With reference to the acquisition of Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955, consider the following statements: 1. A person of Indian origin abroad can acquire citizenship by registration if not an illegal migrant. 2. The Centre may relax naturalisation norms for those with distinguished service. 3. Citizenship by territory incorporation is automatic for all residents, without government notification. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the acquisition of Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955, consider the following statements:
1.A person of Indian origin abroad can acquire citizenship by registration if not an illegal migrant.
2.The Centre may relax naturalisation norms for those with distinguished service.
3.Citizenship by territory incorporation is automatic for all residents, without government notification.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

A person of Indian origin residing outside undivided India can apply for registration as a citizen, subject to conditions.
The Central Government has the power to waive naturalisation requirements for persons with distinguished service in fields like science, literature, or world peace.

Citizenship by incorporation of territory is not automatic; the Government of India issues a notification specifying which persons shall be deemed citizens.

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