July 30 NRC list only a draft: Rajnath

July 30 NRC list only a draft: Rajnath

News:

1. The National Register of citizens (NRC) for Assam to be published on July 30, was only a “draft” list, says Home Minister Rajnath

Important facts:

2. The NRC is being updated in accordance with the Assam Accord signed on Aug14, 1985.

3. The entire process is being carried out as per the directions of the Supreme Court.

4. Home Minister Rajnath pointed out that after draft publication adequate opportunity for claims and objectives will be available.

5. Adequate opportunity of being heard will be given before disposal of claims and objections, says minister

6. Under the citizenship rules, any person, who is not satisfied with the outcome of the claims, can appeal in the Tribunal.

7. As per directions of the Supreme Court, the Registrar General of India (RGI) is to publish the final draft list on  July 30 to segregate Indian living in Assam from those who had illegally migrants from Bangladesh after March 25, 1971.