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Date: 2025-05-13 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

The General Council of Bar Council of India hereby resolves to amend the Bar Council of India Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India

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**Report on the Indian Bar Council Rules 2022 Regarding Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India (as amended in February 2025)** **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes the Indian Bar Council Rules 2022 concerning the registration and regulation of foreign lawyers and foreign law firms in India, based on the provided official gazette text, incorporating amendments made in February 2025. The core purpose of these rules, as inferred from the text, is to regulate the entry and practice of foreign lawyers and law firms in India within a defined framework, with a focus on foreign law, international law, and international arbitration, based on reciprocity. Key findings indicate a phased approach to opening the Indian legal sector while safeguarding the interests of Indian lawyers. The amendment text clarifies provisions relating to "fly-in and fly-out" practice and clarifies areas of practice for registered foreign lawyers and law firms. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative overview and analysis of the Indian Bar Council Rules 2022 on the registration and regulation of foreign lawyers and foreign law firms in India, based exclusively on the provided official gazette text, incorporating amendments made in February 2025. It examines the policy's objectives, rationale, key provisions, target audience, implementation aspects, and expected outcomes. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Core Objective(s):** * To regulate the practice of foreign lawyers and law firms in India. * To address global changes in the legal field due to increased cross-border movement. * To facilitate the development of the legal sector in India related to international business and commerce. * To promote India as a hub for international commercial arbitration. * To ensure reciprocity with foreign jurisdictions regarding the practice of Indian lawyers abroad. * To ensure the maintenance of professional standards and ethics. **4. Background and Rationale:** This report pertains to an amendment to an existing set of rules. The provided text indicates the original policy faced challenges related to defining the scope of practice for foreign lawyers and law firms and ensuring a level playing field for Indian legal professionals. The amendment text seems to address ambiguity surrounding “fly-in and fly-out” (temporary presence) practice, and clarifies the scope of permissible activities for registered foreign lawyers, thus ensuring that it does not violate the existing rules. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** The provided text focuses primarily on amendments to the Indian Bar Council Rules 2022. The key changes introduced by the provided amendment text are outlined below: * **Amendment 1: Clarification on "Fly-in and Fly-out" Practice (Section II, 1):** This section adds a proviso specifying how "fly-in fly-out" practice will be regulated. * **Original Policy (Inferred):** The original policy likely had a less explicit or undefined stance on foreign lawyers providing legal services on a temporary basis. * **New Rule:** This amendment clarifies that "fly-in and fly-out" practice is permitted, *provided* it is limited to advising clients in India on foreign law, the foreign lawyer's own legal system, or international legal issues. This *specifically* cannot be defined as practice according to Indian law. It should also be noted that: * Appointment of lawyer or the expertise, has to be from outside or within India from client. * No permanent establishment or regular office is allowed in India * The "fly in and fly out" cannot exceed 60 days in 12 month period. * **Effect of Change:** This introduces an exception to the requirement that foreign lawyers register with the Bar Council to practice in India, providing a specific (limited) avenue for temporary legal services. This will allow foreign clients access to the legal expertise that is needed, but does so in a controlled fashion. * **Amendment 2: Practice Area (Section IV, 2)**: This change has to do with the area a foreign lawyer or law firm would be able to practice in India. * **Original Policy (Inferred):** Likely didn't have the level of detail that this amendment provides in Section IV, subpart (D) related to what actions are permissible, like: * Corporate legal matter * representing clients, with a headquarters outside of India. * Providing legal advice * **New Rule:** The new rule allows foreign lawyers to: * Offer their expertise as lawyer, when the main headquarters is in an outside location * Be a consultant * **Effect of Change:** This change provides explicit detail on what a foreign lawyer can do and the actions they can take. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the primary target audience and stakeholders include: * Foreign lawyers and law firms seeking to practice in India. * Indian lawyers and law firms considering partnerships or collaborations with foreign entities. * Businesses and individuals in India requiring advice on foreign or international law. * The Bar Council of India, responsible for implementing and regulating the rules. * The Ministry of Law and Justice, and the Ministry of External Affairs and Trade, involved in policy formulation and monitoring reciprocity. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Bar Council of India (BCI) is the primary body responsible for implementing these rules. * **Procedures:** * Foreign lawyers/firms must apply for registration with the BCI (Form A, Form B). * Applications will be scrutinized by the BCI or a committee formed for this purpose. * The BCI will verify the truthfulness of the information and the reciprocity with the foreign jurisdiction. * The BCI will inform the Government of India (Ministry of Law and Justice) of registrations. * Existing registrations must be renewed every five years (Form C). * **Amendments Specific Implementation:** The amendment text introduces a mechanism for the BCI to determine whether a foreign lawyer's activity qualifies as permissible "fly-in and fly-out" practice (Section II, 1, D). * **Security Deposit**: The security deposit would be managed by the Indian Bar Council, in order to take care of costs related to the implementation of rules. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcomes of *these specific amendments* are likely to: * **Clarity and Certainty:** Provide clearer guidelines regarding the scope of permissible activities for foreign lawyers operating temporarily in India, reducing ambiguity and potential disputes. * **Facilitate International Transactions:** Enable easier access to foreign legal expertise for Indian businesses engaged in international transactions. * **Increased Foreign Investment:** Improve India's attractiveness as a destination for foreign investment by streamlining access to legal advice. **9. Conclusion:** The Indian Bar Council Rules 2022, as amended in February 2025, represent a significant step towards the phased opening of the Indian legal sector to foreign participation, while ensuring it is based on reciprocity. The amendment text clarifies important aspects related to temporary practice and the scope of services foreign lawyers and firms can provide, leading to more efficient and targeted implementation of the rules. This policy will need to be watched closely.

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;wds: UK (United Kingdom). D. L.3300499: Registration number mentioned in the document header. 14052025263082 xxxGIDHxxx CGDLE14052025263082 xxxGIDExxx: A unique identifier code present in the document header. MAY 13, 2025: Date of the Gazette publication. VAISAKHA 23, 1947: Corresponding date in the Indian national calendar. NEW DELHI: Location of publication. Hkkjrh; fofkK ifj"kn fu;e 2022: Indian Bar Council Rules 2022, concerning the registration and regulation of foreign lawyers and foreign law firms in India. 10 ekpZ 2023: Date when the amended rules were previously ratified. baXySaM vkSj osYl: England and Wales. “.kk;sZj ohvkj: Reference to Justice Krishna Iyer, likely in relation to the legal profession in India. Hkkjrh; lafokku: The Indian Constitution, within the context of fundamental differences between trade/commerce and the legal profession. vuqPNsn 191th: Article 19(1)(g) of the Indian Constitution, related to the protection of trade and commerce. vuqPNsn 301: Article 301 of the Indian Constitution, concerning the regulation of trade and commerce. vuqPNsn 39 ,: Article 39A of the Indian Constitution, emphasizing equal access to justice. vfkfu;e 1961: The Advocates Act, 1961, governing the legal profession in India. Hkkjrh; fofkK ifj"kn: The Bar Council of India, regulating the legal profession. lqhe dksVZ: The Supreme Court, in the context of its decision in a case. ckj vQ bafM;u y;lZ cuke Mhds xka kh ih,l u's kuy baLVhVVw vQ dE;qfudscy fMtht ,aM vU;: A Supreme Court case: Bar of Indian Lawyers vs. DK Gandhi P.S. National Institute of Communicable Diseases & Others. 