CAA official notification by Govt of India

New Delhi: In exercise of the powers conferred by section 18 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (57 of 1955), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules to further amend the Citizenship Rules, 2009, namely:- G.S.R (E) Short title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. 1. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. In the Citizenship Rules, 2009 (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), after rule 10, the following rule shall be inserted, namely: - “10A. persons eligible under section 6B.- (1) An application from a person eligible under section 6B, for grant of citizenship by registration or naturalisation, shall not be entertained unlessApplication for grant of citizenship by registration or naturalisation by the application from a person of Indian origin for registration as a citizen of India fulfilling the conditions under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 5, is submitted in Form IIA and is in accordance with rule 4 except clauses (a) and (b) of the said rule; or (a) (b) the application from a person who is married to a citizen of India, for registration as a citizen of India fulfilling the conditions under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 5, is submitted in Form IIIA and is in accordance with rule 5 except clauses (a) and (b) of sub-rule (1) of the said rule; or l (c) the application from a person who is a minor child of a person who is a citizen of India, for registration as a citizen of India fulfilling the conditions under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 5, is submitted in Form IVA and is in accordance with rule 6 except clause (a) of the said rule; or (d) the application from a person whose parents are registered as citizens of India, for registration as a citizen of India fulfilling the conditions under clause (e) of sub-section (1) of section 5, is submitted in Form VA and is in accordance with rule 7 except clauses (a) and (b) of the said rule; or (e) the application from a person who or either of his parents was a citizen of Independent India, for registration as a citizen of India fulfilling the conditions under clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 5, is submitted in Form VIA and is in accordance with rule 8 except clauses (a) and (b) of the said rule; or (f) the application from a person who is registered as an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder, for registration as a citizen of India fulfilling the conditions under clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 5, is submitted in Form VIIA and is in accordance with rule 9 except clauses (a) and (b) of the said rule; or (g) the application from a person for grant of citizenship by naturalisation fulfilling the qualifications for naturalisation under the provisions of the Third Schedule, is submitted in Form VIIIA which includes- (i) an affidavit verifying the correctness of the statements made in the application along with an affidavit from an Indian citizen testifying the character of the applicant; and (ii) a declaration from the applicant that he has adequate knowledge of one of the languages as specified in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. Explanation.—The applicant shall be considered to have adequate knowledge of the concerned language if he can speak or read or write that language. (2) Every application made by the applicant under sub-rule (1) shall have a declaration to the effect that the citizenship of his country shall stand renounced irrevocably in the event of his application being approved and that he shall not raise any claim on it in future. (3) Every application made under this rule shall be accompanied by – (a) a copy of any one of the documents specified in Schedule IA; (b) a copy of any one of the documents specified in Schedule IB; and (c) an affidavit in format specified in Schedule IC. ”. 3. In the said rules, after rule 11, the following rule shall be inserted, namely:- “11A. Authority to which application may be made by a person applying under section 6B.- (1) An application for registration or naturalisation under section 6B shall be submitted by the applicant in electronic form to the Empowered Committee through the District Level Committee as may be notified by the Central Government. (2) On submission of the application, an acknowledgment in Form IX shall be generated electronically. (3) The District Level Committee headed by Designated Officer, as may be specified, shall verify the documents submitted by the applicant along with the application. (4) The Designated Officer shall administer to the applicant the oath of allegiance as specified in the Second Schedule to the Citizenship Act, 1955 (57 of 1955) and thereafter, sign the oath of allegiance and forward the same in electronic form along with confirmation regarding verification of documents to the Empowered Committee. (5) In case an applicant fails to appear in person to subscribe the application and take oath of allegiance despite giving reasonable opportunities, the District Level Committee shall forward such application to Empowered Committee for consideration of refusal.”. 