The Citizenship Act, 1955Central laws1955
The Citizenship Act, 1955
An Act to provide for the acquisition and determination of Indian citizenship.
Act No. 57 of 1955 · Ministry of Home Affairs
- Sections
- 27
- Classified offences
- 1
Contents
- 1Short title.
- 2Interpretation.
- 3Citizenship by birth.
- 4Citizenship by descent.
- 5Citizenship by registration.
- 6Citizenship by naturalization.
- 6ASpecial provisions as to citizenship of persons covered by the Assam Accord.
- 6BSpecial provisions as to citizenship of person covered by proviso to clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 2.
- 7Citizenship by incorporation of territory.
- 7ARegistration of Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder.
- 7BConferment of rights on Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder.
- 7CRenunciation of Overseas Citizen of India Card.
- 7DCancellation of registration as Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder.
- 8Renunciation of citizenship.
- 9Termination of citizenship.
- 10Deprivation of citizenship.
- 11[Omitted.].(Repealed)
- 12[Omitted.].(Repealed)
- 13Certificate of Citizenship in case of doubt.
- 14Disposal of application under sections 5, 6 and 7A.
- 14AIssue of national identity cards.
- 15Revision.
- 15AReview.
- 16Delegation of powers.
- 17Offences.
- 18Power to make rules.
- 19[Repealed.].(Repealed)