Chapter of Act - The Citizenship Act, 1955 (57)

Chapter 1 of The Citizenship Act, 1955 (Act No. 57) View all Acts

Acquisition Of Citizenship

1 (I)

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The Citizenship Act, 1955

57

30-12-1955

The Citizenship Act, 1955

An Act to provide for the acquisition and determination of Indian citizenship.

Ministry of Home Affairs

Department of Internal Security

Sections from Chapter 1 of The Citizenship Act, 1955 (Act No. 57)

3 - Citizenship by birth
4 - Citizenship by descent
5 - Citizenship by registration
6 - Citizenship by naturalization
6A - Special provisions as to citizenship of persons covered by the Assam Accord
6B - Special provisions as to citizenship of person covered by proviso to clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 2
7 - Citizenship by incorporation of territory

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