14 ebZ 2024: Date of the Supreme Court's decision. miHkksk lajk.k vfkfu;e 2019 lhih,: Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA). ,ulhMhvkjlh: NCDRC, likely refers to the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. laoSkkfud kapk lkroha vuqlwph: The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, emphasizing the difference between trade/commerce and the legal profession. lak lwph fof"V;k 41 vkSj 42: Union List entries 41 and 42, relating to trade and commerce. lak lwph fof"V;ks a 77 vkSj 78: Union List entries 77 and 78, addressing the legal profession. Hkkjr: India. 2007 vkSj 2014: Years during which consultations regarding foreign lawyers were held. Hkkjr ljdkj dkuwu vkSj U;k; eaky;: Government of India, Ministry of Law and Justice. O;kikj vkSj okf.kT; eaky;: Ministry of Commerce and Industry. cEcs gkbZ dksVZ: Bombay High Court. 16 fnlacj 2009: Date of a significant decision by the Bombay High Court. y;lZ dysfDVo cuke Hkkjrh; fofkK ifj"kn: A case: Lawyers Collective vs. Bar Council of India. Hkkjrh; fjtoZ cSad: Reserve Bank of India (RBI). vfkok vfkfu;e 1961 dh kkjk 29: Section 29 of the Advocates Act, 1961. ekl mPp U;k;ky;: Madras High Court. 21122012: Date: 21/12/2012 ,ds ckykth cuke Hkkjr ljdkj: A case: A.K. Balaji vs. Government of India. MCY;wih 56142004: WP 5614/2004. ,eih la;k 13 ls 5: MP No. 13 to 5. e;LFkrk vkSj lqyg vfkfu;e 1996: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. chihvks daifu;k: BPO Companies. 2010 2 egk ,yts 726 7 nlw jh vkjs: 2010 2 Mah. L.J. 726 7 (Another reference). 15261995: WP 1526/1995 4 tqykbZ 2012: Date: July 4, 2012. fons'kh eqk fofu;eu vfkfu;e 1973: Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973. 1332018: Date: 13/3/2018 flfoy vihy la;k 787578792015: Civil Appeal No. 7875-7879/2015. flfoy vihy la;k 71702015: Civil Appeal No. 7170/2015. flfoy vihy la;k 80282015: Civil Appeal No. 8028/2015. vkjbZ i: R.I (Reference Indicator) I vkjchvkbZ: RBI (Reserve Bank of India). 1973 vfkfu;e dh kkjk 29: Section 29 of the 1973 Act. vfkokvks a ds vkpj.k: Advocates conduct. oh.k lh 'kkg cuke ds, ekgs Een vyh17: Reference to VC Shah vs. K. Maheswara Ali17. iqoZ dSIVu gjh'k mIiy cuke Hkkjr lak: Reference to Ex-Captain Harish Uppal vs. Union of India. inglSaM vkSj oYs l dh y lkls k;Vh ;wukbVMs fdaxMe: Law Society of England and Wales, United Kingdom. vkj,Q,y: RFL - Registered Foreign Lawyer. lfyflVj ;kXs ;rk ijhkk ,lD;wbZ: Solicitor Qualifying Examination (SQE). 05062023: Date: June 5, 2023. ckj dkmafly vQ baXySaM ,aM oYs l: Bar Council of England and Wales. y lkls kbVh vQ baXySaM ,aM oYs l: Law Society of England and Wales. lekoZrk Kkiu: Memorandum of Understanding. fn;k tk,xkA: Shall be given. Qjojh 2025: February 2025 vfkok vfkfu;e 1961 dh kkjk 24 29 vkSj 47: Sections 24, 29 and 47 of the Advocates Act 1961 vfkok vfkfu;e: Advocates Act vfkok vfkfu;e 1961: Advocates Act, 1961. 0: Zero kkjk 7 dh mikkjk 1 ds kMa Mh bZ vkbZlh 1 vkSj ,e vkSj kkjk 49 dh mikkjk 1 ds kMa ,,p ,th lh bZ vkSj ,p: Clause relating to the powers for making rules and regulations. QeZ ,: Form A. vkbZ,eih,l ,ubZ,QVh vkjVhth,l fLoV ;k VsyhxzkfQd VkalQj VhVh: IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, SWIFT, or Telegraphic Transfer (TT). QeZ ch: Form B. 12 eghus: 12 months Ng eghus: Six Months
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u s 21-12-2012 dk s ,-ds- ckykth cuke Hkkjr ljdkj ds ekey s esa MCY;w-ih- 5614@2004] rFkk ,e-ih- la[;k 1]3 ls 5 esa fu.kZ; lquk;k] ftlesa vU; ckrks a ds lkFk&lkFk fuEufyf[kr fu.kZ; fn;k x;k%& iSjk 63&**rF;ksa vkSj dkuwu nksukas ds vk/kkj ij ekey s ij xgu fopkj djus ds ckn] ge fuEufyf[kr fu"d"kZ ij igqaps gSa%& ¼i½ fon's kh dkuwuh QeZ ;k fon's kh odhy Hkkjr es a eqdnesckth ;k xSj&eqdnesckth ds :i es a odkyr dk i's kk rc rd ugha viuk ldrs] tc rd fd o s vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 vkSj Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ fu;ekas dh vis{kkvkas dk s iwjk ugh a djrAs ¼ii½ rFkkfi] fon's kh fof/k QeksZa ;k fons'kh odhykas ds fy, vf/kfu;e ;k fu;ekas es a vLFkk;h vof/k ds fy, Þ¶ykbZ bu vkSj ¶ykbZ vkmVÞ vk/kkj ij Hkkjr vkus ij dksbZ çfrc/a k ugha gS] ftldk mís'; Hkkjr es a viu s xzkgdks a dks fons'kh dkuuw ;k viuh fof/k ç.kkyh rFkk fofo/k vra jkZ"Vªh; fof/kd eqíkas ds lac/a k eas dkuuw h lykg nsuk gksA ¼iii½ blds vfrfjä] e/;LFkrk vkSj lqyg vf/kfu;e] 1996 es a çLrqr varjkZ"Vªh; okf.kfT;d e/;LFkrk ds mís'; vkSj y{; dks /;ku es a j[kr s gq,] fons'kh odhykas dks Hkkjr vku s vkSj vra jkZ"Vªh; okf.kfT;d e/;LFkrk ls lacfa/kr vuqca/k ls mRiUu fooknks a ds lac/a k es a e/;LFkrk dk;Zokgh djus ls ugh a jksdk tk ldrk gSA ¼iv½ ch-ih-vks- daifu;k¡ vius xzkgdksa dks oMZ&çkslsflax] lfpoh; lgk;rk] çfrys[ku lsok,¡] çwQ&jhfMax lsok,¡] VªSoy MsLd lgk;rk lsok,¡ vkfn tSlh foLr`r J`a[kyk es a vuqdwfyr vkSj ,dh—r lsok,¡ vkSj dk;Z çnku djrh gSa] tk s vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ;k Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ fu;ekas ds nk;js esa ugha vkrh gSaA gkyk¡fd] bu ch-ih-vks- daifu;kas ds f[kykQ vf/kfu;e ds çko/kkuks a dk mYya?ku djus okyh fdlh Hkh f'kdk;r dh fLFkfr esa] ckj dkmafly v‚Q bafM;k ,ls h nks"kh daifu;kas ds f[kykQ mfpr dkjZokbZ dj ldrh gSAÞ 2010 ¼2½ egk ,yts 726 7- nlw jh vkjs ] c‚Ecs mPp U;k;ky; us y‚;lZ dysfDVo cuke Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds ekey s es a MCY;wih 1526@1995 esa 16 fnlacj] 2009 dks fuEufyf[kr fu"d"kZ fudkyk% Þ60- mi;qZä lHkh dkj.kks a ls] ge ekur s gSa fd orZeku ekeys ds rF;kas esa] vkjchvkbZ }kjk 1973 vf/kfu;e dh /kkjk 29 ds rgr Hkkjr esa laidZ dk;kZy; [kksyus ds fy, fon's kh dkuwuh QekasZ dks vuqefr nsuk U;k;laxr ugha FkkA ge vkxs ekurs gSa fd 1961 vf/kfu;e dh /kkjk 29 es a odkyr ds i's k s dk vH;kl djuÞs dh vfHkO;fä;k¡ eqdnesckth ds ekeykas esa vH;kl djus oky s O;fä;kas ds lkFk&lkFk xSj&eqdnesckth ds ekeyks a es a vH;kl djus okys O;fä;kas dks doj dju s ds fy, i;kZIr O;kid gSa vkSj blfy,] Hkkjr es a xSj&eqdnesckth ds ekeyks a esa vH;kl dju s ds fy,] çfroknh la[;k 12 ls 14 1961 vf/kfu;e esa fufgr çko/kkukas dk ikyu dju s ds fy, ck/; FksA ;kfpdk dks ykxr ds lac/a k es a dksbZ vkns'k fn, fcuk rnuqlkj fuiVk;k tkrk gSAÞ 8- mijksä nksuks a fu.kZ;ks a dks lokZsPp U;k;ky; es a pqukSrh nh xbZA Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ u s eækl mPp U;k;ky; ds fu.kZ; dks pqukSrh nh] tcfd y‚;lZ dysfDVo us c‚Ecs mPp U;k;ky; ds fu.kZ; dk s pqukSrh nhA tc eækl mPp U;k;ky; ds fu.kZ; ds fo#) ekeyk 4 tqykbZ] 2012 dks lokZsPp U;k;ky; ds le{k lquokbZ ds fy, vk;k] rks fuEufyf[kr varfje vkn's k ikfjr fd;k x;kA Þbl chp] ;g Li"V fd;k tkrk gS fd Hkkjrh; fjtoZ cSad fons'kh eqæk fofu;eu vf/kfu;e] 1973 dh /kkjk 29 ds rgr fons'kh dkuwuh QeksZa dks Hkkjr esa laidZ dk;kZy; [kkys us dh dksbZ vuqefr ugha nsxkA ;g Hkh Li"V fd;k tkrk gS fd vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 dh /kkjk 29 ds rgr Þdkuuw ds i's ks dk vH;kl djukÞ vfHkO;fä esa fookfnr vkns'k ds iSjk 63 ¼ii½ es a ifjdfYir ds vykok eqdnesckth ds ekeyks a ds lkFk&lkFk xSj&eqdnesckth ds ekeyksa es a vH;kl djus oky s O;fä 'kkfey gSa vkSj blfy,] Hkkjr esa xSj&eqdnesckth ds ekeykas esa vH;kl dju s ds fy, fons'kh dkuuw h QeZ] pkg s fdlh Hkh uke ls iqdkjh ;k4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] of.kZr gksa] vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 es a fufgr çko/kkuks a dk ikyu dju s ds fy, ck/; gksxa hAÞ blds ckn mä vkns'k tkjh jgk vkSj vHkh Hkh ykxw gSA 9- ekuuh; lokZsPp U;k;ky; u s fnukad 13-3-2018 ds fu.kZ; ds rgr ckj esa flfoy vihy la[;k 7875&7879@2015 ds lkFk flfoy vihy la[;k 7170@2015 vkSj flfoy vihy la[;k 8028@2015 ds rgr nkus ks a ekeyksa eas vihykas dk fuiVkjk fd;kA Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ cuke ,-d-s ckykth ,oa vU; ekeys esa] eqíkas ij fopkj dju s ds ckn] ;g fu.kZ; fn;k x;k fd%& Þ37- geus çfr}U}h çLrqfr;ksa ij fopkj fd;k gSA fopkj.kh; ç'u eq[;r% eækl mPp U;k;ky; ds fu.kZ; ds iSjk 63 es a fn, x, funZs'kkas ls mRiUu gksrs gSa] ftUgas bl fu.kZ; ds vkjaHk esa igys gh m)`r fd;k tk pqdk gS] vFkkZr% (i) D;k dkuwu ds i's ks dk vH;kl djuk es a dsoy eqdnesckth vH;kl ;k xSj&eqdnesckth Hkh vH;kl 'kkfey gS\ %& ¼ii½ D;k fon's kh fof/k QekasZ ;k fon's kh odhyksa }kjk ,ls k vH;kl vf/koäk vf/kfu;e vkSj Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ fu;ekas dh vis{kkvks a dks iwjk fd, fcuk vuqes; gS\] ¼iii½ ;fn ugha] rks D;k mä fof/k QekasZ ;k odhykas ds fy, fofo/k vra jkZ"Vªh; fof/kd eqíkas ij fons'kh dkuwu ds lac/a k es a fof/kd lykg nsu s ds fy, Þ¶ykbZ bu vkSj ¶ykbZ vkmV vk/kkj ij Hkkjr vku s ij dksbZ çfrc/a k gS%& ¼iv½ D;k fons'kh fof/k QekasZ vkSj odhykas ij e/;LFkrk dk;Zokgh djus vkSj vra jkZ"Vªh; okf.kfT;d e/;LFkrk ls lacaf/kr vuqca/kksa ls mRiUu fooknkas ij dksbZ çfrca/k ugha gS\% ¼v½ D;k ,dh—r lsok,a çnku dju s okyh chihvks daifu;k a ,Mokds sV~l ,DV ;k Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds fu;ekas ds varxZr ugh a vkrh gSa\ vkjbZ% ¼i½ Þ38- çoh.k lh- 'kkg cuke ds-,- ekgs Een vyh17 es a ;g n[s kk x;k fd odkyr dju s dk vf/kdkj ,d çtkfr gS] tcfd is'k gksus vkSj eqdnekas dk lapkyu djus dk vf/kdkj ,d çtkfr gSA ;g ns[kk x;k% vf/koäk ds vH;kl dju s ds vf/kdkj es a mlds }kjk viu s i's ksoj drZO;ks a ds fuoZgu