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Q: Can an NRI bring gold to India
from the US and how much?
A: The RBI has granted general permission
to NRIs to bring up to 10 kg of gold.
The NRI will have to pay import duty of Rs
250 per 10 gm. However, the import duty for gold bars serially numbered
and weight expressed in metric units and for gold coins is Rs 100 per 10
gm.
This special rate is not applicable to
popular tola bars (116 gm) known as biscuits.
Q: Can NRIs purchase existing shares/debentures of Indian
companies by private arrangement?
Yes. Reserve Bank permits NRIs , on application in form
FNC 7, to purchase shares/debentures of existing Indian companies on
non-repatriation basis. An undertaking about non-repatriation is to be
given in form NRU.
Q: Is it necessary for a resident, holding securities in
Indian companies, to secure any approval from Reserve Bank on his becoming
a non-resident for holding such securities?
No. Reserve Bank has granted general permission to
companies in India to enter the overseas addresses of the shareholders in
their books in such cases provided the companies obtain undertakings from
the holders that they will not seek repatriation of any income or sale
proceeds of the security.
Q: Is income/interest earned on investments/deposits held in
India by NRIs on non-repatriation basis allowed to be repatriated?
Yes. Income/interest accruing during the financial year
1994-95 and onwards on bank deposits and investments held by NRIs with
non-repatriation benefits will be eligible for repatriation as under:
Up to U.S. $ 1,000 or its equivalent in full and one-third of the balance
income earned during the financial year 1994-95.
Up to U.S. $ 1,000 or its equivalent in full and two third of the balance
income earned during the financial year 1995-96.
The entire income earned during the financial year 1996-97 and onwards.
The investment/principal amount of deposits made/held on non-repatriation
basis will, however, not be allowed to be repatriated abroad.
What is the procedure to be followed for seeking repatriation in such
cases?
NRIs should designate a branch of an authorised dealer through whom the
remittance of income is to be made and make an application in form RCI to
the designated branch giving details of incomes earned during the previous
financial year alongwith a Chartered Accountant's Certificate. The
designated branch will allow the remittance of net amount (i.e. after
payment of tax) or credit it to NRE/FCNR account of the applicant.
What are the schemes available to NRIs for direct investments in India
with repatriation benefits?
NRIs can make investments in new issues of shares/convertible debentures
of Indian companies under direct investment schemes such as 24% scheme/40%
scheme/100% scheme. They can also invest in the schemes of domestic Mutual
Funds floated by public/private sector institutions/companies and bonds
issued by public sector undertakings, Non-resident investors are not
required to apply for permission to invest but the company concerned will
have to obtain permission from Reserve Bank.
Q: What is 24% Scheme?
Under the 24% scheme, Indian companies engaged or proposing to engage in
any activity including finance, hire purchase, leasing, trading or other
services, establishment of schools/colleges. etc.(except
agricultural/plantation activities) are allowed by Reserve Bank to issue
shares/debentures to NRIs with repatriation benefits to the extent of 24%
of the new issue.
Q: What is 40% Scheme?
Under the 40% Scheme, Indian companies engaged or proposing to engage in
the following activities are allowed by Reserve Bank to issue
shares/debentures to NRIs with repatriation benefits to the extent of 40%
of the new issue.
Industrial and Manufacturing units
Hotels with 3, 4 or 5 star category
Hospitals and diagnostic centres
Shipping companies
Development of computer software
Oil exploration services
Q: Is remittance of interest/dividend to NRI investors freely
allowed under the 24% /40% Scheme?
Yes. There is no ceiling or restriction on the amount of remittable
dividend. Remittance of interest/dividend to NRI investors will be allowed
by authorised dealers under the posers delegated to them.
What are the specified industries under the 100% Scheme?
Under 100% Scheme, NRIs are permitted to invest in high priority
industries listed in Annexure III to the Statement on Industrial Policy
dated 24th July 1991 of the Government of India up to 100% of the new
issue.
Q: s dividend/interest earned in respect of investment made
under the 100% Scheme freely remittable to the NRIs abroad?
Dividend/interest can be remitted freely except in the case of consumer
goods industries where the outflow on account of dividend is required to
be balanced by export earnings of the company either in the year of
declaration of dividend or in the years prior to the declaration of
dividend, This requirement is enforced for a period of seven years from
the commencement of commercial production.
