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MHA constitutes two state-level empowered committees in West Bengal to pro
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks 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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"Why has Assam been left out? When did SIR become a citizenship exercise?"
Updated : 7 months, 1 week 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 : 7 months, 1 week 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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"SC again proved acceptability, relevance of Assam Accord": Assam Minister
Updated : 1 year, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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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Asaduddin Owaisi approaches SC seeking stay on implementation of CAA
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In his petition, Owaisi sought directions to the central government not to entertain or process the applications seeking grant of citizenship status under Section 6B of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (as it stands amended by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019) during the pendency of the pro
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Assam Accord: SC reserves verdict on pleas challenging Section 6A of Citiz
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved 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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Assam Accord: SC seeks details on immigrants made citizens through Section
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Central government to furnish data on the number of immigrants who were conferred Indian citizenship through Section 6A(2) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and what steps have been taken so far to curb illegal migration into Indian territory.
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Assam Accord: SC to hear pleas challenging Section 6A of Citizenship Act o
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday posted the pleas for hearing on January 10, 2023, 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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