The Citizenship Rules, 2009 ****

Ministry of Home Affairs
New Delhi, the 25th February, 2009
NOTIFICATION
G.S.R.124(E).- 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, namely : -

PART I

PRELIMINARY

1. Short title and commencement.-  
(1) These rules may be called   the Citizenship Rules, 2009.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Definitions.-  In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) "Collector" means the officer-in-charge of the revenue administration of a district and includes a Deputy
Commissioner or District Magistrate, wherever so functioning;
(b) "Form" means a Form appended to Schedule I to these rules;
(c) "Schedule" means a Schedule annexed to these rules;
(d) "section" means a section of the Citizenship Act, 1955  (57 of 1955)

PART - II

APPLICATION FOR CITIZENSHIP

3. Application for registration of birth under section 4.- A person may submit an application for registration of birth of his  minor child born outside India in terms of sub-section (1)  of section 4  in Form I to the Indian consulate in the country, where such child was born, together with a declaration that the child does not hold the passport of any other country.

4. Application for registration under  clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 5.- An application from a person of Indian origin for registration as a citizen of India under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 5 shall not be
entertained unless –
(a)  the application is made in Form II;
(b) he gives an undertaking in  writing that he shall renounce the citizenship of his country in the event of his application being sanctioned;
(c) he is ordinarily resident in India for a period of at least seven years on the date of making application; and
(d) he makes the oath of allegiance as specified in the Second Schedule to the Citizenship Act, 1955.

5. Application for registration under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 5.- (1) An application from a person, who is married to a citizen of India, for registration as a citizen of India under clause (c) of sub-section
(1) of section 5 shall not be entertained unless –
(a) the application is made in Form III;
(b) he gives an undertaking in writing that he shall renounce the citizenship of his country in the event of his application being sanctioned;
(c) on the date of making the application he,-
  (i)      has been ordinarily a resident of India; or
      (ii)     has been in the service of the Government of India;   at least for a period of seven years; and  
          (d) he makes the oath of allegiance as specified in the Second Schedule to the Citizenship Act, 1955.
Explanation.- In computing the period of seven years, any broken period of residence and service under  sub-clauses (i) and (ii) of clause (c) shall be included in the period specified therein.
          
  (2) The Central Government may,  in consideration of the special circumstances, exempt, any foreign national married to such an Indian  citizen who is in the service of the Government in India, from the operation          
of clause (c) of sub-rule (1).
     (3) The Central Government may, in consideration of the special circumstances, exempt any foreign national  who has been married to an Indian citizen for not less than seven years and who has visited India at least once in a year during any seven years out of nine years, from the operation of clause (c) of sub-rule (1).

6. Application for registration under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 5.- An application for registration as a citizen of India under  clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 5, for a minor child of a person who   is a
citizen of India, shall not be entertained unless –
(a) the application is made in Form IV; and
(b) the parent of such minor child declares that he is the legal guardian of the child.

7.  Application for registration under clause (e) of sub-section (1)  of section 5.- An application from a person for registration as citizen of India under clause (e) of sub-section (1) of section 5 shall not be entertained
unless –
(a) the application is made in Form V;
(b) he gives an undertaking in writing that he shall renounce the citizenship of his country in the event of his application being sanctioned ; and
(c) he makes the oath of allegiance as specified in the Second Schedule to the Citizenship Act, 1955.
 
8. Application for registration under clause (f) of sub-section (1)  of section 5.- An application from a person for registration as a citizen of India under clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 5 shall not be entertained
unless -
(a)  the application is made in Form VI;
(b) he gives an undertaking that he shall renounce the citizenship of his country in the event of his application being sanctioned;
(c) he is  resident in India for a continuous period of at least one year on the date of making application; and
(d) he makes the oath of allegiance as specified in the Second Schedule to the Citizenship Act, 1955.
 
9. Application for registration under  clause (g) of sub-section (1)  of section 5.- An application from a person registered as an overseas citizen of India, for registration as a citizen of India under clause (g) of sub-section
(1) of section 5, shall not be entertained unless -
(a)  the application is made in Form VII;
(b) he gives an undertaking in writing that he shall renounce the  citizenship of his country in the event of his application being sanctioned;
(c)  he has been an overseas citizen of India for a period of at least five years and resident in India for a continuous period of one year on the date of making application; and
(d) he makes the oath of allegiance as specified in the Second Schedule to the Citizenship Act, 1955.

  10. Application for grant of citizenship by naturalisation under sub- section (1) of section 6.- An application from a person for naturalisation as a citizen of India under sub-section (1) of section 6 shall not be entertained
unless –
(a)  the application is made in Form VIII;
(b) he gives an  undertaking in writing that he shall renounce the citizenship of his country in the event of his application being sanctioned; and
 (c)  the application is accompanied with -
(i) a duly stamped affidavit verifying the correctness of the statements made in the application alongwith two affidavits from Indian citizens testifying  the character of the applicant; and
                   (ii) a certificate depicting that the applicant has  adequate knowledge of one of the languages specified in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India.
Explanation 1.- The applicant shall be considered to have adequate knowledge of the concerned language if he can speak or  read or write that language.
 