How does an NRI obtain permission of Reserve Bank for investment under the
24% or 40% or 100% Scheme?
The NRI investor need not apply to Reserve Bank. Application for necessary
permission under the schemes should be made by the Indian company/firm to
the Central Office of Reserve Bank in Mumbai in form ISD/ISD(R).
Besides the 24%, 40% and 100% Schemes is there any other scheme for
investment by NRIs in the equity of Indian companies?
Yes. NRIs are permitted to undertake revival of sick industrial units by
making bulk investment in them to the extent of 100 per cent either by way
of purchase of existing equity shares or in the form of subscription to
new equity issues.
Is the capital brought into India for revival of a sick Industrial unit
allowed to be repatriated?
Yes.
How can an NRI obtain permission of Reserve Bank for investment in a sick
industrial unit?
Application for necessary permission should be made by the Indian company
to the Central Office of Reserve Bank in Mumbai in form RSU.
Under the existing Industrial Policy, investment by foreign collaborators
upto 51% of the equity is allowed by Reserve Bank on repatriation basis in
certain high priority industries. Can NRIs take up the balance 49% equity
in such cases on repatriation basis?
Yes.
Can NRIs make investments in companies engaged in real estate development
in India?
Yes. Investment upto 100% in the new issue of equity shares/convertible
debentures of Indian companies engaged in the followed areas is allowed:
Development of serviced plots and construction of built up residential
premises
Real estate covering construction of residential and commercial premises
including business centres and offices
Development of township
City and region level urban infrastructure facilities including roads and
bridges
Manufacture of building material
Financing of housing development
What is the procedure for obtaining Reserve Bank permission in this
regard?
Applications for the purpose should be made by the concerned Indian
company to the Central Office of Reserve Bank in Mumbai in form ISD(R).
Will repatriation of the original investment and/or dividend income be
freely permitted?
Yes. Repatriation of original investment will be permitted after a lock-in
period of three years from the date of issue of the equity
shares/convertible debentures. In addition, OCBs will be permitted to
repatriate net profit (upto 16 per cent) arising from the sale of such
investment after the lick-in period of three year. Annual
dividend/interest on equity shares/debentures can, however, be freely
remitted subject to payment of tax.
Are investments in Air Taxi operations permitted to be made by NRIs?
Yes. Investments upto 100% equity participation for carrying on Air Taxi
operations are permitted in terms of the guidelines issued by the Director
General of Civil Aviation for Air Taxi operations. Applications for the
purpose should be made to Reserve Bank (Central Office) in form ISD(R) by
the concerned Indian company.
Are there any restrictions on repatriation of the investment made under
this scheme or income earned thereon?
No. However, repatriation of the investment and /or remittance of dividend
will be permitted only after the expiry of five years of operation and
only out of accumulated net foreign exchange earnings.
Can NRIs invest in non-convertible debentures on repatriation basis?
Yes. Applications for necessary permission should be made to Reserve Bank
(Central Office) by the concerned Indian company in form ISD.
What is the procedure to be followed for making investment in the schemes
of domestic Mutual Funds or public sector bonds with repatriation
benefits?
The concerned Fund/Public Sector Undertaking should obtain necessary
permission from Reserve Bank for issue of units/bonds to NRIs.
Applications for the purpose are required to be made to the Central Office
of Reserve Bank in form ISD(R).
Can NRIs invest in 100% Export Oriented Units on repatriation basis?
Yes. NRIs will be permitted to invest up to 100% in 100% Export Oriented
Units subject to obtaining approval from the Government of India ,Ministry
of Industries (SIA) for setting up the EOU. In the case of units located
in Export Processing Zones, approval from the Development Commissioner of
the concerned zone is required to be obtained. Thereafter an application
should be made to the concerned regional office of Reserve Bank in form
ISD alongwith copy of Government approval for necessary clearance under
FERA 1973.
Can NRIs acquire shares disinvested by Government of India in Public
Sector Enterprises (PSEs) by inviting sealed tenders?
