1.5 Citizenship
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The word ‘Citizen’ is derived from the Latin term ‘Civis’. It means resident of a City State. The Constitution of India provides for a single and uniform citizenship for the whole of India. Articles to under part II of the Constitution deals with the citizenship. Citizenship Act ( ) The Citizenship Act of provides for acquisition and loss of citizenship after the commencement of the Constitution. This Act has been amended so far nine times. Acquisition of Citizenship According to the Citizenship Act, , the citizenship could be acquired through any of the following methods. . By Birth : All persons born in India on or after January , are treated as citizens by birth. .
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The word ‘Citizen’ is derived from the Latin term ‘Civis’. It means resident of a City State. The Constitution of India provides for a single and uniform citizenship for the whole of India. Articles to under part II of the Constitution deals with the citizenship.
Citizenship Act ( ) The Citizenship Act of provides for acquisition and loss of citizenship after the commencement of the Constitution. This Act has been amended so far nine times. Acquisition of Citizenship According to the Citizenship Act, , the citizenship could be acquired through any of the following methods. .
By Birth : All persons born in India on or after January , are treated as citizens by birth. . By Descent: A person born outside India on or after January , shall be a citizen of India by descent, if his father is a citizen of India at the time of his birth. .
By Registration: A person can acquire citizenship of India by registration with appropriate authority.
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