4. In the said rules, after rule 13, the following rule shall be inserted, namely:- “13A. Scrutiny of applications by Empowered Committee. - (1) The Empowered Committee referred to in rule 11A may scrutinise the application for grant of citizenship by registration or naturalisation submitted by an applicant under section 6B to ensure that the application is complete in all respects and that the applicant satisfies all the conditions laid down in section 6B. (2) On being satisfied after making such inquiry as it considers necessary for ascertaining the suitability of the applicant that he is a fit and proper person to be registered or naturalised, as the case may be, the Empowered Committee may grant him the citizenship of India.”. 5. In the said rules, in rule 14, after sub-rule (2), the following sub-rules shall be inserted, namely: - “(2A) Every person who is registered as a citizen of India under section 6B shall be issued a digital certificate of registration in Form XA or XIA, as the case may be. (2B) Hard copy of the certificate of registration shall be issued to the applicant in case he opts for the same. (2C) The certificate shall be digitally signed or signed by the Chairman of Empowered Committee.”. 6. In the said rules, in rule 15, after sub-rule (1), the following sub-rules shall be inserted, namely: - “(1A) Every person who by naturalisation is made a citizen of India under section 6B shall be issued a digital certificate of naturalisation in Form XIIA. (1B) Hard copy of the certificate of naturalisation shall be issued to the applicant in case he opts for the same. (1C) The certificate shall be digitally signed or signed by the Chairman of Empowered Committee.”. 7. In the said rules, in rule 17, - (i) in clause (a), after the word and figure “section 5”, the words, figure and letter “or section 6B” shall be inserted; (ii) in clause (b), after the word and figure “section 5”, the words, figure and letter “or section 6B” shall be inserted; (iii) in clause (c), after the word and figure “section 5”, the words, figure and letter “or section 6B” shall be inserted; (iv) in clause (d), after the word and figure “section 5”, the words, figure and letter “or section 6B” shall be inserted; (v) in clause (e), after the word and figure “section 6”, the words, figure and letter “or section 6B” shall be inserted; 8. In the said rules, in rule 38, after sub-rule (2), following sub-rule shall be inserted, namely:- “(3) In case of an application submitted under section 6B, the oath of allegiance required by sub-section (2) of section 5 or sub-section (2) of section 6 shall be of no effect, unless it is signed in the presence of, or administered by the Designated Officer as specified in rule 11A.”. 9. In the said rules, in Schedule I, - (i) after Form II, the following Form shall be inserted, namely:- “FORM IIA [See rule 10A(1)(a)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 6B OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 MADE BY A PERSON OF INDIAN ORIGIN FULFILLING THE CONDITIONS UNDER SECTION 5(1)(a) OF THE ACT Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS PART I PHOTOGRAPH 1. I, ……………………………………. (mention full name) resident of (with Tehsil, District, State and Country) ……………………………………………… of full age and capacity and was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)………………………………………………………….…….. on………………and am a citizen of ……………………………………. 2. My father’s full name is ……………………………………………and he was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country) ……………………..on……………………and he is a citizen of………………………………………………………………………... 3. My mother’s full name is ………………………………… and she was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)………………….. on………………and she 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 he/she is a citizen of……………………………………………………………………….. 5. Details of residence in India: (a) Date of entry into India …………………….. (b) I have resided in India continuously for a period of 12 months immediately preceding the date of application Yes/No (c) During the eight years immediately preceding the said period of twelve months, I have resided in India for period amounting in the aggregate to not less than six years Yes/No (d) Details with address of residence in India for the last nine years S.No. Details with address of residence in India for the last nine years From To Years Months 1 2 3 4 5 6. (a) Sex:…………………. (b) Occupation :………………………………. (c) If in service, address of employer:…………………………………. (d) Mark of identification: ……………………………………………… 7. Please specify which of the minority community from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, you belong to namely, Hindu, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians……………………………………………… 8. Passport particulars: (if available) (a) Country:…………………… (b) Number: ………………………….. 9. Visa valid up to (if available):….…………………………………………………….. 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. 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 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 as permanent home and I undertake that the citizenship of my country shall stand renounced irrevocably in the event of my application being approved and that I shall not raise any claim on it in future. 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 of applicant:……………….. Made and subscribed this ……..day ……………of ……………20…… before me. *Signature……………………… *Designation…………………… PART II Oath of Allegiance I, ..........................................................................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 fulfill my duties as a citizen of India. Signature of applicant....................... Affirmed/Sworn and subscribed this ….date of …… ..............20…. before me. *Signature…….. *Designation……. *Signature and designation of the officer authorized under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009, (This Form complete in all respects shall be submitted to the designated officer under rule 11A within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Empowered Committee as specified in rule 11A) DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT 1. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1A 2. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1B 3. An Affidavit in format as in Schedule 1C 4. A copy of the valid or expired Foreign Passport, if available 5. A copy of the valid or expired Residential Permit, if available 6. Evidence of the date of birth of the parents viz. a copy of the passport or birth certificate. In case of non-availability of passport of mother/ father, birth certificate of the applicant clearly indicating the name, address and nationality of mother/ father.”; (ii) after Form III, the following Form shall be inserted, namely:- “FORM III A [See rule 10A(1)(b)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 6B OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 MADE BY A PERSON WHO IS/HAS BEEN MARRIED TO A CITIZEN OF INDIA FULFILLING THE CONDITIONS UNDER SECTION 5(1)(c) OF THE ACT Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS PART I 1. I, ……………………………………. (mention full name) resident of (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)……………………………………………… of full age and capacity and was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)………………………………………………………….…….. on………………and am a citizen of ……………………………………. 2. My father’s full name is ……………………………………………and he was born at (complete postal address) ……………………..on……………………and he is a citizen of………………………………………………………………………... 3. My mother’s full name is ………………………………… and she was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)………………….. on………………and she is a citizen of…………………………………….. 4. I was married at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)………………….on ………………… to 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 into India …………………….. (b) I have resided in India continuously for a period of 12 months immediately preceding the date of application Yes/No PHOTOGRAPH (c) During the eight years immediately preceding the said period of twelve months, I have resided in India for period amounting in the aggregate to not less than six years Yes/No (d) Details with address of residence in India for the last nine years S.No. Details with address of residence in India for the last nine years From To Years Months 1 2 3 4 5 8. (a) Sex:…………………. (b) Occupation :………………………………. (c) If in service, address of employer:…………………………………. (d) Mark of identification: ……………………………………………… 9. Please specify which of the minority community from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, you belong to namely, Hindu, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians…………… 10. Passport particulars: (if available) (a) Country:…………………… (b) Number: ………………………….. 11. Visa valid up to (if available):….…………………………………………………….. 12. Details of family members who are staying in India with the applicant: S.No. Name Present Address Relationship Age 1 2 3 4 5 13. 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 14. 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) 15. I have/have not previously applied for registration as a citizen of India and the application has /has not been rejected. 16. I hereby declare that my intention is to make India as permanent home and I undertake that the citizenship of my country shall stand renounced irrevocably in the event of my application being approved and that I shall not raise any claim on it in future. 17. 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 of applicant:……………… Made and subscribed this ……..day ……………of ……………20…… before me. **Signature……………………… **Designation…………………… Oath of Allegiance I, .......................................................................... 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 fulfill my duties as a citizen of India. Signature of applicant ………… Affirmed/Sworn and subscribed this .............................................date 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 be. **Signature and designation of the officer authorized under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009) (This Form complete in all respects shall be submitted to the designated officer under rule 11A within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Empowered Committee as specified in rule 11A) DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT 1. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1A 2. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1B 3. An Affidavit in format as in Schedule 1C 4. A copy of the valid or expired Foreign Passport, if available 5. A copy of the valid or expired Residential Permit, if available 6. Evidence of his/her husband’s/wife’s Indian nationality viz. copy of Indian passport or birth certificate. 7. A copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage.”; (iii) after Form IV, the following Form shall be inserted, namely:- “FORM IVA [See rule 10A(1)(c)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A MINOR CHILD UNDER SECTION 6B OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 FULFILLING THE CONDITIONS UNDER SECTION 5(1)(d) OF THE ACT Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS PART I 1. Full name of the minor child:……………………………………………… 2. Sex: ……………………… 3. Place& Country of Birth…………………… PHOTOGRAPH 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 (if available): (a) Country………………… (b) Number……….. (v) Visa valid up to (if available)……………………………. 