Yes. Reserve Bank has granted general permission to NRIs to acquire shares
of PSEs on their bids being successful provided the holding of a single
NRI investor does not exceed one per cent of the paid up capital of the
PSE concerned , the purchase consideration /bid money is paid by way of
remittance from abroad or by debit to his NRE/FCNR accounts.
What is the procedure for issue of rights entitlement to NRIs?
The concerned company should approach Reserve Bank for issue of rights
entitlement to NRIs in the prescribed form if on repatriation basis.
However, rights entitlement on non-repatriation basis would be covered by
the general permission.
What is the procedure required to be followed by NRIs for renunciation of
rights entitlement?
NRIs can make an application to Reserve Bank by a letter detailing therein
the folio number of the shares held and the manner in which the rights are
being sold.
What is the procedure for issue of bonus shares?
The concerned Indian company should approach Reserve Bank for issue of
bonus shares to NRIs if the original investment is on repatriation basis.
Issue of bonus shares in respect of investment on non-repatriation basis
is covered by general permission.
Can NRIs obtain loans abroad against the collateral of share/debentures of
Indian companies?
Yes. Authorised dealer have been permitted to grant loans/overdrafts
abroad to NRIs through their overseas branches and correspondents against
collateral of the shares/debentures of Indian companies held by them,
provided the concerned shares/debentures were acquired on repatriation
basis.
Can sale proceeds of the shares/debentures be remitted abroad for
liquidation of outstanding against such loans/overdrafts?
Yes, subject to payment of Income tax, Capital Gains tax etc. payable, if
any.
What is the Portfolio Investment Scheme?
Under this scheme, NRIs are permitted to acquire shares /debentures of
Indian companies or units of domestic Mutual Funds through the stock
exchange/s in India.
What is the procedure for making applications?
The application is to be submitted to Reserve Bank through a designated
branch of a bank in India in one of the prescribed forms, i.e. NRC/NRI/RPC/RPI.
What is a designated branch?
Reserve Bank has authorised a few branches of each bank to conduct the
business under Portfolio Investment Scheme on behalf of NRIs . These
branches are the main branches of major commercial banks located close to
the stock exchange/s. NRIs will have to route their applications through
any of the designated bank branches who have authorisation from Reserve
Bank.
Whether NRI can apply through more than one designated branch?
No. Each NRI has to select one branch for this purpose for investment on
repatriation/ non-repatriation basis.
Is it necessary to maintain a bank account with the designated branch
through whom the application is made?
It is advisable to maintain a bank account with the designated branch for
administrative convenience.
What is the validity period of Reserve Bank approval for the purchase of
shares/debentures of Indian companies or units of domestic Mutual Funds?
Reserve Bank approval is valid for a period of five years from the date of
issue. This can be renewed further by making a request by means of a
simple letter.
Is there any ceiling on the investment under the Portfolio Investment
Scheme?
There is an overall ceiling of 5% of paid- up equity share capital of the
company/paid-up value of each series of convertible debentures for
purchase by NRIs /OCBs. The overall ceiling can be raised to 30% if the
company concerned passes a special resolution to that effect in its
general body meeting and a board resolution. Individually, NRIs/OCBs can
make investment upto 1% of the paid-up equity share capital/each series of
convertible debentures. However, there is no ceiling on investment in
domestic Mutual Funds.
Can NRIs keep deposits with companies in India with repatriation benefits?
Yes. NRIs are permitted to keep deposits with public limited companies in
India for a minimum period of three years subject to certain
ceilings/conditions. Application for the purpose is required to be made by
the company receiving the deposits through an authorised dealer.
Do NRIs need permission of reserve Bank for placing funds in fixed
deposits with firms/companies on non- repatriation basis?
Yes. Permission for placement of funds in fixed deposits with
firms/companies in India is granted by Reserve Bank on application by the
depositor or the deposit accepting firm/company, on non-repatriation
basis, subject to certain ceilings/conditions.
Are NRIs permitted to invest in Commercial Paper(CP) issued by Indian
companies?
Yes.General permission has been granted by Reserve Bank to Indian
companies to issue CP to NRI individuals subject to the conditions that
the amount invested will not be repatriated outside India and the CP will
not be transferable.
Is permission of Reserve Bank required for sale/transfer of Government
securities/units?
