It's Official! Centre Notifies Implementation Of CAA
Despite the enactment of the CAA, its implementation has been pending as the rules associated with the act are yet to be notified. The Centre is now exploring the development of an online system for the application, processing, and granting of citizenship under the CAA, as revealed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Amid much anticipation, the Centre has announced the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Govt announces implementation of Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA): Officials pic.twitter.com/HNZrA1pnES
¡ª Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 11, 2024
The law, enacted in December 2019 and effective from January 10, 2020, allows for the granting of citizenship to individuals from Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi communities who migrated to India from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan before December 31, 2014.
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Despite the enactment of the CAA, its implementation has been pending as the rules associated with the act are yet to be notified. The Centre is now exploring the development of an online system for the application, processing, and granting of citizenship under the CAA, as revealed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will be notifying today, the Rules under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA-2019). These rules, called the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 will enable the persons eligible under CAA-2019 to apply for grant of Indian citizenship. (1/2)
¡ª Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) March 11, 2024
The applications will be submitted in a completely online mode for which a web portal has been provided. (2/2)@HMOIndia @PIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts
¡ª Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) March 11, 2024
The CAA has been a source of controversy since its inception, leading to large-scale protests. Critics, including the Muslim community and opposition parties, have denounced the law as discriminatory and have called for its rollback. The latest announcement rekindles the discussion surrounding the CAA, bringing attention to the ongoing complexities and debates surrounding the controversial legislation.
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