es a fd, tkus oky s cgqr ls dk;Z 'kkfey gSaA U;k;ky;ks a es a mifLFkr gksus ds vykok] og viu s eqofDdykas ls ijke'kZ ys ldrk gS] tc Hkh og ekxa s] og viuh dkuwuh jk; n s ldrk gS] og nLrkots kas] nyhykas] gyQukekas ;k fdlh vU; nLrkost dk elkSnk rS;kj dj ldrk gS] og dkuwuh ppkZvks a ls lacaf/kr fdlh Hkh lEesyu esa Hkkx ys ldrk gS vkfnA iwoZ dSIVu gjh'k mIiy cuke Hkkjr la?k ekeys eas Hkh ;gh –f"Vdks.k nkgs jk;k x;kA Þ39- dkuuw h is'ks dh uSfrdrk u dsoy rc ykxw gksrh gS tc dksbZ odhy U;k;ky; ds le{k mifLFkr gksrk gSA ;gh uSfrdrk U;k;ky; ds ckgj vH;kl dks fofu;fer dju s ds fy, Hkh ykxw gksrh gSA ,ls h uSfrdrk dk ikyu djuk U;k; ç'kklu dk vfHkUu vxa gSA vkjbZ% ¼ii½ Þ40- ge igy s gh ;g eku pqds gSa fd dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s es a u dsoy U;k;ky;ksa es a mifLFkr gksuk 'kkfey gS] cfYd jk; nsuk] nLrkots kas dk elkSnk rS;kj djuk] dkuwuh ppkZ ls lacaf/kr lEesyuksa eas Hkkx ysuk Hkh 'kkfey gSA ;s xSj&eqdnesckth vH;kl ds Hkkx gSa tks dkuuw ds vH;kl dk fgLlk gSA vf/koäk vf/kfu;e ds v/;k;&IV esa ;kts uk ;g Li"V djrh gS fd dsoy ckj dkmafly esa ukekafdr vf/koäk gh dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s ds gdnkj gSa] flok; fdlh vU; dkuwu es a vU;Fkk çko/kku dsA vU; lHkh dsoy U;k;ky;] çkf/kdj.k ;k O;fä dh vuqefr ls gh mifLFkr gks ldrs gSa ftlds le{k dk;Zokgh yafcr gSA vf/koäkvks a ds vkpj.k ds fy, fofu;ked ra= xSj&eqdnesckth dk;Z ij Hkh ykxw gksrk gSA vf/koäk vf/kfu;e ds rgr ukekfadr vf/koäk ds vykok Hkkjr es a fdlh Hkh O;fä ij ykxw fu"ks/k fuf'pr :i ls fdlh Hkh fon's kh ij Hkh ykxw gkrs k gSA[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5 vkjbZ% ¼iii½ Þ41- fdlh fon's kh odhy dk ¶ykbZ bu vkSj ¶ykbZ vkmV vk/kkj ij vkuk] ;fn fu;fer vk/kkj ij gk]s rk s mls dkuuw dk vH;kl ekuk tk,xkA lykg nsus ds fy, vkdfLed ;k=k dks vH;kl dh ifjHkk"kk esa ugh a j[kk tk ldrkA dksbZ fo'ks"k ;k=k vkdfLed gS ;k ckj&ckj] rkfd mls vH;kl ekuk tk,] ;g rF; dk ç'u gS] ftls ifjfLFkfr ds vuqlkj fu/kkZfjr fd;k tkuk pkfg,A Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ;k ;wfu;u v‚Q bafM;k bl lac/a k es a mfpr fu;e cukus ds fy, Lor=a gSaA gkykfad] ge ;g Li"V dj ldrs gSa fd ;g rdZ fd vf/koäk vf/kfu;e dsoy rHkh ykxw gksrk gS] tc dksbZ O;fä Hkkjrh; dkuuw dk vH;kl dj jgk gks] Lohdkj ugha fd;k tk ldrkA blds foijhr] ;g rdZ fd ,d fons'kh odhy Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ fu;eks a ds fofu;ked r=a ds v/khu gq, fcuk Hkkjr es a fon's kh dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s dk gdnkj gS] Hkh Lohdkj ugh a fd;k tk ldrkA geas bl rdZ es a dksbZ ne ugh a yxrk fd vf/koäk vf/kfu;e daifu;kas ;k QeksaZ ls lacfa/kr ugh a gS] cfYd dsoy O;fä;kas ls lacaf/kr gSA ;fn fu"k/s k fdlh O;fä ij ykxw gksrk gS] rks ;g O;fä;ksa ds lewg ;k U;kf;d O;fä;kas ij Hkh leku :i ls ykxw gksrk gSA vkjbZ% ¼iv½ Þ42- ;g ekuuk laHko ugha gS fd Hkkjr es a e/;LFkrk djus ds fy, fdlh fons'kh odhy ij dksbZ çfrca/k ugha gSA ;fn ekeyk fo'k"sk fu;ekas }kjk 'kkflr gS fdlh laLFkk dk ekeyk ;k ;fn ekeyk /kkjk 32 ;k 33 ds varxZr vkrk gS] rk s fu/kkZfjr rjhds ls ,slh dk;Zokgh dju s ij dksbZ jksd ugha gSA ;fn ekeyk fdlh varjkZ"Vªh; okf.kfT;d e/;LFkrk le>kSrs }kjk 'kkflr gS] rks dk;Zokgh dk lapkyu e/;LFkrk vf/kfu;e ds çko/kkukas ds lkFk /kkjk 32 ;k 33 ds vra xZr vk ldrk gSA ,ls s ekeyksa es a Hkh] Hkkjr es a dkuwuh i's k s ij ykxw vkpkj lafgrk] ;fn dksbZ gks] dk ikyu fd;k tkuk pkfg,A Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~;k dsæa ljdkj dks bl lac/a k esa ,d fof'k"V çko/kku cukuk gS] ;fn mfpr le>k tk,A vkjbZ% ¼v½ Þ43- vius xzkgdks a dks fofHkUu çdkj dh vuqdwfyr vkSj ,dh—r lsok,¡ vkSj dk;Z çnku dju s okyh chihvk s daifu;k¡ vf/koäk vf/kfu;e ds çko/kkuks a dk mYya?ku ugh a dj ldrh gSa] dsoy rHkh tc mudh xfrfof/k;k¡ ewy :i ls dkuuw ds vH;kl ds cjkcj u gkasA ftl <ax ls mUgsa “kSyhc} fd;k x;k gS fu.kZf;d ugha gks ldrk gSA tSlk fd igy s gh Li"V fd;k tk pqdk gS] ;fn mudh lsok,¡ çR;{k ;k vçR;{k :i ls dkuuw ds vH;kl ds cjkcj ugha gSa] rks vf/koäk vf/kfu;e ykxw ugh a gks ldrk gSA ;g ,d ,ls k ekeyk gS ftls rF;kRed fLFkfr dks /;ku esa j[krs gq, ekeys nj ekey s ds vk/kkj ij fuiVk;k tkuk pkfg,A 44- mi;qZä ds eísutj] ge c‚Ecs mPp U;k;ky; vkSj eækl mPp U;k;ky; ds QSlys ds iSjk 63 ¼i½ es a fn, x, –f"Vdks.k dks cjdjkj j[krs gSa fd fons'kh dkuwuh QeZ@daifu;k a ;k fon's kh odhy Hkkjr es a eqdnesckth ;k xSj&eqdnesckth i{k es a dkuwu dk i's kk ugh a dj ldrs gSa ¼Li"Vhdj.k&tc rd fd o s vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 vkSj Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ fu;ek sa dh vko';drk dks iwjk ugha djrs gSa½] tks ,-ds- ckykth cuke Hkkjr ljdkj esa 21-12-2012 dks eækl mPp U;k;ky; ds QSlys vkSj Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ cuke ,-d-s ckykth vkSj vU; esa nksuksa ekeyksa esa vihyksa dk fuiVkjk dju s okys ekuuh; lokZsPp U;k;ky; ds QSlys fnukad 13-3-2018 ds la;qä i<u+ s ls çkIr gqvk gSA gkykafd] ge eækl mPp U;k;ky; ds iSjk 63¼ii½ es a fn, x, funZs'k dks la'kksf/kr djr s gSa fd fon's kh dkuwu QekasZ ;k fon's kh odhykas ds fy, Hkkjr esa viu s eqofDdyksa dks fon's kh dkuuw ;k viuh Lo;a dh dkuwu ç.kkyh vkSj fofo/k vra jjk"Vªh; dkuwuh eqíkas ds ckjs esa dkuwuh lykg nus s ds mís'; ls vLFkk;h vof/k ds fy, Þ¶ykbZ bu vkSj ¶ykbZ vkmVÞ vk/kkj ij Hkkjr vkus ij dksbZ jksd ugha gSA ge ekur s gSa fd Þ¶ykbZ bu vkSj ¶ykbZ vkmVÞ vfHkO;fä dsoy ,d vkdfLed ;k=k dks doj djsxh tks ÞvH;klÞ ds cjkcj ugha gSA bl ckr ij fookn gkus s dh fLFkfr es a fd D;k dksbZ fons'kh odhy Hkkjr esa vius eqofDdykas dks dkuuw h lykg nus s ds mís'; ls vkdfLed vk/kkj ij Þ¶ykbZ bu vkSj ¶ykbZ vkmVÞ rd gh [kqn dks lhfer dj jgk FkkA fons'kh dkuuw ;k viuh Lo;a dh fof/k ç.kkyh rFkk fofo/k varjkZ"Vªh; dkuwuh eqíksa ds laca/k es a ;k D;k og okLro es a ,slh çSfDVl dj jgk Fkk tks çfrcaf/kr gS] bldk fu/kkZj.k Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk fd;k tk ldrk gSA gkykfad] Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ;k6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] Hkkjr la?k dks bl lac/a k esa mfpr fu;e cukus dh Lor=a rk gksxh] ftlesa ,ls s ekeykas ij Hkh ykxw gksu s okyh vkpkj lafgrk dk foLrkj djuk 'kkfey gSA 45- ge iSjk 63 ¼iii½ esa fn, x, funZs'k dks Hkh la'kksf/kr djrs gSa fd fons'kh odhyksa dks varjjk"Vªh; okf.kfT;d e/;LFkrk ls lacaf/kr vuqca/k ls mRiUu fooknkas ds lac/a k es a e/;LFkrk dk;Zokgh djus ds fy, Hkkjr vku s ls ugha jksdk tk ldrk gSA ge ekur s gSa fd vra jjk"Vªh; okf.kfT;d e/;LFkrk ls lacaf/kr vuqca/k ls mRiUu fooknkas ds lac/a k es a e/;LFkrk dk;Zokgh dju s ds fy, fon's kh odhy dk dksbZ iw.kZ vf/kdkj ugh a gSA ;fn laLFkkxr e/;LFkrk ds fu;e ykxw gkrs s gSa ;k ekeyk e/;LFkrk vf/kfu;e ds çko/kkuks a ds vra xZr vkrk gS] rks fons'kh odhykas dks vf/koäk vf/kfu;e dh /kkjk 32 vkSj 33 ds eísutj vra jjk"Vªh; okf.kfT;d e/;LFkrk ls mRiUu e/;LFkrk dk;Zokgh dju s ls ugh a jkds k tk ldrk gSA gkykafd] os Hkkjr esa dkuwuh i's k s ds fy, ykxw vkpkj lafgrk }kjk 'kkflr gksxa sA Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ;k Hkkjr la?k bl laca/k eas fu;e cukus ds fy, Lor=a gSaA 46- ge eækl mPp U;k;ky; ds iSjk 63¼iv½ esa fn, x, funsZ'k dks Hkh la'kksf/kr djr s gSa fd ch-ih-vks- daifu;ka vius xzkgdks a dks oMZ çkls sflax] lfpoh; lgk;rk] çfry[s ku lsok,a] çwQ jhfMax lsok,a] VªSoy MsLd lgk;rk lsok,a vkfn tSlh O;kid Js.kh dh vuqdwfyr vkSj ,dh—r lsok,a vkSj dk;Z çnku djrh gSa] tk s vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ;k Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ fu;ek sa ds nk;js esa ugh a vkrh gSaA gekjk ekuuk gS fd ,ls h lsokvkas dk dsoy yscy gh fu.kkZ;d ugha ekuk tk ldrkA ;fn ewy :i ls lsok, a dkuwu ds vH;kl ds cjkcj gSa] rks vf/koäk vf/kfu;e ds çko/kku ykxw gksxa s vkSj fon's kh dkuwuh QekasZ ;k fons'kh odhyks a dks ,ls k dju s dh vuqefr ugh a nh tk,xhAÞ 10- baXySaM vkSj oYs l dh y‚ lkls k;Vh] ;wukbVMs fdaxMe ds ljdkjh çfrfuf/k;ks a vkSj Hkkjr ljdkj ds dkuuw h ekeyks a ds foHkkx ds lfpo ds lkFk gqbZ ppkZvks a vkSj fopkj&foe'kZ ds nkSjku] ;g ik;k x;k fd Hkkjrh; odhyksa vkSj dkuwuh QekasZ dks baXySaM vkSj osYl es a [kqn dk s LFkkfir djus dh vuqefr gSA os Hkkjrh; dkuwu] varjkZ"Vªh; dkuuw dk vH;kl dj ldrs gSa vkSj vxa zsth dkuwu ij lykg n s ldrs gSaA gkyk¡fd] ;w-ds- esa Hkkjrh; odhyks a dk s vke rkSj ij fons'kh ekeyksa ds fy, fu;ked <kaps es a mfYyf[kr Ng vkjf{kr xfrfof/k;ks a es a 'kkfey gksu s ls çfrcaf/kr fd;k tkrk gSA bu vkjf{kr xfrfof/k;kas esa 'kkfey gSa% ¼1½ U;k;ky; ds le{k n'kZdkas@mifLFkr gksus dk vf/kdkj] ¼2½ eqdnesckth djuk] ¼3½ vkjf{kr lk/ku xfrfof/k;k¡ djuk ¼tSls fd vYidkfyd iêks]a olh;r] vuqca/kks a ds fy, vuqca/kksa dk elkSnk rS;kj djuk] ftUgas foys[k] ikoj v‚Q vV‚uhZ ;k laifÙk ds gLrkarj.k ds :i es a fu"ikfnr ugha fd;k tkuk gS½] ¼4½ çkcs sV xfrfof/k;k¡] ¼5½ 'kiFk fnykuk] vkSj ¼6½ uksVjh xfrfof/k;k¡ djukA ckj dkmafly@ckj LVSaMMZ~l ckMs Z vxa zsth U;k;ky;ksa ds le{k fdlh fof'k"V ekeys ;k ekeykas dh J`a[kyk dks laHkkyus oky s vf/koäkvksa dks ckj esa vLFkk;h :i ls cqykus dh vuqefr Hkh nsrk gSA fczVus ds çfrfuf/k;kas ds vuqlkj] Hkkjrh; odhyks a dk s iath—r fon's kh odhy ¼vkj,Q,y½ ds :i esa iathdj.k djkus dh vko';drk dsoy rHkh gksxh] tc o s baXySaM vkSj oYs l ds odhykas ds lkFk lk>snkjh djsxa s] ysfdu os eq[; :i ls vius x`g ckj] ;kuh Hkkjrh; ckj ifj"kn ds fu;ked çkf/kdj.k ds v/khu jgaxs sA blds vfrfjä] Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvksa ds fy, l‚fyflVj ;kXs ;rk ijh{kk ¼,lD;wbZ½ ds ek/;e ls baXySaM