No. Authorised dealers have been permitted to undertake sale of Government
securities/units on behalf of NRIs without prior approval of Reserve Bank.
Sale/maturity proceeds can be remitted abroad if the original investment
was made out of funds remitted from abroad or funds in NRE/FCNR accounts.
Otherwise, they will have to be credited to NRO account of the holder.
Is permission of Reserve Bank required by NRIs for sale/transfer of
shares/debentures of Indian companies to other NRIs?
No. Transfer of shares/debentures of Indian companies by NRIs to other
non-residents does not require permission of Reserve Bank. However, the
transferee NRI would need permission for purchase of such shares for which
an application is required to be made to Reserve Bank in form FNC 7.
Can NRIs transfer/sell their shares/ debentures/bonds held on
non-repatriation basis to residents freely?
Yes. General exemption has been granted by Reserve Bank for transfer/sale
of shares/debentures/bonds by NRIs/OCBs through stock exchanges if such
transfers are made in favour of an Indian citizen or a person of Indian
origin or a company incorporated in India and sale proceeds thereof are
credited to NRO account.
What is the procedure for sale/transfer of shares/debentures/bonds held by
NRIs with repatriation benefits?
In the case of shares /debentures /bonds acquired by NRIs through stock
exchanges under the Portfolio Investment Scheme, general exemption has
been granted for transfer through stock exchanges provided the sale is
arranged through the same designated branch through whom they were
purchased. In other cases, applications for necessary permission is
required to be made to Reserve Bank in form TS 4.
What is the procedure to be followed by NRIs for sale/transfer of shares
/debentures to residents by private arrangements?
NRIs are required to submit application in form TS 1 to Reserve Bank for
sale of shares/debentures by private arrangements.
Can shares/debentures be given away as gifts to relatives?
Yes Reserve Bank has granted general permission to NRIs to transfer, by
way of gift, shares, bonds and debentures of Indian companies held by them
with Reserve Bank's permission to their resident close relative/s.
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Is it a Nightmare for an NRI Doing
Business in India?
This question is often asked if it is a nightmare for an NRI or a
PIO doing business in India?
Many NRI's will tell you that it is in fact a nightmare for
NRI's to do business in India. Many NRI's have burnt their fingers
in their ventures in India. Doing Business in India is tough for an
NRI or a PIO who is used to smooth ride in developed world, where
it is relatively easy to do business. The problem becomes
compounded when an NRI does not find seek proper legal help before
venturing into a business in India.
However, if an NRI ventures in a planned and methodical manner,
under proper legal guidance, he or she can succeed. The
following are some of the points an NRI should keep in mind before
starting any business in India:
- First, get a
PIO or Person of Indian Origin Card
(if you are a
PIO,
NRI do not require a PIO card) that
puts you on a par with an Indian as far as business and tax
matters are concerned. Among other benefits, a PIO has visa-free
entry for 15 years and allows you to engage in business and own
property, like any Indian.
- Second, get a
PAN or Permanent Account Number
card issued by the income-tax department. Any person - NRI or
Indian - making an investment of over Rs.50,000 is required to
quote his/her PAN number. This also applies to purchases of over
Rs.50,000. Since you plan to go into business in India, you will
eventually file your income-tax returns annually. So you need a
PAN card that is also a very useful identification document
because it has your photo on it and you can show it in many
places where you wish to be identified as an Indian - and not
overcharged as an NRI!
- Third,
Choose a Business Partner in India.
Obviously, it is impossible for you to go into business on your
own unless you want to move to India. If not, you need partners
for your proposed venture. You will identify and select your
partners on the basis of their track record, integrity and other
personal attributes. Be careful of the single and most common
pitfall of going into business with your relatives and close
friends on the basis of your family relations or friendship. A
great majority of NRI business ventures have come to grief
because of this 'emotional' alliance. When the business
collapses, you have lost not only your money but also a precious
relationship.
- Four,
Choose a Proper Business Entity. A
simple partnership is a viable takeoff for your venture although
it has some pitfalls. All it takes is a lawyer to draw up the
agreement between you and your partner(s) and register on a
legal, stamp paper of Rs.100 and it takes just a few days to
complete this simple formality. When your turnover exceeds four
million rupees, you need the services of a qualified accountant
to audit your accounts and file your tax returns.
