Centre Implements CAA, Launches Online Portal For Refugees to Apply For Citizenship; Here’s A List of Documents Required – News18

Last Updated: March 12, 2024, 00:29 IST

Last Updated: March 12, 2024, 00:29 IST

Ministry of Home Affairs knowledgeable that the functions will probably be submitted in a totally on-line mode for which an online portal has been offered. (Image: Representative/PTI)

The Ministry of Home Affairs knowledgeable that the functions will probably be submitted in a totally on-line mode for which an online portal has been offered

In a giant transfer forward of the Lok Sabha elections, the central authorities on Monday introduced the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The transfer to inform the principles of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act got here earlier than the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

After the announcement, the Ministry of Home Affairs knowledgeable that the functions will probably be submitted in a totally on-line mode for which an online portal has been offered.

Here are the listing of paperwork which can be required for utility:

  • Copy of the passport issued by the Government of Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan
  • Registration Certificate or Residential Permit issued by the Foreigners RegionalRegistration Officer (FRRO) or Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) in IndiaBeginning certificates issued by a Government authority in Afghanistan or Bangladeshor Pakistan
  • School certificates or Educational certificates issued by the School or College orBoard or University authorities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh or Pakistan
  • Identity Document of any form issued by Government of Afghanistan orBangladesh or Pakistan or another Government authorities or Governmentagencies in these international locations
  • Any License or Certificate issued by a Government authority of Afghanistan,Bangladesh or Pakistan
  • Land or tenancy data in Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan
  • Any doc that reveals that both of the mother and father or grandparents or greatgrandparents of the applicant is or had been a citizen of one of many three international locations, i.e. Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan
  • Any different doc issued by a Government authority or a Government agencyin Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan which can set up that the applicantis from Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan

Note: The above paperwork will probably be admissible even past their validity interval.

In addition to this, the next paperwork had been listed for the applicant to show that they entered into India on or earlier than December 31, 2014:

  1. Copy of the visa and immigration stamp on arrival in India
  2. Registration Certificate or Residential Permit issued by the Foreigners RegionalRegistration Officer (FRRO) or Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) in India
  3. Slip issued by the Census Enumerators in India to such individuals whereas conductingcensus associated survey
  4. Government-issued license or certificates or allow in India (together with Driving License, Aadhaar Card and so on.)
  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. The beginning certificates of the applicant issued in India
  8. Land or tenancy data or registered rental settlement in India within the title of the applicant
  9. PAN Card issuance doc bearing the date of issuance
  10. Any different doc issued by the Central Government or State Government or any
  11. Public Sector Undertakings of Central Government or State Government or anyfinancial establishments like Banks or another Public Authority
  12. Certificate issued by an elected member of any rural or city physique or officer thereof or a income officer
  13. Record and account particulars regarding and issued by the Banks (together with PersonalBanks) or Post Office accounts within the title of the applicant
  14. Insurance insurance policies issued by the Insurance corporations in India within the title of theapplicant
  15. Electricity connection papers or Electricity Bills or different Utility Bills within the title of the applicant
  16. Court or Tribunal Records or Processes in India in respect of the applicant
  17. Document displaying service or employment beneath any employer in India supported by Employees Provident Fund (EPF)/ General Provident Fund/ Pension/ Employees
  18. State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) paperwork
  19. School leaving certificates of the applicant issued in India
  20. Academic certificates issued by a faculty or faculty or a board or a University or agovernment establishment
  21. Municipality commerce license issued to the applicant
  22. Marriage Certificate

Note: (i) The above paperwork ought to have been issued by an Indian Authority and will probably be admissible even past their validity interval (ii) The paperwork ought to set up that the applicant had entered India on or earlier than 31.12.2014

The authorities notified establishing of an empowered committee at UT/state degree and committees at district degree to check the validity of the functions made beneath the act.

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