vkSj osYl es a iqu% vgZrk çkIr djus dk ,d LFkkfir ekxZ gSA bl çfØ;k es a ik= NwV ds fy, vkosnu dju s ds çko/kku 'kkfey gSa] tks Hkkjrh; odhykas dk s ;wds es a l‚fyflVj ds :i es a ;kXs ;rk çkIr djus ds fy, ,d lajfpr –f"Vdks.k çnku djrk gSA Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ Hkh ik=rk vkSj NwV ds mís'; ls blh rjg dqN ;kXs ;rk ijh{kk 'kq: dju s ij fopkj dj ldrh gS] ;fn blls Hkkjrh; odhyksa@dkuwu QekasZ vkSj Hkkjr ljdkj ds fgrks a ij çfrdwy çHkko ugha iM+rk gSA ;g Hkh /;ku nus s ;kXs ; gS fd Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ us 05-06-2023 dks ckj dkmafly v‚Q baXySaM ,aM oYs l vkSj y‚ lkls kbVh v‚Q baXySaM ,aM oYs l ds lkFk nkus kas {k=s kf/kdkjksa ds chp odhykas ds vknku&çnku dk;ZØeksa ds fy, ,d le>kSrk Kkiu ij gLrk{kj fd, gSaA bl j.kuhfrd lk>snkjh dk mís'; nkus kas {k=s kf/kdkjks a ds rgr dke dju s oky s odhyksa ds fy, fofue; dk;ZØeks a dk s lqfo/kktud cukuk gSA bu fofue; dk;ZØekas ds ek/;e ls] Hkkjr vkSj ;wukbVMs fdaxMe ds dkuuw h i's ksojksa dks dkuwu ds fofHkUu {ks=kas es a Kku] fo'k"skKrk vkSj lokZsÙke çFkkvkas dks lk>k dju s dk volj feysxkA bu igykas dks dkuuw h ç.kkfy;kas dh lhek ikj le> c<+ku]s fofHkUu U;kf;d <k¡pkas ls[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7 ifjfpr djkus vkSj lg;ksx vkSj lh[kus ds ek/;e ls is'kos j fodkl dks c<+kok nus s ds fy, :ikfadr fd;k x;k gSA bl rjg ds vknku&çnku u dsoy O;fäxr odhyks a ds i's ksoj fodkl es a ;kxs nku djr s gSa] cfYd dkuwuh leqnk;ks a ds chp laca/kkas dks Hkh etcwr djrs gSa nksukas n's kksa ds chp ;g lk>snkjh Hkfo"; esa varjjk"Vªh; dkuwu vkSj O;ogkj ds {ks= es a lg;kxs vkSj vkilh ykHk ds fy, ekxZ ç'kLr djsxhA ;g lk>snkjh rsth ls vkil es a tqM+rh nqfu;k esa oSf'od dkuwuh uVs odZ ds c<+r s egRo ij tksj nsrh gSA Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ,d vksj Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~] Hkkjr ljdkj ¼fof/k ,o a U;k; ea=ky; ds ek/;e ls½ rFkk nlw jh vksj y‚ lkls k;Vh v‚Q baXySaM ,aM oYs l] ;w-d-s ljdkj] ckj dkmafly v‚Q baXySaM ,aM oYs l ds chp le>kSrk Kkiu ds fopkj ij çxfr ds fy, Hkh mRlqd gSA ;-wds- çfrfuf/k;ks a us Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ dks ;g Hkh vk'oklu fn;k gS fd ;w-d-s ds vf/kdkjh Hkh Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvkas vkSj ;w-ds- ds odhyks a ds chp lg;kxs ] lgdkfjrk vkSj la;qä vH;kl ds çfr mRlqd vkSj bPNqd gSaA 11- bl eqís ij fu.kkZ;d dne mBku s dk le; vk x;k gSA Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ dk ekuuk gS fd Hkkjr es a dkuuw h is'ks dks fon's kh odhykas ds fy, [kksyuk] fon's kh dkuuw ds vH;kl rd lhfer djuk] xSj&eqdnesckth okys ekeyksa es a fofo/k varjjk"Vªh; dkuwuh eqíkas dks laHkkyuk vkSj varjjk"Vªh; e/;LFkrk ekeyksa es a Hkkx ysuk Hkkjr es a dkuwuh {ks= ds fodkl es a lkFkZd ;ksxnku nsxk] ftlls vra r% Hkkjrh; odhyksa dks Hkh ykHk gksxkA ;g mYys[kuh; gS fd Hkkjrh; odhykas dh n{krk vkSj ekud vra jjk"Vªh; ekudksa ds cjkcj gSa] vkSj Hkkjr es a dkuwuh fcjknjh ykHkçn fLFkfr es a gksxh ;fn Hkkjr esa dkuuw dk vH;kl ikjLifjdrk ds fl)kra ds vk/kkj ij çfrcaf/kr] fu;af=r vkSj fofu;fer rjhds ls fons'kh odhyksa ds fy, [kksyk tkrk gSA ,ls k –f"Vdk.s k Hkkjrh; vkSj fon's kh odhykas nkus kas ds fy, ikjLifjd :i ls ykHkdkjh gksxk] vkSj ;s fu;e bl fn'kk es a Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk mBk, x, dne dk çfrfuf/kRo djrs gSaA ;s fu;e Hkkjr es a çR;{k fon's kh fuos'k ¼,QMhvkbZ½ dk s çkRs lkfgr djus rFkk n's k dks vra jkZ"Vªh; okf.kfT;d e/;LFkrk ds dsUæ ds :i es a LFkkfir dju s ls lacaf/kr fparkvksa dk Hkh lek/kku djsxa sA dbZ n's kkas us igys gh fons'kh odhyksa dks fons'kh dkuwu dk vH;kl djus] fofo/k vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwuh eqíkas dks laHkkyus] rFkk çfrcfa/kr vkSj lqifjHkkf"kr 'krksaZ ds rgr vius vf/kdkj {ks= es a e/;LFkrk ekeykas esa layXu gksus dh vuqefr ns nh gSA 12- O;kid –f"Vdks.k viukrs gq,] Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ us bu fu;ekas dk s ykxw dju s dk ladYi fy;k gS] ftlls fon's kh odhyks a vkSj fon's kh dkuuw h QeksaZ dks Hkkjr esa fon's kh dkuuw ] fofo/k varjjk"Vªh; dkuwu vkSj vra jjk"Vªh; e/;LFkrk ekeykas es a ikjLifjdrk ds fl)kar ij] ,d lqifjHkkf"kr] fofu;fer vkSj fu;af=r rjhds ls vH;kl dju s es a l{ke cuk;k tk ldsA bu mís';ksa dks çkIr dju s ds fy,] Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ u s Hkkjr es a fons'kh odhykas vkSj fons'kh y‚ QeksZa ds iathdj.k ds fy, Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ fu;e] 2022 rS;kj fd, gSa] ftUgas Qjojh 2025 es a fof/kor la'kkfs/kr fd;k x;k gSA ;s fu;e /kkjk 7 dh mi/kkjk ¼1½ ds [kMa ¼Mh½] ¼bZ½] ¼vkbZlh½] ¼1½] vkSj ¼,e½ vkSj /kkjk 49 dh mi/kkjk ¼1½ ds [kMa ¼,,p½] ¼,th½] ¼lh½] ¼bZ½] vkSj ¼,p½ }kjk çnÙk fu;e cukus dh 'kfä;kas ds rgr rS;kj fd, x, gSa] ftUgs a vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 dh /kkjk 24] 29 vkSj 47 vkSj vU; lHkh l{ke çko/kkuksa ds lkFk i<k+ x;k gSA ¼d½ bu fu;eks a dks Hkkjr es a fon's kh odhykas ;k fon's kh fof/k QekasZ ds iathdj.k vkSj fofu;eu ds fy, Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ fu;e 2022 dgk tk,xkA ¼[k½ ;s fu;e ljdkjh jkti= es a vf/klwfpr gkrs s gh lEiw.kZ Hkkjr esa ykxw gks tk;sxa sA ¼i½ Þvf/kfu;eÞ ls rkRi;Z le;&le; ij la'kkfs/kr vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ls gSA8 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] ¼ii½ vf/kfu;e es a nh xbZ fofHkUu 'krksaZ dh ifjHkk"kk,a bu fu;eksa ij Hkh ykxw gksaxhA ¼iii½ Þfon's kh odhyÞ dk vFkZ gS dksbZ Hkh O;fä] dkuwuh QeZ] lhfer ns;rk Hkkxhnkjh ¼,y,yih½] daiuh] fuxe] ;k dkbs Z vU; dkuwuh bdkbZ] pkgs ftl uke ls tkuh tk, ;k of.kZr] tks fdlh fon's kh n's k ds fofu;ked <kaps ds rgr dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s ds fy, vf/k—r gSA bles a Hkkjr es a dkuwu ds xSj&eqdnesckth vH;kl esa 'kkfey gksuk 'kkfey gS] tSls dkuwuh ijke'kZ] dkuwuh nLrkosthdj.k] e/;LFkrk dk;Zokgh esa çfrfuf/kRo] vkSj fons'kh dkuwu vkSj varjjk"Vªh; dkuuw ls lacaf/kr vU; xSj&eqdnesckth dkuuw h xfrfof/k;k¡A Hkkjr e sa odkyr djus dk bjknk j[kus okys fons'kh odhy dks ykxw dkuwukas ds rgr Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk fu/kkZfjr iathdj.k vkSj fofu;ked vko';drkvks a dk ikyu djuk gksxkA ,ls k iathdj.k Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk fu/kkZfjr 'krksZa ds rgr dkuuw esa fons'kh ;ksX;rkvksa dh ikjLifjd ekU;rk ds v/khu gks ldrk gS] ftles a ;kXs ;rk dh lekurk] ;ksX;rk ijh{kk,a vkSj Hkkjr esa eqdnesckth dkuwuh vH;kl ij çfrca/k 'kkfey gSaA iv. ¼d½ Hkkjrh; vf/koäk@odhy ls rkRi;Z ,ls s O;fä ls gS tks vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds rgr Hkkjr esa fdlh Hkh jkT; fofèkK ifj"kn~ dh lwph es a vf/koäk ds :i es a fof/kor ukekfadr gSA Hkkjrh; odhyksa dks vnkyrks]a U;k;kf/kdj.kkas] oS/kkfud çkf/kdj.kksa vkSj v/kZ U;kf;d fudk;ks a ds le{k odkyr dju s ds lkFk&lkFk dkuuw h ijke'kZ] nLrkots hdj.k vkSj lykgdkj lsokvksa lfgr xSj&eqdnesckth dkuuw h xfrfof/k;ksa esa layXu gksus dk vf/kdkj gS] tks Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ vkSj lacfa/kr jkT; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk cuk, x, fu;eks a vkSj fofu;eksa ds v/khu gSA fdlh fons'kh ns'k dk ukxfjd ftlu s vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds rgr Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk ekU;rk çkIr fdlh Hkkjrh; fo'ofo|ky; ls dkuuw dh fMxzh çkIr dh gS] mls Hkkjr es a odkyr dju s dk vf/kdkj Lor% çkIr ugha gkxs kA ,ls h ik=rk Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk vuqeksnu ds v/khu gS vkSj bles a vfuok;Z ;kXs ;rk ijh{kk,¡ ;k ijke'kZ] lykg vkSj çk:i.k tSls xSj&eqdnesckth okys dkuuw h vH;kl {ks=ksa ij çfrc/a k tSlh 'krsZa 'kkfey gk s ldrh gSaA U;k;ky;ks]a U;k;kf/kdj.kkas ;k v/kZ&U;kf;d fudk;ks a esa eqofDdyksa dk çfrfuf/kRo djus dk vf/kdkj rc rd çfrcaf/kr jgxs k tc rd fd Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk Li"V :i ls vuqefr u nh tk,A ;s mik; Hkkjrh; dkuwuh i's ks dh v[kaMrk vkSj mPp ekudksa dks lqfuf'pr djr s gSa] lkFk gh fon's kh ukxfjdkas dks lhfer vkSj fofu;fer <kaps ds Hkhrj lkFkZd ;kxs nku dju s dh lqfo/kk Hkh çnku djrs gSaA ,d Hkkjrh; vf/koäk@odhy tks vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds rgr ukekda u ds vk/kkj ij fon's kh odhy ds :i es a iathdj.k pkgrk gS] vkSj tks blds vfrfjä bu fu;ekas dh /kkjk 9 ¼2½ es a mfYyf[kr fon's kh odhy ds :i e sa Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds lkFk iath—r] vf/koäk vf/kfu;e ds rgr vf/koäkvks a dks fn, x, lHkh vf/kdkj] fgr vkSj fo'ks"kkf/kdkj cjdjkj j[krk gSA bles a fuEufyf[kr fl)kra ks a ds v/khu] eqdnesckth vkSj xSj&eqdnesckth nksuks a {ks=kas esa dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s dk vf/kdkj 'kkfey gSA (i) fon's kh odhy ds :i esa iath—r gkus s ds nkSjku] Hkkjrh; vf/koäk vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 dh /kkjk 29 ds rgr Hkkjr esa ukekfadr vf/koäk ds fo'k"skkf/kdkjkas vkSj nkf;Rokas ds rgr dk;Z djuk tkjh j[kr s gSaA ;g Hkkjrh; vnkyrksa] U;k;kf/kdj.kks a vkSj vU; U;kf;d eapksa ds le{k eqdnesckth esa xzkgdksa dk çfrfuf/kRo djus dh mudh vçfrcaf/kr {kerk lqfuf'pr djrk gSA ¼ii½ ,d fons'kh odhy ds :i esa] Hkkjrh; vf/koäk dk s fon's kh dkuuw ] vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwu vkSj e/;LFkrk ekeyks a ls lacfa/kr xSj&eqdnesckth dkuuw h çFkkvksa esa layXu gkus s dh vfrfjä {kerk çkIr gksrh gS] tSlk fd fu;e 8 vkSj lacfa/kr fofu;eks a ds rgr vuqer gSA ¼iii½ fons'kh odhy ds :i es a iathdj.k