Limited liability
companies take a lot of time to get off the ground. You need a
lawyer to register the name of your company called a 'private
limited company'. This involves paying a small fee and suggesting
at least three proposed names. It takes about a week for the
Registrar of Companies to inform you which of the three proposed
names is available. On deciding its name, the lawyer prepares its
memorandum and articles of association and files them with the
appropriate fees depending on value of the share capital. It
takes at least one month to carry out all these registration of
company formalities. These 'private limited companies' are
regulated under a host of 'company laws' that cover most
organizational and accounting matters from writing the minutes of
every board meeting to filing of its annual returns to the
working of company directors to the format of their balance
sheets. There are rules and regulations all the way during the
operations of this company and if you want to close down this
limited liability company, you must again go to the
lawyer/accountant and it can take up to eight or ten years to
obtain the permission of the High Court for winding up the
company. In addition to the court fees, there are lawyers' fees
to be borne by the directors. No wonder NRIs shy away from
getting into business in India, especially in private limited
liability companies.
- Five, once you
take all these steps, you are - at last! - ready to launch into
business. Of course, you have decided the area in which you are
going to engage in business. So your company should become a
member of the different business organizations looking after this
sector in addition to the local chamber of commerce.
- Many NRIs have
ventured into exports from India as they help in marketing
through their contacts. All export/impost business must be
registered with the Director General of Foreign Trade. The
application form requires a bank account number and a letter from
the bank plus various details of partners/directors. The
registration takes about two to three weeks.
- Seven,
getting roper legal guidance is
very important. In starting a business once should not be 'penny
wise and pound fool.'
This all may take some time but once you go through the grind
it's not a nightmare.
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PIO doctors may be allowed to practice in India
Physicians who are Persons of Indian Origin (PIO's) maybe allowed to
practice in their native country, India. The government of India is
considering such a proposal.
PIO will have parity with NRI's in some cases
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RBI relaxes remittance norms for Indians
One can now buy shares or mutual funds abroad or park funds as deposits.
Indians can also give an expensive gift and even donate up to US$50,000 a
year
The options for resident Indians to invest overseas have increased. The
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has formalized the liberalized remittance
scheme of US$50,000 per year for resident Individuals.
With this, one can now buy shares or mutual funds abroad or park funds as
deposits in international banks. Indians can also give an expensive gift
to the loved ones living abroad. Even donations up to US$50,000 a year is
now a possibility.
Earlier, a resident Indian could invest in overseas companies listed on a
recognized stock exchange and hold at least 10% stake in an Indian company
listed overseas. Now, Indians can invest up to US$50,000 in any listed
foreign entity.
The move has been designed with a view to simplifying the procedures and
providing greater flexibility in foreign exchange transactions, the RBI
says in a notification on its web site.
The central bank has also done away with the sub-limits that restricted
remittances towards gifts and donations at US$5,000.
For all remittances, a resident individual will have to furnish PAN number
and source of funds along with the beneficiary's name, address and account
number.
All banks, both Indian and foreign ( including those not having an
operational presence in India) should seek prior approval from the RBI for
selling deposits or other financial products to residents.
Indian banks will have to seek the central bank's clearance for acting as
agents for overseas mutual funds or any other foreign financial services
company.
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Marriage in India
A. Religious Ceremonies
In India, a religious marriage ceremony is considered a legal
marriage. However, for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists, the
certificate issued by the temple or gurudwara may not be legally
sufficient for all purposes. Rather, members of these religions may
seek a formal marriage certificate from the Registrar of Marriages. If
one of the parties is a U.S. citizen, the registrar may request a “no
objection letter” from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, and also may
request proof of termination of any previous marriages, before a
marriage certificate will be issued.
If the parties are married in a Christian, Muslim, Parsi, Jewish,
Baha’i or other religious ceremony, the certificate issued by the
religious authority (e.g., the church’s marriage certificate, the
mosque’s nikah nama, etc.) generally is sufficient proof of marriage,
and no certificate from the marriage registrar is necessary.