Explanation 2.- The certificate may  either be issued by a recognised educational institution or a recognised public organization or from two persons of the locality or district of the applicant who are citizens of India.

11. Authority to which application may be made.- (1) An application for registration under section 5 or naturalisation under section 6 shall be made to the Collector within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident.
(2) On the receipt of the application, the Collector shall issue an acknowledgment in Form IX.
(3) On being satisfied about the  correctness of the particulars of application and before forwarding the application to the State Government or the Union territory Administration, as  the case may be, the Collector shall administer to the applicant, who has applied for grant of citizenship by registration, the oath of allegiance as specified in the Second Schedule to the Citizenship Act, 1955.

PART-III

 ISSUE OF CETIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP AND

MAINTENANCE OF REGISTERS

12. Forwarding of applications to Central Government.-  (1) The Collector shall forward every application received by him under clauses (a), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of sub-section (1)  of section 5 or  sub-section (1) of section 6 to the State Government or the Union territory Administration, as the case may be, within a period of sixty days from the date of its receipt, along with a report as to whether the applicant-
(a) satisfies all the conditions laid  down in the relevant clauses of section 5 or section 6;
(b) has an intention to make India his permanent home;
(c) has signed the oath of allegiance as specified in the Second Schedule to the Citizenship Act, 1955; and
(d) is of good character and is  a fit and proper  person to be registered or naturalised, as the case may be, as  a citizen  of India.
(2) The State Government or the Union territory Administration, as the case may be, shall forward the application along with its recommendation and the report of the Collector, to the Central Government within a period of thirty days from the date of receipt of the report of the Collector under subrule(1):
Provided that if for sufficient reasons, the Collector or the State Government or the Union territory Administration, as the case may be, is unable to forward the application within the period specified in sub-rule (1) or sub-rule (2), the same may be forwarded to the State Government or the Union territory Administration or the Central Government, as the case may be, after the expiry of the period so specified but not exceeding ninety days along with the reasons for delay.
(3) All the applications pending  with the Collector or the State Government or the Union Territory Administration, as the case may be, on the date of commencement of these rules shall be dealt with in the manner specified in sub-rules (1) and (2).
(4) If the application is not forwarded by the Collector or the State Government or the Union territory Administration, as the case may be, to the Central Government within a period of ninety days from the date of receipt of the application, the applicant may represent to the Central Government in the Ministry of Home Affairs by enclosing a copy of the acknowledgement issued by the Collector.  (5) The Central Government on receipt of the representation under subrule (4), may take up the matter with the State Government or the Union territory Administration, as the case may be, to expedite its recommendation on the application for grant of citizenship.
  
13. Scrutiny of applications by Central Government.- The CentralGovernment may,-
(a)  on receipt of the applications from the State Government or   the Union territory Administration, as the case may be, complete in all respects; and
(b)  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, grant him the citizenship of India.

14. Grant of certificate of registration.-  (1) Every person who is registered as a citizen of India under clauses (a), (c), (d), (e) or (f) of subsection (1) of section 5 shall be issued a certificate of registration in Form X
signed by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India.
(2) Every person who is registered as a citizen of India under clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 5 shall be issued a certificate of registration in Form XI signed by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India.
(3) A copy of the certificate of registration issued under this rule, shall be preserved for the purposes of record by the issuing authority.

15. Grant of certificate of naturalization.- (1) Every person who by naturalisation is made  a citizen of  India under sub-section (1) of section 6 shall be issued a certificate of naturalisation in Form XII  signed by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India.
   (2) A copy of the certificate of  naturalisation issued under this rule, shall be preserved for the purposes of  record by the issuing authority.  

16. Oath of allegiance for  naturalization.- (1) The oath of allegiance, under sub-section (2) of section 6 by a person to whom the certificate of naturalisation is granted, shall be subscribed in Form XII and the oath of
allegiance so subscribed shall be endorsed on the certificate of naturalisation to which it relates. (2) The oath of allegiance under sub-rule (1) shall be subscribed within a period of three months from the date of grant of certificate of naturalisation to which it relates, or within such  extended period as the authority granting
the certificate may permit,  and in case the oath is not taken within the said period, the certificate shall be of no effect:
 Provided that no permission shall be given under this sub-rule unless a statement to that effect is endorsed on the certificate and signed by the officer authorised under rule 15 to sign the certificate of naturalisation.
(3) The oath of allegiance required under sub-rule (1) shall be registered by such person and in such place as the authority granting the certificate may direct.
 
(4)  When the oath of allegiance is registered in accordance with any direction given under sub-rule (3), the authority, which registers it shall cause a copy of the oath and the certificate of naturalisation to which it relates to be sent to the Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

17. Register of citizens.-The Central Government shall maintain a register containing the names and other  details of the persons registered or naturalised as citizen of India -
(a) under clauses (a), (e) and (f) of sub-section (1) of section 5, in Form XIII;
(b) under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 5, in Form XIV;
(c) under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 5, in Form XV;
(d) under clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 5 in Form XVI; and
(e) under sub section (1) of section 6 in Form XVII.