fdlh Hkh rjg ls Hkkjrh; dkuwuks a ds rgr dkuuw dk vH;kl djus ds Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvksa ds vf/kdkjksa dks lhfer ;k de ugh a djrk gS] ftlesa U;k;ky;ksa ds le{k mifLFkr gksus ;k vU; eqdnesckth xfrfof/k;ksa es a layXu gksu s dk vf/kdkj 'kkfey gS] tSlk fd vf/koäk vf/kfu;e ds rgr muds ukekda u }kjk izR;kHkwr gSA ¼iv½ fons'kh odhykas ds :i es a iath—r Hkkjrh; vf/koäk vius dkuwuh vH;kl ds lHkh igyqvksa esa Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ dh fu;ked fuxjkuh ds v/khu gksaxs] pkgs o s Hkkjrh; vf/koäk ds :i es a gksa ;k fons'kh odhy ds :i esAa[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 9 ¼v½ fon's kh y‚ QeZ dk vFkZ gS dksbZ Hkh bdkbZ] ftles a Hkkxhnkjh] ,y,yih] daiuh ;k fuxe 'kkfey gS] pkg s mls fdlh Hkh uke ls iqdkjk tk,] tks dkuuw h dk;Z es a layXu gS vkSj vius x`g {ks=kf/kdkj ds dkuuw ks a ds rgr dkuuw dk vH;kl djus ds fy, vf/k—r gSA Hkkjr esa dkuwuh {ks= es a dke djus dk bjknk j[kus okyh fons'kh y‚ QeksZa] fo'ks"k :i ls fons'kh dkuwu vkSj vra jjk"Vªh; dkuwu ijke'kZ] nLrkots hdj.k vkSj e/;LFkrk tSls xSj&eqdnesckth oky s {ks=ks a esa] dks Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds lkFk iathdj.k djuk gksxk vkSj Hkkjr es a dkuwu ds vH;kl dks fu;af=r dju s oky s lHkh ykxw fu;ekas dk ikyu djuk gksxkA ,ls h QeksaZ ij fof'k"V 'krsZa ykxw gks ldrh gSa] ftuesa ;ksX;rkvks a dh ikjLifjd ekU;rk] dk;Z ds nk;js ij çfrc/a k] rFkk Hkkjrh; fof/kd {ks= es a fon's kh Hkkxhnkjh dk s fu;af=r dju s oky s fu;ekas dk vuqikyu 'kkfey gSA fon's kh fof/k QeZ ls rkRi;Z mu laLFkkvks a vkSj O;fä;ks a ls gS tks fu;e 8 ds rgr ifjHkkf"kr xSj&eqdnesckth okys {ks=ka s es a fo'ks"k :i ls vH;kl djrs gSa] tc rd fd Hkkjrh; dkuuw ds vuqlkj vfrfjä xfrfof/k;ka djus ds fy, Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ Li’V :i ls vuqefr ugh nh tkrhA ¼vi½ ¼d½ Hkkjrh; y‚ QeZ ls rkRi;Z lk>snkjh] lhfer ns;rk Hkkxhnkjh ¼,y,yih½] futh daiuh ;k Hkkjrh; dkuwu ds rgr ekU;rk çkIr vU; dkuuw h bdkbZ ls gS] ftlds lnL;] lk>snkj ;k 'ks;j/kkjd fo'ks"k :i ls vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds rgr ukekfadr Hkkjrh; odhy gSaA Hkkjrh; y‚ QeZ dkuuw ds vH;kl es a layXu gk s ldrh gSa] ftles a dkuuw h ijke'kZ vkSj lykgdkj lsok,a] dkuwuh nLrkostksa vkSj midj.kks a dk elkSnk rS;kj djuk vkSj iqujh{k.k djuk] eqdnesckth] e/;LFkrk] e/;LFkrk vkSj vU; fookn lek/kku eapkas esa çfrfuf/kRo] dkuwuh çf'k{k.k çnku djuk ;k dkuwuh vuqla/kku djuk 'kkfey gS vkSj Hkkjrh; dkuwu ds rgr vf/k—r dksbZ vU; dkuuw h dk;Z dj ldrh gSaA fofHkUu jkT;kas esa dk;Zjr Hkkjrh; fof/k QeksZa dks Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds lkFk iathdj.k djkuk gkxs k] tcfd fdlh fof'k"V jkT; es a dk;Zjr QekasZ dk s lacaf/kr jkT; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds lkFk iathdj.k djkuk gksxkA ÞHkkjrh;&fon's kh fof/k QeZÞ ls rkRi;Z fdlh Hkh Hkkjrh; fof/kd bdkbZ ls gS] ftles a Hkkxhnkjh] lhfer ns;rk Hkkxhnkjh ¼,y,yih½] daiuh ;k fuxe 'kkfey gS] ysfdu bUgha rd lhfer ugh a gS] tks fof/kd dk;Z es a layXu gS vkSj Hkkjr ds dkuwuks a ds rgr fof/k dk vH;kl dju s ds fy, vf/k—r gSA ,ls h QesZa Hkkjrh;&fon's kh fof/k QeZ dh J.s kh ds vra xZr Hkh iathdj.k djk ldrh gSa] tSlk fd Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk vuqefr nh xbZ gS] ftlls mUgs a fon's kh odhyksa ds :i es a iath—r O;fäxr Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvkas dk s çkIr vf/kdkjkas ds leku vf/kdkj çkIr gksxa sA fof/kd {ks= esa] fo'ks"k :i ls fon's kh dkuuw vkSj vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuuw ijke'kZ] nLrkosthdj.k vkSj e/;LFkrk tSls xSj&eqdnesckth okys {ks=ksa esa dke dju s dk bjknk j[ku s okyh Hkkjrh;&fon's kh fof/k QekasZ dks fof'k"V fl)karks a dk ikyu djuk pkfg,A Hkkjrh;&fon's kh fof/k QeksaZ dks ykxw fofu;ekas ds rgr Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds lkFk iathdj.k djkuk gksxkA iathdj.k ,ls h QeksZa dks Hkkjrh; vkSj fon's kh nkus kas rjg ds dkuwuksa es a dkuwuh vH;kl dju s esa l{ke cukrk gS] ftlls Hkkjrh; dkuuw h {ks= dks fu;af=r dju s oky s <kaps dk vuqikyu lqfuf'pr gksrk gSA bu QekasZ dks fu;e 8 vkSj lacfa/kr fofu;ekas ds rgr ifjHkkf"kr fons'kh dkuuw ] vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwu vkSj e/;LFkrk ekeyksa ls lacfa/kr xSj&eqdnesckth dkuuw h çFkkvks a es a layXu gksus dh vuqefr gSA blds vfrfjä] o s Hkkjrh; U;k;ky;ksa] U;k;kf/kdj.kkas vkSj vU; U;kf;d eapksa ds le{k eqdnesckth es a xzkgdkas dk çfrfuf/kRo dju s lfgr Hkkjrh; dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s dh vçfrcaf/kr {kerk cuk, j[kr s gSaA fon's kh vf/kdkj {ks=kas esa Hkkjrh; fon's kh fof/k QekasZ dk lapkyu ;kXs ;rkvks a dh ikjLifjd ekU;rk vkSj mu vf/kdkj {ks=ka s es a Hkkjrh; Hkkxhnkjh dks fu;af=r djus okys fu;ekas ds vuqikyu ds v/khu gks ldrk gSA Hkkjr ds Hkhrj] bu QekasZ dks dkuwuh {k=s dh v[kMa rk vkSj O;kolkf;drk lqfuf'pr djus okys fu;eksa dk ikyu djuk pkfg,A os vius vH;kl ds lHkh igyqvkas esa Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds fu;ked i;Zo{s k.k ds v/khu gSa] pkg s o s Hkkjrh; ;k fon's kh dkuwuh ekeyks a ls lacfa/kr gksAa ;g i;Zo{s k.k uSfrd ekudksa] i's kos j vkpj.k vkSj eqdnesckth vkSj xSj&eqdnesckth çFkkvkas dk s fu;af=r djus okys fu;ekas ds vuqikyu dk s lqfuf'pr djrk gSA Hkkjrh;&fon's kh y‚ QeZ Hkkjrh; dkuwu dk vH;kl djus ds i.w kZ vf/kdkj j[krh gSa] ftles a vnkyrkas] U;k;kf/kdj.kks a vkSj vU; U;kf;d eapks a ds le{k i's k gkus s tSlh eqdnesckth xfrfof/k;k¡ 'kkfey gSa] tSlk fd vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds rgr muds iathdj.k }kjk mUgas çnku fd;k x;k gSA blds vfrfjä] ;s QeZ fon's kh dkuwu vkSj10 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuuw ij lykgdkj lsok,¡ çnku djus] lhek ikj ysunus ls lacfa/kr dkuuw h nLrkost vkSj ijke'kZ çnku dju s vkSj fons'kh ;k vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuuw ls lacaf/kr e/;LFkrk dk;Zokgh esa xzkgdksa dk çfrfuf/kRo dju s dh {kerk çkIr djrh gSaA Hkkjrh;&fons'kh y‚ QeZ ds :i esa iathdj.k fdlh Hkh rjg ls Hkkjrh; dkuwu ds rgr ,slh QekasZ dks fn, x, vf/kdkjkas] fo'ks"kkf/kdkjks a vkSj nkf;Rokas dks lhfer ;k de ugh a djrk gSA blds ctk;] ;g fon's kh vf/kdkj {k=s ls tqM+ s vH;kl ds xSj&eqdnesckth oky s {ks=kas es a layXu gksus dh mudh {kerk dk s c<k+rk gS] ftlls muds is'kos j nk;j s dk foLrkj gkrs k gSA bl J.s kh ds vra xZr iath—r Hkkjrh; dkuwuh QeksZa dks fon's kh odhykas ds :i esa iath—r Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvks a ds leku vf/kdkj vkSj fo'ks"kkf/kdkj çkIr gSa] tks lekurk lqfuf'pr djr s gSa vkSj Hkkjrh; dkuuw h O;olkf;;ks a ds fy, oSf'od i's ksoj voljks a dk s c<k+ok nsrs gSaA fu"d"kZ :i es]a Hkkjrh;&fon's kh y‚ QeZ J.s kh dk fuekZ.k Hkkjrh; dkuwuh laLFkkvksa ds fy, i's kos j mUufr dh lqfo/kk çnku djrk gS] ftlls os fu;ked ekudksa ds lkFk l[r vuqikyu cuk, j[kr s gq, Hkkjrh; vkSj vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwuh {ks=ks a es a fuckZ/k :i ls dke dj ldrs gSaA ¼vii½ bu fu;ekas ds ç;kts uks a ds fy,] Þlk>snkjhÞ 'kCn dk vFkZ ,d vkSipkfjd dkuuw h lk>snkjh ;k dkuwuh le>kSrs }kjk 'kkflr led{k la?k gksxkA bu fu;eksa ds rgr iath—r ugh a gksus okys Hkkjrh; odhy ;k Hkkjrh; dkuuw h QeZ fons'kh odhyksa ;k fons'kh dkuuw h QeksZa ds lkFk ,ls h lk>snkjh ugha djsxa s] ysfdu ijke'kZ vkSj lykgdkj lsokvks a ds fy, jsQjy O;oLFkk ;k vuqca/k vuqca/k ds ek/;e ls lg;kxs dj ldrs gSaA ¼viii½ fon's kh n's k dk vFkZ gS dksbZ Hkh n's k ftls Hkkjr ljdkj }kjk ekU;rk çkIr gSA la?kh; 'kklu lajpuk okys fon's kh n's k ds ekeys esa] bl 'kCn es a mldk dksbZ Hkh ?kVd jkT; ;k çkra 'kkfey gS] c'krZs fd ,ls s ?kVd jkT; ;k çkra dh viuh U;k;&ç.kkyh gks vkSj ml ns'k ds ykxw dkuuw ks a ds rgr dkuuw dk vH;kl dju s ds fy, O;fä;kas ;k laLFkkvkas dk ,d vyx oxZ gkAs ¼ix½ çkFkfed dkuwuh ;kXs ;rk okys n's k dk rkRi;Z ml fon's kh ns'k ls gS] tgka lacfa/kr fon's kh odhy us visf{kr dkuuw h ;kXs ;rk çkIr dj yh gS vkSj og ml n's k ds dkuwuh vkSj fu;ked <kaps ds vuqlkj dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s ds fy, vf/k—r ;k gdnkj gSA ¼x½ fon's kh dkuwu dk vFkZ gS dkuuw dk og fudk;] ftles a dkuuw ] fofu;e] U;kf;d felkyas ;k vU; dkuwuh fl)kra 'kkfey gSa] tks fdlh fon's kh n's k esa çHkkoh gS ;k Fkk] tgk¡ fdlh O;fä us viuh çkFkfed dkuuw h ;kXs ;rk,¡ çkIr dh gSa ;k tgk¡ dkuwu vU;Fkk ykxw gSA fon's kh dkuwu esa ml fons'kh {k=s kf/kdkj ds Hkhrj laLFkkvkas] O;fä;ks a vkSj xfrfof/k;kas dk s fu;af=r dju s okyk dkuuw h <kapk 'kkfey gSA ¼xi½ varjkZ"Vªh; dkuwu fu;ekas] fl)kra kas vkSj ekunaMksa ds lewg dks lanfHkZr djrk gS tks oSf'od Lrj ij laçHkq jkT;kas] vra jkZ"Vªh; laxBuks a vkSj vU; ekU;rk çkIr laLFkkvkas ds chp lac/a kks a vkSj vra % fØ;kvkas dks fu;af=r djr s gSaA bles a lkoZtfud varjkZ"Vªh; dkuuw 'kkfey gS] tk s laf/k;ks]a ekuokf/kdkjks a vkSj {ks=h; laçHkqrk tSls ekeyksa dks lacksf/kr djrk gS] futh vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwu] tks dkuwuks a vkSj vf/kdkj {ks= ds Vdjkoksa ls fuiVrk gS] vkSj çFkkxr vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwu] tks dkuwuh :i ls ck/;dkjh ds :i esa Lohdkj fd, tkus okys jkT;kas ds lqlaxr vkSj lkekU; vH;kl ls mRiUu gksrk gSA vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuuw laf/k;kas] lEesyuks]a varjkZ"Vªh; le>kSrkas] jhfr&fjoktks]a U;kf;d fu.kZ;kas vkSj ekU;rk çkIr fo}kuksa ds ys[ku ls çkIr gksrk gSA ¼xii½ fon's kh n's k ds l{ke çkf/kdkjh dk vFkZ gS ljdkj] ,d oS/kkfud çkf/kdj.k] ,d fofèkK ifj"kn~] ,d dkuwuh :i ls vf/k—r