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MHA constitutes two state-level empowered committees in West Bengal to pro
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
The Central government on Monday strengthened the institutional mechanism for processing citizenship applications in West Bengal by constituting two state-level empowered committees under the Citizenship Rules, 2009, as part of the framework laid down under Section 6B of the Citizenship A
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Centre constitutes empowered committee for citizenship applications in Wes
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has constituted an empowered committee for West Bengal for processing and grant of citizenship applications under specified provisions of the amended law.
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"Siliguri Corridor an anomaly, should have been corrected in 1971," Sadhgu
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He further said that today as the nation faces a threat to its sovereignty, India must develop the chicken into an elephant.
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US Senator proposes ending dual citizenship citing "divided loyalties"
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
It would also require that if a US citizen seeks a foreign citizenship in the future, that person would effectively give up their US citizenship.
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"Why has Assam been left out? When did SIR become a citizenship exercise?"
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
However, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Monday, that separate orders for Special Intensive Revision of the voter list will be issued for Assam as the State has separate provisions under the Citizenship Act. "Under the supervision of the Supreme Court, the checking of ci
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Separate order to be issued for Special Intensive Revision in Assam: CEC G
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Separate orders for Special Intensive Revision of the voter list will be issued for Assam as the State has separate provisions under the Citizenship Act, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Monday.
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Complaint against Sonia Gandhi legally untenable, beyond jurisdiction, say
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday dismissed a criminal complaint against former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, holding that the plea was legally untenable, deficient in substance, and beyond the scope of its authority.
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"SC again proved acceptability, relevance of Assam Accord": Assam Minister
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Assam Minister and President of Asom Gana Parishad, Atul Bora on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act.
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"It is victory of Assam Accord": AIUDF's Aminul Islam SC's upholding of S
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
All India United Democratic Front General Secretary Aminul Islam said on Thursday that his party welcomes the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act.
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Assam Accord: SC upholds constitutional validity of Section 6A of Citizens
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act inserted by way of an amendment in 1985 in furtherance of the Assam Accord.
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Assam Accord: SC verdict tomorrow on pleas challenging Section 6A of Citiz
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A Five-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court on Thursday to pronounce its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act inserted by way of an amendment in 1985 in furtherance of the Assam Accord.
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Center delegates citizenship inquiry powers to Goa district collectors
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
In a significant move, the Central government on Tuesday authorized the district collectors of North Goa and South Goa to exercise powers under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
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