18. Maintenance of registers and connected papers.- (1) Every entry made in the register maintained  under rule 17 shall be numbered consecutively and each entry shall relate to one person only.
(2) Every entry made in the register maintained under rule 17 shall be authenticated by the officer authorised to issue the certificate after a person is registered or as the case may be, naturalised as a citizen of India.
(3)  The register, all applications and papers connected therewith shall be preserved as permanent record.

PART IV

 PROVISIONS AS TO CITIZENSHIP OF INDIA FOR

PERSONS COVERED BY ASSAM ACCORD

19. Registering authority for the purpose of sub-section (3) of section 6A and form for registration.-   (1)  The Central Government may, for the purposes of sub-section (3) of section 6A, appoint an officer not below

the rank of Additional District Magistrate as the registering authority for every district of the State of Assam.
(2) An application for registration under sub-section (3) of section 6A shall be made in Form XVIII, by the person to the registering authority for the district in which he is ordinarily resident, within a period of thirty days from the date of his detection or identification as a foreigner or, as the case may be, within a period of thirty days of the appointment of the registering authority in the district.
                  
(3) The registering authority shall, after entering the particulars of the application in a register in Form XIX, return a copy of the application under his seal to the applicant.
(4) One copy of every application  received during a quarter shall be sent by the registering authority to  the Central Government and the State Government of Assam along with a quarterly return in Form XX.
(5) The registering authority may, and for the reasons to be recorded in writing, extend the period specified in sub-rule (2) for a period not exceeding sixty days.

20. Reference to Tribunals.-  Where, in case of a person seeking registration under sub-section (3) of section 6A,-
(a) any question arises as to whether such person fulfils any requirement contained in the said sub-section; or
(b) the opinion of the Tribunal constituted under the  Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964 in relation to such
person does not contain a finding with respect to any requirement contained in the said sub-section other than the question that he is a foreigner, then, the registering authority shall, within a period of fifteen days of the
receipt of the application under sub-rule (2) of rule 19, make a fresh reference to the Tribunal in this regard.

21. Jurisdiction of Tribunal.-  The Tribunal constituted under the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964 having jurisdiction over a district or part thereof in the State of Assam shall have jurisdiction to  decide references,
received from the registering authority of that district or part thereof in relation to all references made under sub-section (3) of section 6A. 22. Declaration under sub-section (6) of section 6A.- The declaration
under sub-section (6) of section 6A  shall be made in Form XXI to the District Magistrate of the area within whose jurisdiction such person  is ordinarily resident.

PART V

RENUNCIATION AND DEPRIVATION OF CITIZENSHIP OF INDIA

23. Declaration of renunciation of citizenship.- (1) A declaration of renunciation of citizenship of India  under sub-section (1) of section 8 shall be made in Form XXII, and shall state-
 
(a) under which  provisions of  law, the applicant is an  Indian citizen; and
 (b) the circumstances in which the applicant intends to acquire foreign citizenship.
(2) On receipt of the declaration of renunciation of citizenship of India under sub-rule (1), an acknowledgement in Form XXIII shall be issued by an officer designated under rule 38.    
 (3) The declaration shall be registered in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
 (4) The Central Government in the Ministry of Home Affairs shall maintain a register in Form XXIV  containing the names of persons whose declaration of renunciation of citizenship are registered under this rule.
24. Declaration of intention to resume Indian citizenship.- (1) A declaration of intention to resume citizenship under the proviso to sub-section
(2) of section 8 shall be made in Form XXV, within a period of  one year of attaining the full age and the oath of  allegiance as specified in the Second Schedule to the Citizenship Act shall be  subscribed and duly attested.
 (2)  Every such declaration shall be registered in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
 (3) No such declaration shall be  registered unless the declarant has taken the oath of allegiance given at the end of the Form.
 (4) Every person who makes such declaration shall be issued a certificate of resumption of citizenship of India in Form XXVI, signed by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India, and where such a certificate is issued, a copy thereof shall be preserved for the purpose of record by the issuing authority.
(5) The Central Government in the Ministry of Home Affairs shall maintain a register in Form XXVII  containing the names of persons whose declaration of  resumption of Citizenship of India are registered under this rule.

25. Notice to be given before deprivation of citizenship.- (1) When it is decided to make an order under  section 10 depriving a person of his citizenship of India, a notice under sub-section (4) of that section shall be
given-
(a) in a case where the person's whereabouts is known, by causing the notice to be delivered to him personally or by sending it to him by post; or
(b) in a case where the person's whereabouts is not known, by sending it to his last known address.
 
(2) On receipt of the notice under sub-rule (1),  the effected person may make an application for referring  his case  to a Committee of Inquiry under sub-section (5) of section 10,-
(a) if that person is in India  at the time when the notice is given to him, within a period of three months from the date of the notice; or
(b) in any other case, within  such time being not less than three months from the date of the notice, as the Central Government may specify in the notice:
 Provided that the Central Government may, in special circumstances and for reasons to be recorded in writing, extend the period within which the application under this rule may be made.
 (3) On receipt of the application under sub-rule (2), the Central Government shall refer the case to the Committee of Inquiry for its decision.