la?k] ;k dksbZ vU; dkuwuh :i ls ekU;rk çkIr vkSj xfBr fudk;] pkgs mls fdlh Hkh uke ls iqdkjk ;k of.kZr fd;k tk,] ftls lacaf/kr fon's kh {k=s kf/kdkj ds dkuuw ks a ds rgr ykblsla ] ;kXs ;rk] ;k dkuuw dk vH;kl djus dh vuqefr nus s] fofu;fer djus] ;k n[s kjs[k djus dk vf/kdkj çkIr gSA ,ls s çkf/kdj.k dks ml ns'k ds dkuwuh vkSj fu;ked <kaps ds vuqlkj dke djuk pkfg, vkSj mls lacfa/kr dkuwuh laLFkkvksa }kjk dkuuw h O;olkf;;kas dks çekf.kr djus] muds vkpj.k dks fofu;fer dju]s ;k ml {k=s kf/kdkj ds Hkhrj dkuuw h is'k s ds ekudks a ds vuqikyu dk s ykxw djus es a l{ke ds :i es a ekU;rk nh tkuh pkfg,A ¼xiii½ varjkZ"Vªh; okf.kfT;d e/;LFkrk Hkkjr es a fd, x, okf.kfT;d ;k ekSfæd ysunsu ls lacaf/kr fooknks a dks gy dju s dh oSdfYid fof/k dks lanfHkZr djrh gS] tgka 'kkfey i{kks a es a ls de ls de ,d O;fä fon's kh n's k dk ukxfjd gS] ,d QeZ] fuxe] ;k O;kolkf;d bdkbZ gS tks fdlh fon's kh n's k es a iath—r irk] eq[; dk;kZy; ;k[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 11 ç/kku dk;kZy; j[krh gS] ;k Hkkjrh; ukxfjdkas ;k laLFkkvksa lfgr ,d i{k gS] tks fons'kh dkuwu] varjkZ"Vªh; dkuwu] ;k lhek ikj okf.kfT;d fgrksa ls tqM+ s fooknksa dk lek/kku pkgrk gSA ¼xiv½ vra jkZ"Vªh; e/;LFkrk ekeys dk vFkZ gS Hkkjr es a okf.kfT;d ;k ekSfæd ekeys ds lac/a k esa vk;ksftr e/;LFkrk dk;Zokgh] tgk a de ls de ,d i{k ,slk O;fä gks tks fdlh fon's kh ns'k dk ukxfjd gks] dksbZ QeZ] fuxe ;k O;kolkf;d bdkbZ gks tks fdlh fons'kh n's k es a fuxfer gks ;k ftldk iath—r irk] eq[; dk;kZy; ;k ç/kku dk;kZy; gks] ftlesa Hkkjr esa 'kk[kk ;k {ks=h; dk;kZy; okyh laLFkk,a 'kkfey gkas] ;k dkbs Z i{k tk s fon's kh dkuuw ] varjkZ"Vªh; dkuwu ;k lhek ikj ysunsu ;k laca/kkas ls mRiUu dkuwuh eqíkas ls tqM+ s fooknkas dk lek/kku pkgrk gks ¼xv½ Þfon's kh xzkgdÞ ls rkRi;Z fdlh ,ls s O;fä ls gS tks fdlh fons'kh n's k dk ukxfjd gS] fdlh QeZ] fuxe ;k O;kolkf;d bdkbZ dk rkRi;Z fdlh fon's kh n's k es a iath—r dk;kZy;@eq[;ky; ls gS] ftles a Hkkjr es a 'kk[kk ;k {ks=h; dk;kZy; okyh bdkb;k a Hkh 'kkfey gSa] ;k fdlh ,ls s O;fä ls gS] ftles a Hkkjrh; ukxfjd ;k bdkb;k a 'kkfey gSa] tk s Hkkjr ds vf/kdkj {ks= ds Hkhrj fon's kh dkuuw vkSj/;k vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwu ls lacaf/kr ekeyks a ij dkuuw h eqíkas ij lykg] ijke'kZ pkgrk gSA II ¼1½ fdlh fons'kh odhy ;k fon's kh y‚ QeZ dks Hkkjr es a odkyr dju s dh vuqefr ugha nh tk,xh tc rd fd og bu fu;ekas ds rgr Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds lkFk iath—r u gksA ;g mu Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvkas vkSj Hkkjrh; y‚ QeksaZ ij ykxw gkrs k gS tks uhps ykxw fu;ekas ds vuqlkj fons'kh odhy vkSj fon's kh y‚ QeZ ds :i esa iathdj.k pkgr s gSaA c'krZs fd ;g çfr"k/s k fdlh fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh fof/k QeZ }kjk Þ¶ykbZ&bu] ¶ykbZ&vkmVÞ vk/kkj ij lapkfyr fof/k O;olk; ij ykxw ugha gksxk] c'krsZ fd fuEufyf[kr 'krsZa gksa%& ¼d½ ,ls k vH;kl Hkkjr esa xzkgdksa dk s fon's kh dkuuw ] fon's kh odhy dh viuh dkuwuh ç.kkyh ;k fofo/k vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuuw h eqíkas ds lac/a k esa dkuwuh lykg çnku dju s rd gh lhfer gS] vkSj bls Hkkjrh; dkuuw ds rgr ifjHkkf"kr ÞvH;klÞ ds :i esa ugha ekuk tkuk pkfg,A ¼[k½ fon's kh odhy ;k fons'kh dkuuw h QeZ dh fu;qfä ;k fo'ks"kKrk xzkgd }kjk fon's k ;k Hkkjr esa çkIr dh tkuh pkfg,A ¼x½ fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh dkuuw h QeZ dks ,ls s dkuwuh vH;kl ds mís'; ls Hkkjr es a dksbZ dk;kZy;] cqfu;knh <kapk ;k fu;fer mifLFkfr LFkkfir] lapkfyr ;k cuk, ugha j[kuk pkfg,A ¼?k½ Hkkjr es a bl rjg dh çSfDVl dh dqy vof/k fdlh Hkh 12 eghu s dh vof/k esa dqy feykdj 60 fnukas ls vf/kd ugh a gkxs h] ftldh x.kuk Hkkjr esa vkxeu ds igy s fnu ls 'kq: gksxhA 12 eghus dh vof/k ds Hkhrj mifLFkfr ds lHkh ckn ds fnuks a dks Øfed :i ls fxuk tk,xk] pkgs Hkkjr es a dksbZ varfje çLFkku vkSj iqu% ço's k gksA ¼M+½ ;fn bl ckr ij dksbZ fookn gk s fd D;k fon's kh odhy dh xfrfof/k;k a Hkkjrh; dkuwu ds rgr Lohdk;Z Þ¶ykbZ&bu] ¶ykbZ&vkmVÞ çSfDVl ds :i es a ;kXs ; gSa ;k fuf"k) ÞçSfDVlÞ gSa] rk s ekey s dk fu/kkZj.k Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk fd;k tk,xkA ¼p½ iath—r fon's kh odhykas vkSj iath—r fon's kh dkuwuh QekasZ ij mudh xfrfof/k;kas dks fu;af=r dju s ds fy, ykxw gksus oky s lHkh fu;e vkSj fofu;e Hkh ykxw gkasxs] ftues a fon's kh odhyks a vkSj fon's kh dkuuw h QeksZa ij vkpkj lafgrk dh ç;ksT;rk dk foLrkj djuk Hkh 'kkfey gS] Hkh ykxw gksxa sA fon's kh odhykas vkSj fons'kh dkuwuh QekasZ dks Þ¶ykbZ&bu] ¶ykbZ&vkmVÞ çSfDVl es a layXu gksu s dh vuqefr ugha gS] flok; mu ekeyks a dk s NkMs +dj tgk a bu fu;ekas ds rgr Li"V :i ls NwV nh xbZ gSA12 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] ¼2½ bu fu;ekas ds rgr Hkkjr es a dkuuw dk vH;kl dju s ds fy, çkFkfed ;kXs ;rk ÞçkFkfed ;ksX;rk ds lacaf/kr fon's kh ns'kÞ es a dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s dk vf/kdkj gksxhA blds vykok] ;fn fons'kh odhy ;k fons'kh dkuuw QeZ ¼Hkkjrh; odhy ;k Hkkjrh;&fons'kh dkuuw QeZ lfgr tks fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh dkuwu QeZ ds :i es a iathdj.k@iathdj.k dh ekax dj jg s gSa½ vU; vf/kdkj {ks=kas vkSj@;k vra jjk"Vªh; dkuuw ds fon's kh dkuuw dk vH;kl djuk pkgr s gSa] rks muds ikl mu lacaf/kr vf/kdkj {ks= vkSj dkuwu ds {ks=kas es a vH;kl dju s ds fy, vifs{kr ;kXs ;rk vkSj çkf/kdj.k gksuk pkfg,A III iathdj.k ds fy, vkosnu] iathdj.k dk uohuhdj.k] rFkk fons'kh odhykas vkSj fons'kh dkuuw QekasZ ds :i es a Hkkjr es a dkuwu vH;kl ls tqM+us%& dksbZ fons'kh odhy ;k fons'kh fof/k QeZ] ftles a Hkkjrh; odhy ;k Hkkjrh;&fons'kh fof/k QeZ 'kkfey gSa] tk s fons'kh odhy ;k fon's kh fof/k QeZ ds :i esa iathdj.k pkgrs gSa@iath—r gkus k pkgrs gSa] o s bu fu;ekas ds varxZr iathdj.k 'kqYd vkSj xkjaVh jkf'k ds lkFk bu fu;ekas ds lkFk layXu ÞQ‚eZ ,Þ es a iathdj.k ds fy, O;fäxr :i ls ;k Mkd] dwfj;j vkfn ds ek/;e ls vkons u dj ldr s gSaA ;g vkosnu vkSj 'kqYd vkbZ,eih,l] ,ubZ,QVh] vkjVhth,l] fLo¶V ;k VsyhxzkfQd VªkalQj ¼VhVh½ vkfn ds ek/;e ls v‚uykbu Hkh tek fd;k tk ldrk gSA ,ls s vkosnu ds lkFk xSj&okilh ;kXs ; çfØ;k 'kqYd Hkh layXu djuk gksxk] tks fd Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk le;&le; ij fu/kkZfjr fd;k tk ldrk gSA ;g vkons u Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds ukfer vf/kdkjh dks lackfs/kr fd;k tk,xk] vkSj blds lkFk fuEufyf[kr nLrkots layXu fd, tku s pkfg,% ¼d½ Hkkjr ljdkj ¼fof/k ,oa U;k; ea=ky; rFkk fon's k ,oa O;kikj ea=ky;½ ;k bl laca/k eas la?k ljdkj }kjk çkf/k—r fdlh vU; çkf/kdkjh ;k vf/kdkjh ls çek.k i=] ftles a ;g mYys[k gk s fd çHkkoh dkuwuh çko/kku ykxw gSA çkFkfed ;kXs ;rk ds lacfa/kr fon's kh ns'k es a vkSj vU; fon's kh ns'kks a es a ftuds dkuwukas dk vkons d vH;kl djuk pkgrk gS] es a ç.kkyh ekStwn gS vkSj vkosnd dks bu fu;eksa ds rgr ita h—r gkus s ij dkbs Z vkifÙk ugha gSA gkyk¡fd] Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~] tgk¡ vko';d le>s] fon's kh n's kksa ds foHkkxks a ;k ea=ky;ks a ls tkudkjh ek¡x ldrh gS vkSj vko';drk iM+u s ij ,ls h tkudkjh çkIr djus ds fy, fdlh fons'kh ljdkj ;k çkf/kdj.k ls lh/ks laokn Hkh dj ldrh gSA ¼[k½ fons'kh {k=s kf/kdkj¼;kas½ dks fufnZ"V djus okyk ,d foLr`r fooj.k ftles a fons'kh odhy vkSj@;k fon's kh dkuuw h QeZ] fons'kh dkuwu vkSj vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwu ds {k=s kas lfgr vH;kl djus dk bjknk j[krs gSaA ¼x½ çkFkfed ;kXs ;rk okys lacfa/kr fons'kh ns'k ds l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls çek.k&i= rFkk mu lHkh fons'kh ns'kks a ds l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls çek.k&i=] ftuds dkuuw ks a ds rgr vkons d vH;kl djuk pkgrk gS] ;g çekf.kr djrs gq, fd vkosnd mu n's kksa eas dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s dk gdnkj gSA ¼?k½ çkFkfed ;ksX;rk okys fon's kh n's k dh ljdkj ls rFkk mu lHkh fons'kh n's kkas ls ftuds dkuuw ks a ds rgr vkosnd vH;kl djuk pkgrk gS] ;k muds l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls ,d çek.k i=] ftles a ;g çekf.kr fd;k x;k gks fd vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds rgr ukekfadr vf/koäkvkas dk s bu fu;eks a ds rgr vuqer fof/k vH;kl ds lerqY; rjhds vkSj lhek rd lkFk gh çklafxd dkuwuksa vkSj fu;ekas dh çfr;k a Hkh mu n's kksa es a fof/k vH;kl djus dh vuqefr gSA ¼M+½ lacaf/kr fons'kh ns'k ds l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls çkFkfed ;kXs ;rk dk çek.k i=] ;k fdlh vU; l{ke çkf/kdkjh] U;k;ky;] ckj ,lksfl,'ku] fofèkK ifj"kn~ vkfn ls çek.k i= ftles a ;g mYys[k gks fd vkons d ml n's k es a çSfDVl dj jgk gSA ¼Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvksa ;k Hkkjrh; y‚ QekasZ ds fy, ykxw ugha gS tk s fon's kh odhy ;k fons'kh y‚ QekasZ ds :i es a iathdj.k pkgr s gSaA½ ¼p½ lacaf/kr fons'kh ns'k ds l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls çkFkfed ;kXs ;rk dk çek.k&i= ftles a ;g mYys[k gks fd mlds le{k ;k ,ls h dk;Zokgh ij fopkj djus vkSj fu.kZ; ysus es a l{ke fdlh vU; çkf/kdkjh ds le{k is'kos j ;k vU; dnkpkj dh dksbZ dk;Zokgh yafcr ugha gSA ¼Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvksa ;k Hkkjrh; fof/k QekasZ ds fy, ykxw ugha gS tks fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh fof/k QekasZ ds :i esa ita hdj.k pkgr s gSaA½[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 13 ¼N½ çkFkfed ;kXs ;rk okys lacfa/kr fons'kh ns'k vkSj mu lHkh fons'kh ns'kks a ds l{ke çkf/kdkjh dk çek.k i=] ftuds dkuwuksa ds rgr vkosnd