Section 7

Citizenship by incorporation of territory.

The Citizenship Act, 1955

  • Act 57 of 1955
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

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

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    If any territory becomes a part of India, the Central Government may, by order notified in the Official Gazette, specify the persons who shall be citizens of India by reason of their connection with that territory; and those persons shall be citizens of India as from the date to be specified in the order.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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