26. Committee to follow procedure specified in Schedule II in holding inquiry.- A Committee of Inquiry appointed under section 10 shall, while holding the inquiry under sub-section (6) of that section, follow the
procedure laid down in Schedule II.

27.  Order depriving a person of citizenship of India to be published.-  Every order made under section  10, depriving a person of the citizenship of India, shall be published in the Official Gazette. 28. Surrender and cancellation of certificate in case of deprivation of citizenship.-  (1)Where an order has been made depriving a person registered or naturalised in India of his citizenship of India, the person so deprived or any other person in possession of the  certificate of registration or naturalisation shall, when  required by notice in writing given by the Central Government, deliver  the said certificate to such person and within such period as may be specified in the notice.
 (2) On the certificate being delivered, it shall be cancelled and in case the certificate is not delivered, then, the Central Government may  direct that it shall, without prejudice to any action which may be taken under      sub-rule
(3), be treated as cancelled.
 (3) If any person fails to comply with any notice given under sub-rule (1), he shall be liable to a fine, which may extend to one thousand rupees.

PART VI

OVERSEAS CITIZENSHIP OF INDIA – REGISTRATION,

RENUNCIATION AND CANCELLATION

29. Application for registration under section 7A.- (1) An application for registration as an overseas citizen of India under section 7A shall be made in Form XXVIII.
(2) A family consisting of a spouse and upto two minor children may apply in the same Form.

30. Application for registration  under section 7A by Person of Indian Origin card holders.- A Person of Indian Origin Card holder, notified vide the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of
Home Affairs number 26011/4/95-F.I, dated the 19th August, 2002 (published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1), as amended from time to time, who is otherwise eligible  for registration as overseas citizen of India, may apply in Form XXVIII for grant of registration, which shall be decided  in the manner specified in this part for other applicants.

31. Authority to which applications are to be made.- An application under rule 29 or as the case may be, rule 30 shall be made in duplicate -
 
(a) in India -
(i) to the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer situated at National Capital Territory of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai or Amritsar, who shall forward the same to the Central Government in the  Ministry of Home Affairs; or
(ii) to the Foreigners Division, Ministry of Home Affairs;
(b) outside India-
(i) to the Indian Mission or Post having jurisdiction over the country of which an applicant is a citizen; or
(ii) where he is not in the country of his citizenship, to the Indian Mission or Post having jurisdiction over the
country of which the applicant is ordinarily resident.

32. Scrutiny of applications.-(1) The Central Government may, after a preliminary inquiry and on being apparently satisfied that there is no adverse information available against the applicant, register the person as an overseas citizen of India as soon as possible but not later than a period of thirty days and the case shall be placed for post verification of the antecedents.
 (2) The Central Government  may, in case of any adverse information against the applicant, and after making such inquiry as it considers necessary, approve or reject the grant of registration within a period of four months from the date of receipt of the application.

33. Certificate of registration  and maintenance of register of persons under section 7A.- (1) Every person, who is registered as an overseas citizen of India under section  7A shall be issued a certificate of registration in Form XXIX,  signed by an officer not below the rank of  Under Secretary to the Government of India.
 (2) A copy of the certificate of overseas citizen of India issued under this rule, shall be preserved for the purposes of record by the issuing authority.
 (3) The issuing authority shall maintain, a register containing names and other details of the persons registered as overseas citizen of India under section 7A in Form XXX and a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the
Ministry of Home Affairs in the first week of every month.

34. Declaration of renunciation of overseas citizenship.- (1) A declaration of renunciation of overseas citizenship of India  under section 7C shall be made in  Form XXXI, accompanied with the original certificate of registration of overseas citizen of India, to the concerned Indian Mission or Post or the Ministry of Home affairs, Government of India who in turn shall forward the same to the authority which issued the said certificate of registration.
 (2) On receipt of the declaration of renunciation of overseas citizenship of India, the issuing authority shall issue an acknowledgement in Form XXXII and remove the name  of the declarant from the register of overseas citizen of India. 35. Cancellation of registration as overseas citizen.- (1) Where an order has been made canceling the registration as an overseas citizen of India, the person whose registration has been cancelled or any other person in possession of the certificate of registration shall, when required by notice in
writing by the Central Government, deliver the said certificate to such person and within such period as may be specified in the notice.
 (2)   On the certificate being delivered, it shall be cancelled and in case the certificate is not delivered, then the Central Government may direct that it shall be treated as cancelled.
(3) The issuing authority shall make an appropriate entry in the registered maintained under sub-rule (3) of rule 33 stating the cancellation of registration as overseas citizen of India and a copy thereof shall be submitted
to the Ministry of Home Affairs in the first week of every month.

PART VII

MISCELLANEOUS

36. Variation in Form of application or declaration.-  Where a person wishes to make an application or declaration under any of these rules and the form referred to in the rule is, in the opinion of the Central
Government or other authority to whom the application is to be sent for registration, unsuitable to the particular case, the Central Government or that other authority, as the case may be, may authorize the application or declaration being made in some other form.

