CAA: Online Portal To Accept Citizenship Applications, Govt Releases List Of Documents Required

CAA: Online Portal To Accept Citizenship Applications, Govt Releases List Of Documents Required

The Ministry of Home Affairs informed that the applications will be submitted in a completely online mode for which a web portal has been provided

In a big move ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the central government on Monday announced the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The move to notify the rules of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act came before the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

After the announcement, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed that the applications will be submitted in a completely online mode for which a web portal has been provided.

Here are the list of documents that are required for application:

• Copy of the passport issued by the Government of Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan

 

• Registration Certificate or Residential Permit issued by the Foreigners Regional

 

• Registration Officer (FRRO) or Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) in India

 

• Birth certificate issued by a Government authority in Afghanistan or Bangladeshor Pakistan

 

• School certificate or Educational certificate issued by the School or College orBoard or University authorities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh or Pakistan

 

• Identity Document of any kind issued by Government of Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan or any other Government authorities or Government agencies in these countries

 

• Any License or Certificate issued by a Government authority of Afghanistan, Bangladesh or Pakistan

 

• Land or tenancy records in Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan

 

• Any document that shows that either of the parents or grandparents or great grandparents of the applicant is or had been a citizen of one of the three countries, i.e. Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan

 

• Any other document issued by a Government authority or a Government agency in Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan which will establish that the applicant is from Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan

Note: The above documents will be admissible even beyond their validity period.

In addition to this, the following documents were listed for the applicant to prove that they entered into India on or before December 31, 2014:

• Copy of the visa and immigration stamp on arrival in India

 

• Registration Certificate or Residential Permit issued by the Foreigners Regional

 

• Registration Officer (FRRO) or Foreigners 

 

• Registration Officer (FRO) in India Slip issued by the Census Enumerators in India to such persons while conducting census related survey

 

• Government-issued license or certificate or permit in India (including Driving License, Aadhaar Card etc.)

 

• Ration Card of the applicant issued in India

 

• Any letter issued by the Government or Court to the applicant with official stamp

 

• The birth certificate of the applicant issued in India

 

• Land or tenancy records or registered rental agreement in India in the name of the applicant

 

• PAN Card issuance document bearing the date of issuance

 

• Any other document issued by the Central Government or State Government or any Public Sector Undertakings of Central Government or State Government or any financial institutions like Banks or any other Public Authority

 

• Certificate issued by an elected member of any rural or urban body or officer thereof or a revenue officer

 

• Record and account details relating to and issued by the Banks (including Private Banks) or Post Office accounts in the name of the applicant

 

• Insurance policies issued by the Insurance companies in India in the name of the applicant

 

• Electricity connection papers or Electricity Bills or other Utility Bills in the name of the applicant

 

• Court or Tribunal Records or Processes in India in respect of the applicant

 

• Document showing service or employment under any employer in India supported by Employees Provident Fund (EPF)/ General Provident Fund/ Pension/ Employees

 

• State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) documents

 

• School leaving certificate of the applicant issued in India

 

 

• Academic certificate issued by a school or college or a board or a University or a
• government institution

 

• Municipality trade license issued to the applicant

 

• Marriage Certificate

Note: (i) The above documents should have been issued by an Indian Authority and will be admissible even beyond their validity period (ii) The documents should establish that the applicant had entered India on or before 31.12.2014

The government notified setting up of an empowered committee at UT/state level and committees at district level to study the validity of the applications made under the act.