B. Civil Ceremonies
Parties who do not wish to marry in a religious ceremony can instead
opt for a civil ceremony pursuant to the Special Marriage Act. Again
the American citizen who wishes to participate in a civil marriage
ceremony may be required to present to the marriage officer a “no
objection letter” from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, as well as proof
of termination of any previous marriages. The parties generally are
required to wait at least 30 days from the date of initial application
to formalize the marriage so that the marriage officer can publish a
newspaper ad allowing for the opportunity for any objections to the
marriage to be voiced.
The marriage registrar’s office generally is located in a local
community’s court complex or municipal building.
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India passed a law to grant dual citizenship to the people of Indian
origin (PIO) on December 22, 2003. The law received the President's
approval on January 7, 2004, and became operational from 2nd December
2005. The law will help grant dual citizenship to Persons of Indian Origin
(PIOs) belonging to, or having citizenship of other countries subject to
certain conditions. The grant of dual citizenship was intended to remove
for those who have taken foreign passports, the obstacle in travel to and
from India, permit investment in business ventures and foster a greater
sense of belonging.
The Overseas citizenship of India (OCI) commonly known as dual citizenship
is granted to persons who migrated from India and acquired citizenship of
a foreign country other than Pakistan and Bangladesh. They are eligible
for grant of OCI as long as their home countries allow dual citizenship in
some form or the other under their local laws. However persons registered
as OCI shall not have any voting rights and rights for public employment.
Every registered OCI will be issued a registration certificate which is
printed like an Indian passport in different colour and an OCI visa
sticker will be pasted in the person’s foreign passport. These two
documents will have the photograph of the individual and all necessary
security features.
Eligibility
A foreign national, who was eligible to become citizen of India on
26.01.1950 or was a citizen of India on or at anytime after 26.01.1950 or
belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15.08.1947 such as
Sikkim, Pondicherry, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Daman and Diu and
his/her children and grand children, provided his/her country of
citizenship allows dual citizenship in some form or the other under the
local laws, is eligible for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
Minor children of such persons are also eligible for OCI. However, if the
applicant had ever been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, he/she will
not be eligible for OCI. A person registered as OCI is eligible to apply
for grant of Indian citizenship under section 5(1)(g) of the Citizenship
Act, 1955 if he/she is registered as OCI for five years and has been
residing in India for one year out of the five years before making the
application.
Benefits
Once you are accepted and registered as an Indian citizen, you will
receive the following benefits:
A registration certificate to prove your dual status
Overseas citizen passport in addition to the passport of the country of
which you are already a citizen
You will no longer need to apply for a visa to travel to India. You have
rights for multiple entry and a multipurpose life long visa to visit
India. However, you must carry and present both passports at the time of
travel.
You will not have to go through any registration formalities for staying
in the country for any length of time.
You will no longer have to provide separate documentation for admission to
any college/institution or for employment.
You will be treated the same as a non-resident Indian with respect to the
facilities available to the latter in the economic, financial and
educational field, except in the acquisition of agricultural or plantation
properties.
Your children will be eligible for facilities as available to children of
NRIs for obtaining admission to educational institutions in India,
including medical colleges, engineering colleges, institute of technology,
institute of management etc. under the general category
You can make the most of facilities under the various housing schemes of
LIC, State Government and other government agencies
Application Procedure
The application of registration for Overseas Citizenship of India can be
made in the prescribed form in India or the Indian Missions abroad. All
application will be processed in India. This Registration Certificate once
received is valid for life unless renounced or cancelled.
The registration form should be completed and submitted in triplicate by
the applicant himself;
i) In India
To the Collector within whose jurisdiction the applicant is ordinary
resident for transmission to the Central Government through the State
Government or Union Territory Administration, as the case may be.
ii) Elsewhere
To the Indian Consulate/Embassy whose jurisdiction the country of which an
applicant is a citizen for this for transmission to the Central
Government.
Applications for grant of OCI will be received by all Indian
Missions/Posts outside India and by FRROs/CHIO and OCI Cell in Foreigners
Division of MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) in India. An eligible person
may apply in the Indian Mission/Post of the country of his/her nationality
or in the Indian Mission/Post of any other country if he/she is ordinarily
residing in that country. He/she will have to submit proof for his/her
parents/grand parents having migrated from India after 26th January, 1950
or having been eligible to be granted Indian citizenship on that date or
having been resident of such territories like Goa, Pondicherry, Sikkim.
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