37. Certificate of citizenship in case of doubt.- A certificate of citizenship in case of doubt under section 13 may be issued in Form XXXIII and shall be signed by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the
Government of India.

38. Authority before whom application or declaration may be made or by whom the oath of allegiance may be administered.- (1) An application or declaration made in accordance with these rules shall not be
accepted or registered and 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,-
(i) the Collector, Deputy Commissioner, or  the  District  Magistrate in India;
(ii) any Consular officer as defined in clause  (d) of rule 2 of the Citizens (Registration at Indian Consulates) Rules, 1956 outside India:
Provided that if the applicant or declarant is serving in India in the naval, military or air forces of the Union, the application or declaration may be signed in the presence of, or the oath  administered by, any officer holding a commission in any of these forces.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in rules 11 and 12, an application under sub-rule (3) of rule  5 for registration under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 5 as an Indian citizen from a foreign national
married to an Indian citizen may be made to the Indian Consulate or Embassy or Mission where he is a resident, who in turn shall forward it to the Central Government in the Ministry of Home Affairs for consideration.
 
39. Certificate of documents.-A document may be certified to be a true copy of a document by means of a statement in writing to that effect signed by any of the persons before whom the application or declaration may be made or whom the oath of allegiance may be administered or by any officer now below the rank of an Under Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

40. Authority to determine acquisition of citizenship of another country.- (1) For the purpose of sub-section (2) of section 9, the Central Government may determine the issues as to whether, when or how any citizen
of India had acquired the citizenship of another country.
    
 (2) The Central Government while  determining any such issues shall have due regard to the rules of procedure specified in Schedule III.
 
41. Fees.-  The fees specified under column (3) or, as the case may be, under column (4) of the Schedule IV  shall be levied and collected in respect of the matters referred to under column (2) of  that Schedule.

42. Authority for revision of an order made under the Act by prescribed authority.- If an application is made by a person aggrieved by an order made under the provisions of the Act, the application shall be disposed
off after giving a reasonable opportunity to the person affected to present his case, by an authority one rank higher than the authority specified for disposal of application against the order of which  revision is sought.
43. Repeal and saving.-  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

  PHOTOGRAPH

Note: Please write/print in BLOCK LETTERS

PART  I

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

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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 preceding the date of pplication.     [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]
1. S. No.
2. Details with address of residence in India for the last nine years
3. From
4. To  Years
5. Months

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:
1. S.No.
2. Name
3. Present Address
4. Relationship
5. Age

10. Details of criminal proceedings, if any:
1. S. No.
2. Nature of the criminal proceedings
3. Date and place of registering the case
4. Present status of the case
5. Judgment of the court

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 theCentral 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

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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 …………………………. 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 in India: ……………………………………………….
(b)  I have resided India continuously for a period of 12 months immediately preceding the date of application.      [Yes/No]
(a) 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]
1. S. No.
2. Details with address of residence in India for the last nine years
3. From
4. To  Years
5. Months

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:
1. S.No.
2. Name
3. Postal Address
4. Relationship
5. Age

    12. Details of criminal proceedings, if any:
1. S.No.
2. Nature of the criminal proceedings
3. Date and place of registering the case
4. Present status of the case
5. Judgment of the court

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

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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:
  
1. S.No.
2. Nature of the criminal proceedings
3. Date and place of registering the case
4. Present status of the case
5. Judgment of the court

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)

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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:
1. S. No.
2. Name
3. Present Address
4. Relationship
5. Age

9. Details of criminal proceedings, if any:
1. S.No.
2. Nature of the criminal proceedings
3. Date and place of registering the case
4. Present status of the case
5. Judgment of the court

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

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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]
(b)During the eight 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 six years.    [Yes/No]
1. S. No.
2. Details with address of residence in India for the last nine years
3. From
4. To  Years
5. Months

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:
1. S.No.
2. Name
3. Present Address
4. Relationship
5. Age

     11. Details of criminal proceedings, if any:
1. S.No.
2. Nature of the criminal proceedings
3. Date and place of registering the case
4. Present status of the case
5. Judgment of the court

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

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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 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 a period amounting in the aggregate to not less than six years.    [Yes/No]
1. S. No.
2. Details with address of residence in India for the last nine years
3 .From
4. To  Years  
5. Months

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:
1. S.No.
2. Name
3. Present Address
4. Relationship
5. Age

11. Details of criminal proceedings, if any:
1. S.No.
2. Nature of the criminal proceedings
3. Date and place of registering the case
4. Present status of the case
5. Judgment of the court

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  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 eleven years.     [Yes/No]
    
1. S.No.
2. Details with address of residence in India for the last fourteen years
3. From
4. To  Years
5. Months

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:
1. S.No.
2. Name
3. Present Address  4. Relationship
5. Age

17. Details of criminal proceedings, if any:
1. S.No.
2. Nature of the criminal proceedings
3. Date and place of registering the case
4. Present status of the case
5. Judgment of the court

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          :  
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 & Seal of Issuing Authority

PHOTOGRAPH

Signature of Registered Person    
Place of Issue ……………………
Date of Issue……………………                                                                                
*Strike out which ever is not applicable.

