5.Date of Birth
6. Place of Birth
7. Occupation
8. Name of Father/Legal Guardian
9. Name of Mother
10. Address
11. Passport No. Date of issue Place of Issue___
12.Visible Distinguishing Mark of OCI Certificate Holder
13.File No.
PHOTOGRAPH Place of issue Signature and Seal of issuing authority Date of issue FORM XXX [See rule 33 (3) and 35(3)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 REGISTER OF PERSONS REGISTERED AS OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 7A AND IS CANCELLED UNDER SECTION 7D OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 S.
No.
Full name and address of the applicant Father’s name Place & date of birth 1 2 3 4 Nationality 5 Last permanent address outside India 6 Date from which resident in India Date & place of registration 7 8 Date and place in case of renunciation 9 Date and place in case of cancellatio n and U- visa No.
10 Remarks 11 Note.- Serial No. in this register should correspond with the number in the registration certificate.]
FORM XXXI [See rule 34 (1)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 DECLARATION OF RENUNCIATION OF OVERSEAS CITIZENSHIP OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 7C (1) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 MADE BY AN OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA
1. I, …………………………….. (here insert full name and address of declarant) am of full age and capacity and was born at ……………………….on………………………………………………………
2. I am registered as an overseas citizen of India.
3. I hereby renounce my overseas citizenship of India and surrender* the Certificate of registration No………………… dated………………… issued at ………………………………………………………………
4. I, ………………………………………… do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars stated in this declaration are true, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.
Date……………………… Signature………………………..
Made and subscribed this………….. day of …………20……….before me.
**Signature………………………..
**Designation……………………..
PARTICULARS
1. Full Name……………………………………..
2. Address………………………………………..
3. Occupation………………………
4. Place and date of birth…………………………
5. Nationality……………………………………..
6. Name of wife or husband………………………
7. Number and date of certificate of registration as an overseas citizen of India and U-visa…………………..
8. Name and full particulars of minor children who are registered as overseas citizens of India, If any………………….
*Please attach original certificate of registration with the declaration and produce the passport having U-visa for cancellation of the visa.
**Signature and designation of the officer authorised under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009 before whom the declaration is made or oath of allegiance is taken.
FORM XXXII [See rule 34 (2)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 ACKNOWLEDGMENT Received declaration of renunciation of overseas citizenship of India under section 7C (1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 from Miss/Ms./Mr.
………………………….. D/o, W/o, S/o,………………………………… resident of ………………………………. alongwith Certificate of Registration No…………………… dated……………… issued at………… His U-visa No……………………………… issued at………………….
on………………..is cancelled.
Date………………….. Signature with seal of the Receiving Officer FORM XXXIII [See rule 37)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 Certified that …………………………………… whose particulars and photograph are furnished below, has satisfied the conditions laid down in the Constitution of India/Citizenship Act, 1955 and is accordingly recognized as a citizen of India.
Particulars
1. Age…………………………..
2. Height……………………….
3. Hair………………………….
4. Eyes…………………………
5. Special peculiarities and ident