8. (i) Mother’s full name:…………………………………………………… (ii) Citizen of India by birth/descent/registration*/naturalization*: ……… (iii) Occupation:…………………………………………………………… (iv) Passport particulars (if available) : (a) Country………………..(b) Number……….. (v) Visa valid up to (if available)…………………………………….. 9. Please specify which of the minority community from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, you belong to namely, Hindu, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians…………… 10. Date of entry into India:……………………………… 11. 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 12. 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. 13. I hereby declare that my intention is to make India as permanent home in respect of my child and undertake that the citizenship of his country shall stand renounced irrevocably in the event of the application being approved and that he shall not raise any claim on it in future. Date ………… Signature of parent/ guardian…….. 14. 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 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 be. **Signature and designation of the officer authorized under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009. . (This Form complete in all respects shall be submitted to the designated officer under rule 11A within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Empowered Committee as specified in rule 11A) DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT 1. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1A 2. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1B 3. An Affidavit in format as in Schedule 1C 4. A copy of the valid or expired Foreign Passport, if available 5. A copy of the valid or expired Residential Permit, if available 6. Proof of Indian citizenship of both the parents viz. copy of Indian passport/birth certificate. 7. In case of guardian, enclose proof of guardianship.”; (iv) after Form V, the following Form shall be inserted, namely:- “FORM VA [See rule 10A (1)(d)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 6B 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) FULFILLING THE CONDITIONS UNDER SECTION 5(1)(e) OF THE ACT Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS PART I 1. I, ……………………………………. (mention full name) resident of (with Tehsil, District, State and Country )……………………………………………… of full age and capacity and was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)………………………………………………………….…….. on………………and am a citizen of ……………………………………. 2. My father’s full name is ……………………………………………and he was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country) ……………………..on……………………and he is a citizen of………………………………………………………………………... , 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 is a citizen of…………………………………….., and he was registered as a citizen of PHOTOGRAPH 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 he/she is a citizen of……………………………………………………………………….. 5. (a) Sex:…………………. (b) Occupation :………………………………. (c) If in service, address of employer:…………………………………. (d) Mark of identification: ……………………………………………… 6. Please specify which of the minority community from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, you belong to namely, Hindu, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians…………….. 7. Date of entry into India………………………. 8. Passport particulars: (if available) (a) Country:…………………… (b) Number: ………………………….. 9. Visa valid up to (if available):….…………………………………………………….. 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. 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 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 as permanent home and I undertake that the citizenship of my country shall stand renounced irrevocably in the event of my application being approved and that I shall not raise any claim on it in future. 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 of applicant :……………… Made and subscribed this ……..day ……………of ……………20…… before me. *Signature……………………… *Designation…………………… Oath of Allegiance I, ..........................................................................(here mention the name of the applicant) 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 fulfill my duties as a citizen of India. Signature of applicant …………… 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 (This Form complete in all respects shall be submitted to the designated officer under rule 11A within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Empowered Committee as specified in rule 11A) DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT 1. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1A 2. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1B 3. An Affidavit in format as in Schedule 1C 4. A copy of the valid or expired Foreign Passport, if available 5. A copy of the valid or expired Residential Permit, if available 6. Copies of Indian Citizenship Certificates issued under Section 5(1)(a) or 6(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 of both the parents.”; (v) after Form VI, the following Form shall be inserted, namely:- “FORM VIA [See rule 10A(1)(e)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 6B OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 MADE BY A PERSON WHO OR EITHER OF THE PARENTS WAS A CITIZEN OF INDEPENDENT INDIA FULFILLING THE CONDITIONS UNDER SECTION 5(1)(f) OF THE ACT Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS PART I 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 am a citizen of ……………………………………. 