{"id":468,"date":"2017-03-10T11:07:29","date_gmt":"2017-03-10T11:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tibetanlegalassociation.org\/en\/?p=468"},"modified":"2017-04-23T06:47:46","modified_gmt":"2017-04-23T06:47:46","slug":"opinion-on-obtaining-indian-citizenshippassport-by-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tibetanlegalassociation.org\/en\/opinion-on-obtaining-indian-citizenshippassport-by-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"OPINION ON OBTAINING INDIAN CITIZENSHIP\/PASSPORT BY MARRIAGE"},"content":{"rendered":"

With regard to the query,\u00a0whether Tibetan can get the Indian passport by getting married to an Indian Citizen as a legal means to obtain the Passport.<\/p>\n

The answer is yes from the legal point as well from the stand of Policy of \u00a0the Government of India.<\/p>\n

\u00a0A) LAW: The Citizenship Act, 1955 says:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Citizenship by registration:
\nThe Central Government may, on an application, register as a citizen of India under section 5 of the Citizenship Act 1955 any person
\n\uf0d8 a person who is married to a citizen of India and is ordinarily resident in India for seven years before making an application for registration;<\/p>\n

\u00a0 B) POLICY OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA says:<\/strong><\/span>
\nPolicy of the Government of India in its inter- ministerial meeting decides that<\/p>\n

” Citizenship application of Tibetan married to an Indian under Section 5(1)(c) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 may be <\/strong>considered on merits and on case to base basis, subject to usual security checks, full verification of antecedents etc.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0 C) PROCEDURE TO GET PASSPORT :<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To Get the Passport, first you must be declared an Indian citizen to get the benefits of Passport. Passport is not automatically issued when you get married to an India Citizen.<\/p>\n

To get Indian Citizenship, you must make an application under section 5(1) (c) of the Act along with the requisite documents such as
\ni) Marriage certificate,
\nii) Proof of your spouse’s citizenship (copy of passport or birth certificate),
\niii) your residential proof, i.e Copy of valid Residential Permit\/RC \/Adhaar Card etc
\niv) proof of your 7 years stay in India etc.
\nv) Declaration and Oath of allegiance as specified in the form to be made before the offices specified in the Citizenship Rules, 1955 i.e. Collector\/ DM\/ DC.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 D) FORMS TO BE FILLED<\/strong><\/span>
\nForm III, Section 5 (1) (c) is available online.
\nhttp:\/\/indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in\/ic_51c_tab.aspx<\/p>\n

\u00a0 E) PAYMENT OF FEE:<\/span><\/strong>
\nCopy of Bank Challan in original amounting to Rs.500\/- payable towards declaration and Oath of allegiance deposited in the State Bank of India under Head No.\u201d0070-Other Administrative Services-Other Services-receipts under the Citizenship Act\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0 F)\u00a0WHERE TO APPLY?<\/strong><\/span>
\nIf you prefer not to apply online, you can apply in person by first downloading the forms and filling them out. Generally, you apply where you reside in India. You will submit your application to the Collector\/District Magistrate- personally.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 G)\u00a0HOW TO SURRENDER RC\/IC?<\/strong><\/span>
\nAfter the Application is submitted to the Collector, the application along with a report on the eligibility and suitability of the applicant is to be sent by the Collector\/District Magistrate to the concerned State Government within 60 days. Thereafter, the State Govt. \u00a0shall forward the application to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India within 30 days.
\nWhen your application is accepted, you will be notified through the State Government.<\/p>\n

The applicant should not renounce his RC and IC till the citizenship application is accepted and informed of the decision.<\/p>\n

The applicant is then required to furnish through the State Government, a receipt of surrendering of his RC and IC proof of fee payment and personal particulars. Thereafter, a certificate of Indian citizenship is issued to the applicant through the State Government.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 H)\u00a0HOW LONG IT TAKES?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Approximately 6 months OR MORE.
\nHope your query has been sufficiently answered. if you need further clarification, then do call the office on 01892-226566 or \u00a0email us at tla23july2014@gmail.com<\/p>\n

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Regards,<\/p>\n

Namgyal and Team of Lawyers<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0FORM III [See rule 5(1)(a)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Citizenship Rules, 2009<\/p>\n

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 5(1)(c) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT,1955 MADE BY A PERSON WHO IS\/HAS BEEN MARRIED TO A CITIZEN OF INDIA<\/p>\n

Note: Please write\/print in BLOCK LETTERS<\/p>\n

PART I<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. I,\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.(mention full name) resident of (complete postal address)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 of full age and capacity and was born at ( Tehsil, District,State and country)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.on\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026and is a citizen of\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026<\/li>\n
  2. My father\u2019s full name is \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026and he was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and country)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026…on\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026and is a citizen of\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026<\/li>\n
  3. My mother\u2019s full name is \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026and she was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and country)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026…………………..on\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026and is a citizen of Tibet<\/li>\n
  4. I was married at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026on\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.t\u00a0o Shri\/Smt .\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.( full name of husband\/wife). PHOTOGRAPH<\/li>\n
  5. My husband\/wife was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and country)\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.on\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026and he\/she is a citizen of India by birth\/descent\/registration*\/naturalization* \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026….<\/li>\n
  6. My marriage subsists YES\/NO<\/li>\n
  7. Details of residence in India :<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    (a)Date of entry in India: \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

    (b) I have resided India continuously for a period of 12 months immediately Yes\/No preceding the date of application.<\/p>\n

    (a) During the eight years immediately preceding the said period of twelve Yes\/No months, I have resided in India for period amounting in the aggregate to not less than six years.<\/p>\n

    8 (a) Sex:\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..(b) Occupation:\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

    (c) If in service, address of employer: \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<\/p>\n

    (d) Mark of Identification: ..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026<\/p>\n

    9\u00a0Passport\u00a0particulars: (a)Country:\u2026Tibet\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b)Number\u2026RC No 63\/20111\/Dh.<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Visa valid up to:\u2026 RC stay extended till 10\/10\/ 2020<\/li>\n
    2. Details of family members who are staying in India with the applicant:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      12 Details of criminal proceedings, if any:<\/p>\n

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      PART II<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. I have\/have not previously renounced or been deprived of the citizenship of India. (If the applicant has renounced his Indian citizenship, here state the date on which the declaration of renunciation was made; or if he has been deprived of his citizenship state the date on which and the authority by whom, the order of deprivation was made)<\/li>\n
      2. I have\/have not previously applied for registration as a citizen of India and the application has \/has not been rejected.<\/li>\n
      3. I hereby declare that my intention is to make India my permanent home and undertake that I shall renounce the citizenship of my country in the event of my application being sanction.<\/li>\n
      4. I,\u2026.. \u00a0do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars stated in this application are true and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Date:10\/7\/2017 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Signature\u2026.\u2026\u2026..<\/p>\n

        Made and subscribed this 10th Day\u2026..of July 2017\u00a0before me.<\/p>\n

        *Signature\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. *Designation\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. I, the undersigned hereby state that I am an Indian citizen otherwise than by naturalization that I am householder, and that I am not the solicitor or agent of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026I vouch for the correctness of the statements made by him in his application for Indian Citizenship.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Signature \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Name \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. Full postal address \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. \u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

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          \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oath of Allegiance<\/strong><\/p>\n

          I, \u2026\u2026 .do solemnly affirm and swear in the name of God that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that I will faithfully observe the laws of India and fulfill my duties as a citizen of India.<\/p>\n

          *Signature\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          Affirmed\/Sworn and subscribed this 10th \u00a0day of\u00a0 July 2017.<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          *Signature\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 *Designation\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026<\/p>\n

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