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-
  
1.   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. Occupation    :
9. Certificate of Registration number, date and place of issue of overseas citizenship of India :
10. Marks of identification  :
11. 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

1. S.No

2. Name  

3. Father’s name

4.Date of Birth
5. Last permanent address outside India
6. Date from which resident in India
7. Present Address
8. Date of Registration
9. 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

1. S.No
2. Full Name of Applicant and Address
3. Occupation
4. Place and Date of Birth
5. Nationality
6. Marital Status
7. Full Name and Address of husband/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
8. Reference to documentary evidence furnished  to be given
9. Particulars as to date and place of taking of oath of allegiance and actual issue of certificate
10. Reference letter from State Government for warding details of application
11. Remarks

Note.- Serial No. in this register should correspond with the number in the registration certificate.

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

1. S. No.  

2. Name 

3. Father’s Name 

4. Date of Birth

5. Present Address
6. Remarks

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

1. S.No.
2. Name
3 .Father’s Overseas Citizen of India name
4. Date of birth
5. Last Permanent Address outside India
6. Date from which resident in India
7. Present Address
8. Date of Registration
9. Certificate No.        
10. Place & Date of issue
11. Remarks

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

1. S.No.
2. Full Name and address
3. Profession of occupation
4. Place and date of birth
5. Previous nationality
6. Married, single, widower, widow, divorced
7. Full name of wife/husband
8. Full name of parent
9. Date of certificate assigned and sent to the State Govt.
10. Attestation by Secretary/Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs
11. Particulars as to date and place of taking of oath of allegiance and actual issue of certificate
12. Reference to letter from State Govt. forwarding details of application
13. Remarks

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

1. Serial No.  

2. Name 

3 .Father’s/Husband’s Name

4. Date and Place of birth
5. Present Address
6. Number and date of the order declaring him, as a foreigner issued by Tribunal
7. Date since he has been ordinarily residing in Assam
8. Date of expiry of registration i.e. he/she completes 10 years from the date of declaration or registration
whichever is later
9. 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……

1. S.No.
2. Name
3. Father’s/Husband’s name
4. Date and place of birth
5. Present Address
6. Date of detection as foreigner by the Tribunal with case number and address of the Tribunal
7. Date of expiry of the registration
8. Remarks

Place…………..           ……………………………………
   Date……………  SEAL               Signature of Registering Authority
                                                          Distt……………………………

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

 
1. Sl.No.
2. Full name of declarant and address
3. Profession or occupation
4. Place and date of birth
5. Nationality of declarant’s parents
6. Full names of parents
7. Married, single, widower, widow or divorced
8. Place where and date when declaration made
9. Reference to orders etc. from Ministry of Home  Affairs
10. Attestation by Secretary, Joint Secretary, deputy Secretary/Under Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs
11. Reference to letter along with which declaration of renunciation  received
12. Remarks

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

1. Sl.No.
2. Full name of declarant and address
3. Profession or occupation
4. Place and date of birth
5. Nationality of declarant’s parents
6. Full name  of parents
7. Married, single,  widower, widow or divorced
8. Place where and date when declaration made
9. Reference to orders etc. from Ministry of Home  Affairs
10. Attestation by Secretary, Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs
11. Reference to letter alongwith which  declaration of resumption received
12. Remarks

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 Affix your photoof size 35x35 mm

PART A (for each applicant of the family)
Signature/Left thumb
Impression in case of
Minor who can not sign
          
First Applicant Details:
1 Surname
2 Given Name
3  Sex and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
4 Place of Birth with country
5 Father/Guardian’s Name
6 Mother’s Name
7 Nationality
8 Passport No. and Date of Issue
9  Place of Issue
10 Occupation
11 Visible Distinguishing Mark
12 Present Address
13 E-Mail ID and Phone No
14 Whether PIO Card holder?   Yes/No               [If yes, give details]
PIO Card No & Date of Issue
Valid Upto
File No. & Place of Issue
Affix your photo of size 35x35 mm
Spouse Applicant Details:
  
Signature/Left thumb Impression in case of Minor who can not sign
1 Surname
2 Given Name
3  Sex and Date of Birth   (DD/MM/YYYY)
4 Place of Birth with country
5 Father/Guardian’s Name
6 Mother’s Name
7 Nationality
8 Passport No. and Date of Issue
9  Place of Issue
10 Occupation
11 Visible Distinguishing Mark
12 Present Address
13 E-Mail ID and Phone No
14 Whether PIO Card holder?    Yes/No               [If yes, give details]
PIO Card No & Date of Issue
Valid Upto
File No. & Place of Issue
Affix your photo of size 35x35 mm 

Minor Child-1 Applicant Details:
 Signature/Left thumb
 Impression in case of Minor who can not sign   
 