2. My father’s full name is ……………………………………………and he was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country) ……………………..on……………………and he is a citizen of………………………………………………………………………... PHOTOGRAPH 3. My mother’s full name is ………………………………… and she was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)………………….. on………………and she 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 he/she 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 into India …………………….. (b) I have resided in India continuously for a period of 12 months immediately preceding the date of application Yes/No Details of residence in India for the last five years: S.No. Details with address of residence in India for the last nine years From To Years Months 1 2 3 4 5 7 (a) Sex:…………………. (b) Occupation :………………………………. (c) If in service, address of employer:…………………………………. (d) Mark of identification: ……………………………………………… 8. Please specify which of the minority community from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, you belong to namely, Hindu, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians……………………………….. 9. Passport particulars: (if available) (a) Country:…………………… (b) Number: ………………………….. 10. Visa valid up to (if available):….…………………………………………………….. 11. Details of family members who are staying in India with the applicant: S.No. Name Present Address Relationship Age 1 2 3 4 5 12. 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 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 as permanent home and I undertake that the citizenship of my country shall stand renounced irrevocably in the event of my application being approved and that I shall not raise any claim on it in future. 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 of applicant ………… Made and subscribed this……day of …………. 20 ……….before me. *Signature………………. *Designation……………. Oath of Allegiance I,......................................................................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 fulfill my duties as a citizen of India. Signature of applicant ……………. 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 (This Form complete in all respects shall be submitted to the designated officer under rule 11A within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Empowered Committee as specified in rule 11A) DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT 1. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1A 2. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1B 3. An Affidavit in format as in Schedule 1C 4. A copy of the valid or expired Foreign Passport, if available 5. A copy of the valid or expired Residential Permit, if available 6. Evidence that the applicant or either of his parents was a citizen of Independent India viz. copy of passport or birth certificate.”; (vi) after Form VII, the following Form shall be inserted, namely:- “FORM VIIA [See rule 10A(1)(f)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRTION AS A CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 6B OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 MADE BY A PERSON WHO IS REGISTERED AS AN OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA CARDHOLDER UNDER SECTION 7 A FULFILLING THE CONDITIONS UNDER SECTION 5(1)(g) OF THE ACT Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS PART I PHOTOGR APH 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 is a citizen of………………………………………………………………………... 3. My mother’s full name is ………………………………… and she was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country) ………………….. on………………and she 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 cardholder under section 7A vide certificate of registration No...... dated ....................... 6. Details of residence in India: (a) Date of entry into India ………………………….. (b) I have resided in India continuously for a period of 12 months immediately Yes/No preceding the date of application 7. (a) Sex:................................. (b) Occupation...................... (c) If in service, address of employer: ........................ (d) Mark of identification:............................................ 8. Please specify which of the minority community from Afghanistan, you belong to namely, Hindu, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians……..………… 9. Passport particulars, if available,: (a) Country:..........................................(b) Number …………………….. 10. Visa valid up to (if available):….…………………………………………………….. 12. 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 S.No. Details with address of residence in India for the last nine years From To Years Months 1 2 3 4 5 11. Details of family members who are staying in India with the applicant: S.No. Name Present Address Relationship Age 1 2 3 4 5 PART II 13. 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). 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 as permanent home and I undertake that the citizenship of my country shall stand renounced irrevocably in the event of my application being approved and that I shall not raise any claim on it in future. 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 of applicant …………. Made and subscribed this…….. day of……….. 20…… before me. *Signature ........................................... *Designation Oath of Allegiance I, .........................................................................................................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 fulfill my duties as a citizen of India. Signature of applicant....................... 