vH;kl djuk pkgrk gS] ftles a vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds rgr ukekafdr vf/koäk ls yh tku s okyh Qhl lajpuk vkSj vU; jkf'k;kas dk fooj.k fn;k x;k gks] rkfd o s mu n's kkas es a dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s es a l{ke gks lds]a lkFk gh çklafxd fu;e vkSj dkuuw Hkh fn, x, gksaA ¼t½ lacfa/kr fons'kh n's k ds çkFkfed ;ksX;rk okys l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls vukifÙk çek.k&i= ftles a ;g dgk x;k gks fd vkosnd ds Hkkjr es a dkuuw dk vH;kl dju s ij mls dksbZ vkifÙk ugh a gS rFkk ;g iqf"V dh xbZ gks fd vkosnd dh ckj esa vPNh fLFkfr gSA ¼fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh dkuwu QeZ ds :i esa iathdj.k pkgu s oky s Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvkas ;k Hkkjrh; dkuuw QekasZ ds fy, ykxw ughaA½ ¼>½ gyQukes ij ,d ?kk"sk.kk ftles a dgk x;k gks fd vkons d dks fdlh Hkh vijk/k ds fy, nks"kh ugh a Bgjk;k x;k gS vkSj fdlh Hkh vuq'kklukRed ekeys es a mls fdlh Hkh çfrdwy vkns'k ds v/khu ugha fd;k x;k gSA ¼;fn vkosnd dks nks"kh Bgjk;k x;k gS ;k fdlh çfrdwy vkns'k ds v/khu fd;k x;k gS] rks lacfa/kr lR;kfir nks"kflf)@çfrdwy vkn's k dh çfr;ka] vU; lacaf/kr nLrkots kas tSls fd vihy vkSj LFkxu] ;fn dksbZ gks] ;k ltk@Hkkxs h xbZ@Hkqxrku dh xbZ tqekZuk dk fooj.k layXu fd;k tkuk pkfg,½A ¼¥½ 'kiFki= ij ?kks"k.kk ftles a ;g dgk x;k gks fd vkons d dk s dkbs Z vkifÙk ugha gS rFkk og Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk] tSlk og mfpr le>s] vkons u es a vkosnd }kjk çdV fd, x, fooj.kks a dh lR;rk rFkk mlds lkFk layXu nLrkots ks a dh okLrfodrk dh tkap dju s ds fy,] Lo;a vFkok ,slh ljdkjh ;k xSj&ljdkjh tkap ,tsfal;ks a ds ek/;e ls] tSlk og mfpr le>s] tkap ;k iNw rkN dju s ij lgefr nsrk gSA ¼V½ 'kiFk ij ,d opuc)rk ftlesa ;g dgk x;k gks fd vkosnd fdlh Hkh :i esa Hkkjrh; dkuwu dk vH;kl ugha djsxk ;k fdlh Hkh U;k;ky;] U;k;kf/kdj.k] ckMs Z ;k 'kiFk ij lk{; ntZ dju s ds fy, dkuwuh :i ls gdnkj fdlh vU; çkf/kdj.k ds le{k mifLFkr ugha gksxkA ¼Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvksa ;k Hkkjrh; dkuwu QekasZ ds fy, ykxw ugha gS tk s fons'kh odhy ;k fons'kh dkuwu QekasZ ds :i esa ita hdj.k pkgr s gSaA½ ¼B½ fon's kh odhyks a ;k fons'kh dkuwu QekasZ ds lkFk ekStwnk ;k çLrkfor lk>snkjh dk fooj.k] ftles a fon's kh odhyksa ;k Hkkjrh;&fon's kh dkuwu QekasZ ds :i es a iathdj.k pkgu s okys Hkkjrh; odhykas ;k Hkkjrh; dkuwu QeksaZ ds lkFk lk>snkjh 'kkfey gS] ftles a ,ls s lg;ksx dh 'krasZ Hkh 'kkfey gSaA bu fu;ekas ds rgr fon's kh odhyksa ;k fons'kh dkuuw QeksZa ds :i es a iath—r ugha gksus okys Hkkjrh; odhy ;k dkuwu QeZ dsoy lanfHkZr dk;Z çkIr dj ldrs gSa] ysfdu vkSipkfjd lk>snkjh eas ço's k ugha djsxa sA ¼M½ 'kiFk ij ,d ?kks"k.kk ftles a dgk x;k gks fd vkosnd bu fu;ekas ds rgr iathdj.k ds le; Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds ikl tek dh xbZ xkjaVh jkf'k ij fdlh Hkh C;kt dk gdnkj ugh a gksxk vkSj u gh nkok djxs k] vkSj ;g fd fofèkK ifj"kn~ bu fu;eks a ds çko/kkuks a ds rgr Hkkjrh; ckj ifj"kn }kjk fn, tku s oky s nMa vkSj ykxrksa ds fy, bl xkjVa h jkf'k dks lek;ksftr dju s vkSj ykxw dju s dk gdnkj gksxkA ¼<½ 'kiFk ij ?kk"sk.kk ftlesa dgk x;k gks fd vkons d iwjh rjg ls le>rk gS vkSj Lohdkj djrk gS fd bu fu;ekas ds rgr iathdj.k ds le;] cuk, x, fu;e] ;Fkko”;d ifjorZuks a lfgr] Hkkjr es muds vH;kl ds lac/a k es a mu ij ykxw gksrs gSa] vkSj o s ,sls vH;kl ds laca/k es a Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds vf/kdkj {k=s ds v/khu gSaA ¼.k½ fons'kh odhyksa ;k fon's kh dkuuw h QekasZ ds lkFk ekStwnk ;k çLrkfor lk>snkjh dk C;kSjk] ftles a fon's kh odhyks a ;k Hkkjrh;&fons'kh dkuuw h QekasZ ds :i es a iathdj.k pkgu s oky s Hkkjrh; odhyks a ;k Hkkjrh; dkuwuh QekasZ ds lkFk lk>snkjh Hkh 'kkfey gS] ftles a ,sls lg;ksx dh 'krsZa Hkh 'kkfey gSaA ¼r½ vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds vra xZr lacfa/kr jkT; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk tkjh ukekda u çek.ki=] lkFk gh U;wure ikap o"kksZa rd lfØ; çSfDVl dk çek.kA ¼Fk½ lacaf/kr jkT; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ls vPNs vkpj.k dk çek.k i=] ftles a vuq'kklukRed dkjZokbZ ;k çfrdwy O;kolkf;d fjd‚MZ dh vuqifLFkfr dh iqf"V gksA14 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] ¼n½ fon's kh {ks=kf/kdkj¼;kas½ dks fufnZ"V djus okyk ,d foLr`r fooj.k ftles a fons'kh odhy vkSj fon's kh dkuuw QeZ ds :i esa iathdj.k pkgus okyk Hkkjrh; odhy ;k Hkkjrh; dkuwu QeZ fons'kh dkuwu vkSj varjkZ"Vªh; dkuuw ds {ks=ka s lfgr vH;kl djuk pkgrk gSA ¼/k½ ikjLifjd O;ogkj dk çek.k] tks iqf"V djrk gS fd Hkkjrh; odhykas ;k dkuwuh QekasZ dks rqyuh; ifjfLFkfr;ksa es a yf{;r fons'kh {k=s kf/kdkj es a vH;kl djus dh vuqefr gSA ¼u½ lacfa/kr fon's kh {ks=kf/kdkj ds l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls vukifÙk çek.ki=] tks Hkkjrh; odhy ;k QeZ dks ogka dkuuw dk vH;kl dju s dh vuqefr nrs k gSA ¼i½ fon's kh odhyksa ;k fons'kh dkuwuh QeksZa ds lkFk ekStwnk ;k çLrkfor lk>snkjh dk C;kSjk] ftles a ,sls lg;kxs dh 'krsaZ Hkh 'kkfey gSaA ¼Q½ ikjLifjdrk lqfuf'pr dju s ds fy, fon's kh {ks=kf/kdkj es a vH;kl dju s oky s Hkkjrh; odhyksa ;k dkuwuh QekasZ ij ykxw 'kqYd lajpukvksa dk nLrkosthdj.kA ¼c½ fon's kh {ks=kf/kdkj es a uSfrd vkSj O;kolkf;d vkpj.k ekunMa ksa ds ikyu ds lkFk&lkFk ykxw fons'kh dkuwuksa vkSj Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds fu;eksa dk ikyu dju s dk opuA ¼Hk½ fdlh Hkh iwoZ vuq'kklukRed dkjZokbZ dh vuqifLFkfr dh ?kks"k.kk djus okyk 'kiFki= ;k ;fn ykxw gk s rks fooj.k çnku djukA ¼e½ 'kiFki= ij ,d ?kks"k.kk ftlesa ;g dgk x;k gks fd vkons d fon's kh çSfDVl dks xSj&eqdnesckth okyh dkuuw h lsokvkas rd lhfer j[kxs k] tc rd fd vU;Fkk çkf/k—r u fd;k tk,A bu fu;eks a ds rgr fn;k x;k iathdj.k dsoy ik¡p ¼5½ o"kksZa dh vof/k ds fy, oS/k gksxkA fon's kh odhyksa ;k fon's kh dkuwu QekasZ ds :i es a iath—r Hkkjrh; odhyks a ;k Hkkjrh; dkuuw QekasZ vkSj bu fu;eks a ds rgr iath—r fon's kh odhykas ;k fon's kh dkuuw QekasZ dks ,ls h oS/krk dh lekfIr ls Ng eghus igy s ÞQ‚eZ chÞ es a uohuhdj.k ds fy, vkons u nkf[ky djds viu s iathdj.k dk s uohuh—r djuk gkxs kA uohdj.k vkosnu bu fu;eksa ds lkFk layXu Þçi= chÞ es a uohdj.k 'kqYd ds lkFk O;fäxr :i ls vFkok Mkd] dwfj;j vFkok v‚uykbu] tSlk Hkh miyC/k gks] çLrqr fd;k tk ldrk gSA uohdj.k ds fy, ;g vkons u Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds ukfer vf/kdkjh dks lacksf/kr fd;k tk,xk vkSj blds lkFk fuEufyf[kr nLrkost layXu fd, tk,xa s% ¼d½ Hkkjr ljdkj ¼fof/k ,oa U;k; ea=ky; rFkk fon's k ,o a O;kikj ea=ky;½ ;k bl lac/a k es a çkf/k—r ,sls vU; çkf/kdkjh ;k vf/kdkjh ls ,d çek.k i=] ftles a ;g mYys[k gks fd vkosnd dh çkFkfed ;ksX;rk oky s lacaf/kr fon's kh ns'k rFkk vU; ns'kks]a ftuds dkuwuksa ds vuqlkj vkons d dk;Z djrk gS] es a çHkkoh dkuuw h ç.kkyh fo|eku gS] rFkk vkosnd ds iathdj.k ds uohdj.k ij dkbs Z vkifÙk ugha gSA ¼[k½ fons'kh {k=s kf/kdkj¼;kas½ dks fufnZ"V djus okyk ,d foLr`r fooj.k ftles a fons'kh odhy vkSj@;k fon's kh dkuuw h QeZ fon's kh dkuuw vkSj vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwu ds {k=s kas lfgr vH;kl tkjh j[kus dk bjknk j[krs gSaA ¼x½ çkFkfed ;ksX;rk okys lacaf/kr fons'kh ns'k ds l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls çek.k i= rFkk lHkh vU; fon's kh n's k ftuds dkuuw vkosnd ds fy, ekU; gSaA ;g çekf.kr djr s gq, fd vkosnd bu fu;eks a ds rgr çkjafHkd iathdj.k ds ckn ls mu n's kksa esa dkuwu dk vH;kl djus dk gdnkj cuk gqvk gSA ¼?k½ çkFkfed ;kXs ;rk oky s fon's kh ns'k dh ljdkj ;k mlds l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls ,d çek.k i= ftles a ;g çekf.kr fd;k x;k gks fd vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds varxZr ukekafdr vf/koäkvks a dks bu fu;ekas ds varxZr vuqer[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 15 fof/k vH;kl ds lerqY; rjhds vkSj lhek rd mu n's kksa es a fof/k vH;kl djus dh vuqefr tkjh jgxs h] lkFk gh çklafxd dkuwuksa vkSj fu;eksa dh çfr;k a HkhA ¼M+½ lacaf/kr fon's kh n's k ds çkFkfed ;kXs ;rk ds l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls ,d çek.k i= ftles a ;g dgk x;k gks fd bu fu;ekas ds rgr çkjafHkd iathdj.k ds ckn ls mlds le{k ;k ,ls h dk;Zokgh ij fopkj djus vkSj fu.kZ; ysus es a l{ke fdlh vU; çkf/kdkjh ds le{k dksbZ O;kolkf;d ;k vU; dnkpkj dh dk;Zokgh nk;j ;k yafcr ugha gSA ¼p½ çkFkfed ;kXs ;rk okys lacaf/kr fons'kh ns'k ds l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls vukifÙk çek.ki= ftlesa ;g mYys[k gks fd mls vkons d }kjk bu fu;ekas ds vra xZr Hkkjr esa dkuwu dk vH;kl tkjh j[kus ij dkbs Z vkifÙk ugh a gSA ¼N½ 'kiFk&i= ij ?kk"sk.kk fd vkosnd dk s fdlh Hkh vijk/k ds fy, nks"kh ugha Bgjk;k x;k gS vkSj bu fu;eksa ds rgr iathdj.k ds ckn fdlh Hkh vuq'kklukRed ekey s esa dksbZ çfrdwy vkns'k ugha feyk gSA fdlh Hkh nk"skflf) ;k çfrdwy vkn's k ds ekeys es]a lacaf/kr vkn's k dh lR;kfir çfr;kas ds lkFk&lkFk ekeys ls lacaf/kr lHkh lacfa/kr nLrkost] ftles a nk;j dh xbZ fdlh Hkh vihy] nh xbZ jkds ;k yxkbZ xbZ ltk ;k Hkqxrku fd, x, tqekZus dk fooj.k 'kkfey gS] layXu fd;k tkuk pkfg,A ¼t½ 'kiFki= ij ?kk"sk.kk ftles a ;g dgk x;k gk s fd vkons d dks dksbZ vkifÙk ugha gS rFkk og Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ dk]s tSlk og mfpr le>s] uohdj.k ds fy, vkosnu es a vkosnd }kjk çdV fd, x, fooj.kksa dh lR;rk rFkk layXu nLrkots ks a dh okLrfodrk dks lR;kfir dju s ds fy,] Lo;a vFkok ljdkjh ;k xSj&ljdkjh tkap ,tsfal;kas ds ek/;e ls iNw rkN djus rFkk