1 Surname
2 Given Name
3 Sex and Date of Birth   (DD/MM/YYYY)
4 Place of Birth with country
5 Father/Guardian’s Name
6 Mother’s Name
7 Nationality
8 Passport No. and Date of Issue
9  Place of Issue
10 Occupation
11 Visible Distinguishing Mark
12 Present Address
13 E-Mail ID and Phone No
14 Whether PIO Card holder?   Yes/No               [If yes, give details]
PIO Card No & Date of Issue
Valid Upto
File No. & Place of Issue

Minor Child-2 Applicant Details:
Affix your photo of size 35x35 mm
  
Signature/Left thumb
Impression in case of Minor who can not sign
1 Surname
2 Given Name
3 Sex and Date of Birth      (DD/MM/YYYY)
4 Place of Birth with country
5 Father/Guardian’s Name
6 Mother’s Name
7 Nationality
8 Passport No. and Date of Issue
9  Place of Issue
10 Occupation
11 Visible Distinguishing Mark
12 Present Address
13 E-Mail ID and Phone No
14 Whether PIO Card holder?   Yes/No               [If yes, give details]
PIO Card No & Date of Issue
Valid Upto
File No. & Place of Issue

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.
1. S.No.
2. Name
3. Present address
4. Relationship
5. Age
22. Details of criminal proceedings  against the applicant(s), if any, anywhere.
1. S.No.
2. Applicant(s) Name
3. Date of incidence
4. Place of incidence
5. Nature of incidence
6. Outcome of criminal proceedings, if any

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.

1. No.
2. Full name and address of the applicant
3. Father’s name
4. Place & date of birth
5. Nationality
6. Last  permanent address outside India
7. Date from  which resident in India
8. Date & place of registration
9. Date and place in case of renunciation
10. Date and place in case of cancellation and Uvisa No.
11. Remarks

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 identification marks…………………
6. Name and Surname…………………………………………….
   (in BLOCK LETTERS)
7. Date of birth ……………………………………………………
8. Nationality of origin ……………………………………………
9. Surname and forenames of father ………………………………
    (in BLOCK LETTERS)
10 Occupation or profession ……………………………………….
11. Present address ………………………………………………….
PHOTOGRAPH
Signature of the grantee…………..  Signature of the issuing authority
Place of Issue……………..
Date of Issue……………..

SCHEDULE II

[See rule 26]

The Citizenship Rules, 2009

1.  (1) When the Central Government refers the case of a citizen of India to a Committee of Inquiry under sub-section (3) of section 10 (which relates to deprivation of citizenship of India), the Committee of Inquiry (in this Schedule referred to as “the Committee”) shall before holding the inquiry, cause notice to be given to the person to whom the inquiry relates, stating the time and the place where it will be held and the nature thereof and informing him that he will be entitled to be present and/or to be represented by counsel or solicitor, or if the Committee think fit, by some other person approved by them.
(2) A notice under this rule may be given, -
(a) in a case where the address of the person concerned is known, by causing the notice to be delivered to him personally or by sending it to him to the address by post;
(b) in a case where that person’s address is not known, by sending it to his last known address and in  such manner, if any, as the Chairman of the Committee shall consider fit.
(3) A notice as aforesaid shall be given such time (not being less that 30 days) before the holding of the inquiry, as the Chairman of the Committee shall consider reasonably necessary.
2. A notice under paragraph 1 may  require the person concerned to answer it in writing and to furnish in writing to the Committee any information, which they consider material, to be verified in such manner, as
they may be required.
3.  The Committee shall, while inquiring into any matter under sub-section (6) of section 10 of the Act have all the powers of a Civil Court trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) and, in particular, in respect of the following matters, namely:-
    
     (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;
     (b) discovery and production of any document;
     (c) receiving evidences on affidavit;
     (d) issuing commission for the examination of witnesses or documents. 4. The Committee may act upon any information, which is available whether or not such information is given on oath or would be admissible as
evidence in a court.
5. The Committee may invite any Government department or Ministry of the Government of India, which appears to them to be interested to appoint a person to represent the department or Ministry at the inquiry.
6. (1) The committee may act notwithstanding any vacancy in their number, and the quorum of the Committee shall be two.   
(2) The Committee may delegate one or more of their members to inquire into any particular matter relating to the inquiry, and the member or members so delegated shall, for this purpose, have all the powers of the Committee under sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3.
7. The committee may postpone or adjourn the inquiry from to time.
8. The Committee may allow or refuse to allow the public or any portion thereof to be present during the whole or any part of the inquiry.
9. Subject to the foregoing paragraphs, the procedure at the inquiry shall be such as the Committee may determine.