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 (This Form complete in all respects shall be submitted to the designated officer under rule 11A within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Empowered Committee as specified in rule 11A) DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT 1. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1A 2. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1B 3. An Affidavit in format as in Schedule 1C 4. A copy of the valid or expired Foreign Passport, if available 5. A copy of the certificate of registration as overseas citizen of India cardholder under section 7A.”; (vii) in Form VIII, in serial number 12, - (i) in clause (c), before the word ‘During’, the following words, brackets and letter shall be inserted, namely: - “In case of applicants not covered by (d) below-”; (ii) after clause (c), the following shall be inserted, namely:- “(d) In case of applicants belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi or Christian community in Afghanistan, Bangladesh or Pakistan – During the fourteen years immediately preceding the said period of twelve months, I have resided in India for a period amounting in the aggregate to not less than five years Yes/ No S.No. Details with address of residence in India From To Years Months for the last fourteen years 1 2 3 4 5 ”; (viii) after Form VIII, the following Form shall be inserted, namely:- “FORM VIIIA [See rule 10A (1) (g)] The Citizenship Rules, 2009 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION AS A CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 6B OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955 Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS PART I 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. Please specify which of the minority community from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, you belong to, namely, Hindu, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians...................................................................……………………… 5. Place and date of birth:…………………………………………………… PHOTOGRAPH 6. Nationality by birth:……………………………………………………… 7. Present nationality, if different:………………………………………….. 8. (a) Marital Status:…………………………………………………………… (b) If married, give date and place of marriage and nationality of the spouse ………………………………………… (c) Husband’s or wife’s name:…………………………………………….. 9. Father’s full name is……………resident of …… and he was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country) ………………….. on……….and is a citizen of………………………… 10. Mother’s full name is………………………. resident of……………………………and she was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)………………….. .on ………………….and is a citizen of……………………………………… 11. 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 naturalisation. :…………………………… 12. Indian language that the applicant has adequate knowledge of (languages as specified in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India) :…………………………… 13. Details of residence in India: (a) Date of entry into India …………………………………….... (b) I have resided in India continuously for a period of twelve months immediately preceding the date of application. Yes/No (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 to not less than five years. S.No. Details with address of residence in India for the last fourteen years From To Years & months 1 2 3 4 5 Yes/No 14. Reasons for which applicant wishes to acquire Indian citizenship: 15. Passport particulars (if available): (a) Country:…………………… (b) Number:…………………….……… 16. Visa valid up to (if available):………………………………………………………… 17. Details of family members who are staying in India with the applicant: S.No. Name Present Address Relationship Age 1 2 3 4 5 18. 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 19. Name and address of a person whose affidavit testifying to the character of the applicant is attached herewith: ………………. PART II 20. 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.) 21. I have/have not previously applied for naturalization as a citizen of India and the application has/has not been rejected. 22. I hereby declare that my intention is to make India as permanent home and I undertake that the citizenship of my country shall stand renounced irrevocably in the event of my application being approved and that I shall not raise any claim on it in future. 23. 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 of applicant:………………………. Oath of allegiance I, …………… 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 of applicant…………………… 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. 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. Place................................. Signature of applicant .......... Date .................................. **Affidavit to be attested by Notary/Oath Commissioner/Magistrate. Affidavit testifying the character of the applicant. (vide item 19) In the matter of an application for a certificate of naturalisation under the Citizenship Act, 1955, made by ………….(name of the applicant), I …………aged ………. years, by occupation………………. son of ……………… residing at ………………..make oath and do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I am an Indian citizen and I vouch for ……………………..’s (Name of applicant) good character. Signature Name Full postal address (This Form complete in all respects shall be submitted to the designated officer under rule 11A within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Empowered Committee as specified in rule 11A) DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT 1. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1A 2. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1B 3. An Affidavit in format as in Schedule 1C 4. A copy of the valid or expired Foreign Passport, if available 5. A copy of the valid or expired Residential Permit, if available 6. One affidavit from self (applicant) and one affidavit from an Indian national testifying to the character of the applicant in the prescribed language available in the application form.”; (ix) In Form IX, - (a) in the heading, after the brackets and letter “(g)”, the words, figure and letter “OR SECTION 6B” shall be inserted; (b) in the opening paragraph, after the word and figure “section 5”, the words, figure Date and letter “or section 6B” shall be inserted; (x) after Form X, the following Form shall be inserted, namely:- “FORM XA [See rule 14(2A)] 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 6B and fulfilling the conditions under section *5(1)(a)/(c)/(d)/(e)/(f)) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 with effect from the date of entry into India as mentioned in 8 below – 1. Name : 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. Date of Entry: 9. Occupation : 10. Marks of identification : 11. Address : _____________________ _____________________ Signature & Seal of Issuing Authority PHOTOGRAPH Signature of Registered Person Place of Issue …………………… Date of Issue…………………… *Strike out whichever is not applicable.”; (xi) after Form XI, the following Form shall be inserted namely:- “FORM XIA [See rule 14(2A)] 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 6B and fulfilling the conditions under section 5(1)(g) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 with effect from the date of entry into India as mentioned in 8 below1. Name : 2. Name of father : 3. Name of mother : 4. Name of husband/wife : 5. Date of birth : 6. Place of birth : 7. Previous nationality : 8. Date of Entry: 9. Occupation : 10. Certificate of Registration number, date and place of issue of overseas citizen of India Cardholder : 11. Marks of identification : 12. Address :_____________________ _____________________ PHOTOGRAPH Signature & Seal of Issuing Authority Signature of Registered Person Place of Issue……………….. Date of issue………………… ”; (xii) after Form XII, the following Form shall be inserted namely:- “FORM XIIA [See rule 15(1A)] 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 naturalization with effect from the date of entry into India as mentioned in 6 below, and declares that 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. Date of Entry ………………………………………………… 7. Marital Status:.……………………………………………………… 8. Mark of identification:…………………………………………….. 9. Name and nationality of wife/husband:……………………………. 10. Name and nationality of father:…………………………………….. 11. Name and nationality of mother:……………………………………”; (xiii) in Form XIII, in the heading, after the brackets and letter “(f)”, the words, figure and letter “OR SECTION 6B” shall be inserted; (xiv) in Form XIV, in the heading, after the brackets and letter “(c)”, the words, figure and letter “OR SECTION 6B” shall be inserted; (xv) in Form XV, in the heading, after the brackets and letter “(d)”, the words, figure and letter “OR SECTION 6B” shall be inserted; (xvi) in Form XVI, in the heading, after the brackets and letter “(g)”, the words, figure and letter “OR SECTION 6B” shall be inserted; (xvii) in Form XVII, in the heading, after the bracket and figure “(1)”, the words, figure and letter “OR SECTION 6B” shall be inserted:- 10. In the said rules, after Schedule I, the following Schedules shall be inserted, namely:- “SCHEDULE IA [see rule 10A] THE CITIZENSHIP RULES, 2009 List of Documents to prove that the applicant is a national of Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan [for applicants submitting application under section 6B] 1. Copy of the passport issued by the Government of Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan 2. Registration Certificate or Residential Permit issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) or Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) in India 3. Birth certificate issued by a Government authority in Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan 4. School certificate or Educational certificate issued by the School or College or Board or University authorities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh or Pakistan 5. Identity Document of any kind issued by Government of Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan or any other Government authorities or Government agencies in these countries 6. Any License or Certificate issued by a Government authority of Afghanistan, Bangladesh or Pakistan 7. Land or tenancy records in Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan 8. Any document that shows that either of the parents or grandparents or great grandparents of the applicant is or had been a citizen of one of the three countries i.e. Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan 9. Any other document issued by a Government authority or a Government agency in Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan which will establish that the applicant is from Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan Note : The above documents will be admissible even beyond their validity period. ******* SCHEDULE IB [see rule 10A] THE CITIZENSHIP RULES, 2009 List of Documents to prove that the applicant has entered into India on or before 31.12.2014 [for applicants submitting application under section 6B] 1. Copy of the visa and immigration stamp on arrival in India 2. Registration Certificate or Residential Permit issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) or Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) in India 3. Slip issued by the Census Enumerators in India to such persons while conducting census related survey 4. Government issued license or certificate or permit in India (including Driving License, Aadhaar Card etc.) 5. Ration Card of the applicant issued in India 6. Any letter issued by the Government or Court to the applicant with official stamp 7. Birth certificate of the applicant issued in India 8. Land or tenancy records or registered rental agreement in India in the name of the applicant 9. PAN Card issuance document bearing the date of issuance 10. Any other document issued by the Central Government or State Government or any Public Sector Undertakings of Central Government or State Government or any financial institutions like Banks or any other Public Authority 11. Certificate issued by an elected member of any rural or urban body or officer thereof or a revenue officer 12. Record and account details relating to and issued by the Banks (including Private Banks) or Post Office accounts in the name of the applicant 13. Insurance policies issued by the Insurance companies in India in the name of the applicant 14. Electricity connection papers or Electricity Bills or other Utility Bills in the name of the applicant 15. Court or Tribunal Records or Processes in India in respect of the applicant 16. Document showing service or employment under any employer in India supported by Employees Provident Fund (EPF)/ General Provident Fund/ Pension/ Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) documents 17. School leaving certificate of the applicant issued in India 18. Academic certificate issued by a school or college or a board or a University or a government institution 19. Municipality trade license issued to the applicant 20. Marriage Certificate Note : (i) The above documents should have been issued by an Indian Authority and will be admissible even beyond their validity period (ii) The documents should establish that the applicant had entered India on or before 31.12.2014 ******* SCHEDULE IC [see rule 10A] THE CITIZENSHIP RULES, 2009 Specimen of the Affidavit to be sworn before and attested by a Judicial Magistrate or an Executive Magistrate or an Oath Commissioner or a Notary Public to be submitted along with the application [To be executed on non-judicial stamp paper of rupees Ten] AFFIDAVIT I, …………………. son/ daughter/ wife of ………………… resident of ……………… do hereby solemnly declare and affirm as follows:- (i) That I am an Afghan/ Bangladeshi/ Pakistani national belonging to Hindu/ Sikh/ Buddhist/ Jain/ Parsi/ Christian community in that country (strike out whichever is not applicable) on the date of my entry into India and continue to belong to this community on the date of submission of this application and was residing at ………………………. (write full postal address in that country). An Eligibility Certificate* from a locally reputed community institution is enclosed. (ii) That I am exempted by the Central Government under clause (c) of sub-section (2) of section 3 of the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 and from the application of the provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946 or any rule or order made thereunder in terms of Ministry of Home Affairs Notification No. G.S.R. 685(E) and Order No. G.S.R. 686(E) dated 07.09.2015 and Notification No. G.S.R. 702(E) and Order No. G.S.R. 703(E) dated 18.07.2016. (iii) That I entered into India on ……………….. (Date, month and year to be given as available) (iv) I am aware that it is an offence under the Citizenship Act, 1955 to make a false representation or concealment of any material fact and that if it is found later that wrong information has been furnished by me in this Affidavit and/ or in the Eligibility Certificate, I shall be deprived of my Indian citizenship ab initio. VERIFICATION Verified at ……… (Place) this ……… day of ……….. (month & year) that the contents of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein. DEPONENT Attestation with stamp *ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE (Format of the Eligibility Certificate from the locally reputed community institution) TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN I, ………………………. (name), son/ daughter/ wife of ……………… (name) residing at ……………………… (full postal address) hereby confirm that Mr./Mrs/Ms. …………………. (name of the Afghan/ Bangladeshi/ Pakistani national) ……….. son/daughter/ wife of ……………. (name) , residing at ………………………. (full postal address) is known to me and to the best of my knowledge and belief, he/ she belongs to Hindu/ Sikh/ Buddhist/ Jain/ Parsi/ Christian community {strike out whichever is not applicable) and continues to be a member of the above mentioned community. (Signature) Name of the person giving the certificate Name and address of the community Institution Telephone/ Mobile No. : Date: Place: 11. In the said rules, in Schedule IV, after serial number 2 and the entries relating thereto the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely:- Registration or Naturalisation as a citizen of India under section “2A 6B of the Act - With the application 50 [F.No. 26011/01/2015-IGH(Part)] HI.03.ÿ02ÿ B. C. Joshi, Joint Secretary Note : The Citizenship Rules 2009 was published in the Gazette of India vide notification G.S.R. No. 124(E) dated 25th February 2009 and was last amended vide notification G.S.R. No. 1158(E) dated 3rd December 2018.