SCHEDULE III

[See rule 40(2)]

The Citizenship Rules, 2009

1. Where it appears to the Central Government that a citizen of India has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any other country, it may require him to prove within such period as may be fixed by it in this behalf, that he has not voluntarily acquired the citizenship of that country; and the burden of proving that he has not so acquired such citizenship shall be on him.
2. For the purpose of determining any question relating to the acquisition by an Indian citizen of the citizenship of any other country, the Central Government may make such reference as it thinks fit in respect of that
question or of any matter relating thereto, to its Embassy in that country or to the Government of that country and act on any report or information received in pursuance of such reference.
3. The fact that a citizen of India has obtained on any date a passport from the Government of any other country shall be conclusive proof of his having voluntarily acquired the citizenship of that country before that date.
4. Where a person, who has become an Indian citizen by virtue of the Goa, Daman and Diu (Citizenship) Order, 1962, or the Dadra and Nagar Haveli (Citizenship) Order, 1962, issued under section 7 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (7 of 1955) holds a passport  issued by the Government of any other country, the fact that he has  not surrendered the said passport on or before the 19th  January, 1963 shall be conclusive proof of his having voluntarily acquired the citizenship of that country before that date.
5. In determining whether a citizen  of India has or has not voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any other  country, the Central Government may take the following circumstances into consideration, namely: -
(a) whether the person has migrated to that country with the intention of making it his permanent home;
(b) whether he has in fact taken up permanent residence in that country; and
(c) any other circumstances relevant to the purpose.
6. Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph 4, a citizen of India who leaves or has left India without a travel document issued by the Central Government and resides outside India for a period exceeding three years, shall be deemed to have voluntarily acquired the citizenship of the country of his residence.
7. Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph 4, a citizen of India shall be deemed to have voluntarily acquired the citizenship of Pakistan –
(a) if he has migrated to Pakistan with the intention of making it his permanent home; or
(b) if he has obtained any certificate of  domicile in Pakistan or declared himself to be a citizen of Pakistan or of Pakistan domicile; or
(c) if he has applied for and obtained, a right, title or interest in evacuee property in Pakistan; or
(d) if he has obtained a temporary permit for entry into India from Pakistan.
Explanation.- For the purpose of clause  (a) of this paragraph, a person shall not be deemed to have migrated to  Pakistan with a view to making that country him permanent home – (i) if he has left for a place in West Pakistan with a “no objection certificate” and has returned to India under such permit for permanent
return or resettlement as may have been issued by or under the authority of any law in force in India or of the Government of India, or (ii) if having left India at any time between the Ist February, 1950 and the
15th  October, 1952, for a place in West Pakistan, he has returned to India with a repatriation certificate issued by  or under the authority of any law in force in India or of the government of India.

SCHEDULE IV

[See rule 41]

The Citizenship Rules,2009

Table of Fees
                     Amount of fee
Sl.  Matter in which fee is to be taken In India Elsewhere
No.          (Rs.)        (Rs.)
 ______________________________________________________________________
(1)    (2)      (3)        (4)______
1. Registration as a citizen of India under section 5
 of the Act.
 
(i) Under sections 5(1)(a) and 5(1)(b)   5,000
(ii) Under section 5(1)(c)              10,000                15,000
(iii) Under sections 5(1)(d) and 5(4)       3,000                  4,000
(iv) Under sections 5(1)(e),5(1)(f) and    5,000    
           5(1)(g)
2. Naturalization as a citizen of India under
 section 6(1) of the Act.
 (i) with application        1,500
(ii) grant of certificate of naturalization 13,500          
3. Grant of a certificate of naturalization in
 case of doubt.            5,000    
4. Witnessing the signing of an application or
 declaration mentioned in rule 38 of these
 Rules, administering the oath of allegiance          500                 1,000
5. Registration of a declaration of intention to      5,000                 7,000
resume Indian citizenship or renunciation of
          citizenship    
     6. Supplying a certified true copy of any
 notice, certificate, order, declaration or             500
 entry given, granted or made by or under
  the Act.                          
7. Supplying a certified copy of a certificate      2,000
 of naturalization                    
8. Registration as an overseas citizen       US $ 275 or          US $ 275 or
of India under  section 7A of the          an amount            an amount
          Act.*                                                               equivalent              equivalent
 in local                 in local
 currency              currency  
 
9.       Renunciation of overseas citizen US $ 25 or            US $ 25 or
            of India.                                                         an amount            an amount
                                                                              equivalent               equivalent
in local                  in local
currency               currency  
10. Re-issuance of certificate to                US $ 25 or           US $ 25 or
 overseas citizen of India*           an amount             an  amount
                                                                       equivalent             equivalent
                in local          in local
                currency              currency
11.      Issuance of duplicate certificate to     US $ 100 or          US $ 100 or
  overseas citizen of India*  an amount           an amount
equivalent           equivalent
in local                 in local  
currency              currency
12. Registration as an overseas citizen  US $ 25 or           US $ 25 or
of India of an adult Person of Indian   an amount          an amount
 Origin Card holder*                              equivalent           equivalent
              in local                in local
       currency             currency
13. Registration as an overseas citizen  US $ 145 or        US $ 145 or
of India of minor Person of Indian an amount         an amount
Origin Card holder*                    equivalent          equivalent
              in local                in local
       currency             currency
 _________________________________________________________________
∗Note.- Out of the fee charged , a sum of US $ 25 or an equivalent
amount in local currency shall be non-refundable. The balance amount shall
be refunded in case the application is not accepted.”.

[File No.26011/07/2006-IC.I]

(ASHIM KHURANA)

Joint Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source: http://mha.nic.in/pdfs/Citi_Rule-2009.pdf