tkap dju s dh lgefr nsrk gSA ¼>½ ikjLifjdrk lqfuf'pr dju s ds fy, vkosnd ds fon's kh {ks=kf/kdkj esa vH;kl dju s okys Hkkjrh; odhykas ;k dkuuw h QekasZ ij ykxw 'kqYd lajpukvksa dk nLrkosthdj.kA ¼¥½ Hkkjrh; vkSj fons'kh nksukas vf/kdkj {ks=kas esa uSfrd vkSj O;kolkf;d vkpj.k ekunaMkas ds ikyu ds lkFk&lkFk ykxw fons'kh dkuwuksa vkSj Hkkjrh; ckj dkmafly ds fu;ekas dk ikyu djus dk opuA ¼r½ fons'kh odhykas ;k fons'kh dkuuw QekasZ ds lkFk ekStwnk ;k çLrkfor lk>snkjh dk fooj.k] ftles a bu fu;eks a ds rgr fon's kh odhyks a ;k Hkkjrh;&fon's kh dkuwu QekasZ ds :i es a iath—r Hkkjrh; odhykas ;k Hkkjrh; dkuwu QekasZ ds lkFk lk>snkjh 'kkfey gS] lkFk gh ,ls s lg;kxs dh 'krsZa HkhA bu fu;eksa ds rgr iath—r ugha gksus okys Hkkjrh; odhy ;k Hkkjrh; dkuwu QeZ dsoy lanfHkZr dk;Z çkIr djuk tkjh j[k ldrs gSa] ysfdu vkSipkfjd lk>snkjh es a ço's k ugha djasxsA ¼Fk½ vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds vra xZr lacaf/kr jkT; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk tkjh ukekda u çek.ki=] lkFk gh fiNys ikap o"kkasZ ls lfØ; çSfDVl dk çek.kA ¼n½ lacaf/kr jkT; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ls vPNs vkpj.k dk çek.k i=] ftles a vuq'kklukRed dkjZokbZ ;k çfrdwy O;kolkf;d fjd‚MZ dh vuqifLFkfr dh iqf"V dh xbZ gkAs ¼/k½ ikjLifjd O;ogkj dk çek.k] tks ;g iqf"V djrk gS fd Hkkjrh; odhyks a ;k dkuwuh QeksZa dks Hkkjr es a fons'kh odhyksa ;k dkuwuh QekasZ dks nh tku s okyh 'krksZa ds lerqY; 'krksaZ ds v/khu yf{kr fon's kh {ks=kf/kdkj es a vH;kl tkjh j[ku s dh vuqefr gSA ¼u½ lacaf/kr fons'kh {ks=kf/kdkj ds l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls vukifÙk çek.ki=] tk s Hkkjrh; odhy ;k dkuwuh QeZ dks ml {ks=kf/kdkj esa dkuwu dk vH;kl tkjh j[ku s dh vuqefr nrs k gSA ¼i½ fons'kh {ks=kf/kdkj esa uSfrd ekunMa kas ds ikyu ds lkFk&lkFk Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds fu;eksa dk ikyu djus dk opuA ¼Q½ fdlh Hkh iwoZ vuq'kklukRed dkjZokbZ ;k nks"kflf) dh vuqifLFkfr dh ?kk"sk.kk dju s okyk gyQukekA iwoZ vuq'kklukRed dkjZokbZ ds ekey s esa] çklafxd vkns'kksa] vihyksa vkSj ifj.kkeksa dh çfr;kas lfgr fooj.k dk [kqyklk fd;k tkuk pkfg,A16 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] ¼c½ 'kiFki= ij ,d ?kk"sk.kk ftles a ;g dgk x;k gks fd vkosnd viuh fons'kh çSfDVl dks xSj&eqdnesckth okyh dkuuw h lsokvkas rd lhfer j[kxs k] tc rd fd vU;Fkk çkf/k—r u fd;k tk,A Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ fdlh fon's kh odhy] fon's kh fof/k QeZ] Hkkjrh; odhy ;k Hkkjrh; fof/k QeZ ds iathdj.k dk s uohuh—r dju s ls badkj dj ldrh gS] ;fn mldh jk; esa] Hkkjr esa iath—r fon's kh odhykas ;k fon's kh fof/k QekasZ dh la[;k] lacfa/kr fons'kh ns'k es a dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s dh vuqefr çkIr Hkkjrh; odhykas ;k fof/k QeksaZ dh la[;k ls vuqikrghu gks tkrh gSA larqyu cuk, j[kus] iw.kZ ikjLifjdrk lqfuf'pr dju s vkSj Hkkjrh; odhyks a ;k fof/k QekasZ ds fgrkas dh j{kk dju s ds fy,] Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ uohuhdj.k dh la[;k dk s lhfer dj ldrh gS ;k uohuhdj.k ds fy, vfrfjä 'krsZa yxk ldrh gSA ¼d½ ,ls s vkons u dh çkfIr ds ckn] Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ;k bl mís'; ds fy, dkmafly }kjk xfBr lfefr] vkosnu dh tkap djsxh] vkSj bldh lkexzh vkSj vkons u ds lkFk layXu nLrkostks a dh okLrfodrk ds ckj s esa tkap djsxhA dkmafly lacaf/kr fon's kh ns'k ;k ns'kks a ds lkFk ikjLifjdrk ds ckj s esa lPpkbZ dk irk yxkus ds fy, çklafxd dkuuw kas] fu;eksa vkSj çFkkvkas dh Hkh tkap djsxh vkSj ,ls h tkap vkSj tkap ds ckn] ;fn vkosnu iathdj.k ds fy, mi;qä ik;k tkrk gS] rks dkmafly ,d vf}rh; iathdj.k la[;k ds lkFk iathdj.k dk çek.k i= tkjh djsxhA ¼[k½ ifj"kn ,ls s iathdj.k ds rqjar ckn Hkkjr ljdkj dks ¼fof/k vkSj U;k; ea=ky; ds ek/;e ls½ lwfpr djsxh vkSj ,ls s iathdj.k çek.ki= dh ,d çfr Hkh Hkts sxhA ¼x½ iathdj.k ds ekeys esa] ukfer vf/koäk vFkkZr ofj"B vf/koäk ¼lacaf/kr fons'kh n's k es a os ftl Hkh in ;k inuke ls gks½a ] ,sls vf/koäkvksa dks vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 dh /kkjk 23 ds rgr mfYyf[kr ofj"B ;k ukfer vf/koäkvkas ds vf/kdkjks a vkSj fo'k"s kkf/kdkjksa ds leku ojh;rk nh tk,xhA ¼?k½ iathdj.k ;k iathdj.k ds uohuhdj.k ds fy, vkons u ds lkFk iathdj.k ;k uohuhdj.k 'kqYd vo'; gkus k pkfg,A ;g 'kqYd çkFkfed ;kXs ;rk ds fons'kh ns'k es a iathdj.k ;k dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s dh vuqefr ds fy, vf/koäk vf/kfu;e ds rgr ukekafdr vf/koäk ij yxk, x, 'kqYd vkSj vU; 'kqYdksa ds cjkcj gksxkA gkyk¡fd] ;fn lerqY; 'kqYd vuqlwph es a fufnZ"V jkf'k ls de gS] rk s vuqlwph ds vuqlkj 'kqYd ykxw gksxkA blds foijhr] ;fn lerqY; 'kqYd vuqlwph es a fufnZ"V jkf'k ls vf/kd gS] rks mPp lerqY; 'kqYd ykxw gksxkA vuqlwph dks le;&le; ij v|ru ;k la'kkfs/kr fd;k tk ldrk gSA ¼M+½ fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh y‚ QeZ dks lqj{kk tek rc okil fd;k tk,xk tc og Hkkjr esa fon's kh y‚ çSfDVl LoPs Nk ls lekIr dj nsrk gS ;k tc mldk iathdj.k lekIr gks tkrk gS ;k tc mldk iathdj.k LFkk;h :i ls jí dj fn;k tkrk gS] ysfdu Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ bu fu;eks a ds rgr ml ij yxk, x, tqekZus vkSj ykxr ds cjkcj jde dks bl lqj{kk tek ls lek;ksftr dju s vkSj dVkSrh djus dk gdnkj gksxk] vxj og Hkqxrku djus es a pwd tkrk gSA fons'kh odhy ;k fon's kh y‚ QeZ dks Hkkjr es a fon's kh y‚ dh viuh çSfDVl LoSfPNd :i ls lekIr djus] muds iathdj.k dh lekfIr ij] ;k muds iathdj.k ds LFkk;h :i ls jí gksus dh fLFkfr es a lqj{kk tek okil fd;k tk,xkA gkykafd] Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ buds rgr yxk, x, fdlh Hkh tqekZus ;k ykxr ds cjkcj jkf'k dks lqj{kk tek ls lek;ksftr dju s vkSj dVkSrh djus dk vf/kdkj lqjf{kr j[krk gS ¼p½ lqj{kk tek dk s Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk ,d vyx 'kh"kZ [kkr s ds vra xZr cuk, j[kk tk,xk] vkSj bl ij vftZr C;kt dk mi;kxs bu fu;eksa ds mfpr dk;kZUo;u vkSj çc/a ku ls tqM+ s [kpksZa dks iwjk djus ds fy, fd;k tk,xkA Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ bu fu;eks a ds varxZr iathdj.k ;k uohuhdj.k ds fy, nk;j vkosnu dks vuqeksfnr dj ldrh gS] ;fn og larq"V gks fd vkosnu lHkh fgr/kkjdksa }kjk lefFkZr gS çklafxd nLrkots ] bu fu;eks a ds rgr vko';d lHkh 'krkasZ dks iwjk djrk gS vkSj vkosnd fdlh Hkh vkijkf/kd ;k vuq'kklukRed dk;Zokgh ds v/khu ugha gS tks vkosnd dks bu fu;ekas ds rgr Hkkjr es a dkuwu dk vH;kl djus ds fy, vuqi;qä cuk nxs kA blds[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 17 vfrfjä] vkosnd dh çkFkfed ;ksX;rk ds ns'k dk s vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds rgr ukekfadr odhykas dks ml n's k es a bu fu;ekas ds rgr vuqer vH;kl ds cjkcj rjhds ls vkSj lhek rd dkuuw dk vH;kl dju s dh vuqefr nus h pkfg,] ikjLifjdrk ds fl)kra dk ikyu lqfuf'pr djuk pkfg,A ikjLifjdrk ds fl)kra es a Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ dk ;g lR;kfir dju s dk vf/kdkj Hkh 'kkfey gksxk fd Hkkjrh; odhyksa ;k Hkkjrh; y‚ QeksaZ dks vkosnd ds çkFkfed ;ksX;rk ds ns'k es a vuqfpr HksnHkko ;k leku fo'ks"kkf/kdkjksa ls ofapr ugha fd;k tkrk gSA gkyk¡fd] Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ iathdj.k@uohuhdj.k ds fy, vkosnu dks rc rd vLohdkj ugha dj ldrk tc rd fd vkons d vf/koäk ;k y‚ QeZ dks lquokbZ dk mfpr volj u fn;k x;k gksA iathdj.k@uohuhdj.k ds fy, vkosnu dks vLohdkj fd, tkus dh fLFkfr es]a vkosnd }kjk tek dh xbZ iathdj.k Qhl@uohuhdj.k Qhl@xkjaVh jkf'k dks bu fu;eks a ds rgr Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk olwy dh tku s okyh jkf'k dks lek;ksftr dju s vkSj ?kVku s ds ckn ;k Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk mfpr le>s tku s oky s ç'kklfud O;; ds :i es a mls okil dj fn;k tk,xkA c'krZs fd Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ dkuuw vkSj U;k; ea=ky;ksa ds ek/;e ls Hkkjr ljdkj ds lkFk ;k fdlh vU; ea=ky; ds lkFk ijke'kZ dj ldrk gS ;fn fdlh fo'k"sk ekeys esa ,ls k vko';d le>k tkrk gS] rkfd ;g lqfuf'pr fd;k tk lds fd vkons d bu fu;ekas }kjk fu/kkZfjr lHkh çklafxd vko';drkvks a vkSj 'krksZa dks iwjk djrk gSA Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ Hkkjr ds ekuuh; eq[; U;k;k/kh'k ;k lokZsPp U;k;ky; ds fdlh Hkh orZeku U;k;k/kh'k] dsaæh; dkuwu vkSj U;k; ea=h vkSj@;k dsaæh; fon's k ea=h ;k fdlh vU; dsaæh; ea=h fdlh vU; ofj"B vf/koäk ;k U;k;fon dh jk; Hkh ys ldrk gS ;k Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ fdlh fons'kh odhy ;k fon's kh y‚ QeZ ;k muds vH;kl ds {ks=¼vks½a ds iathdj.k] uohuhdj.k ;k iathdj.k dk s jí dju s ls lacfa/kr fdlh Hkh eqís ij ekey s dks dkuuw h f'k{kk vkSj dkuuw h is'k s ds fodkl ds fy, Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds lykgdkj cksMZ ds le{k j[k ldrk gS] ftls og mfpr vkSj mfpr le>sA gkyk¡fd] bu lHkh ekeyksa eas Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ vafre çkf/kdkjh gksxhA c'krZs fd mi;qZä iathdj.k vkSj mldk uohdj.k fdlh Hkh rjg ls fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh dkuwuh QeZ dks Hkkjr es a Lora= vkSj vfu;fer ço's k vkSj jgu s dk vf/kdkj ugha nxs k] ftlds fy, og Hkkjrh; dkuwu vkSj Hkkjr ljdkj] jkT; ljdkjkas] oS/kkfud fudk;ks a ;k Hkkjr esa fdlh vU; l{ke çkf/kdkjh }kjk le;&le; ij tkjh fd, x, oS/k vkns'kks/a funZs'kkas }kjk 'kkflr jgxs kA vkxs ;g Hkh çko/kku gS fd Hkkjr ljdkj dks fdlh Hkh le; jk"Vªh; lqj{kk ds vk/kkj ij ;k ;fn mldh jk; gk s fd ,ls k iathdj.k ;k uohuhdj.k jk"Vªh; fgr ds fo#) gS] ;k fdlh vU; oS/k vk/kkj ij iwoksZä iathdj.k ;k uohuhdj.k dks jí dju s dh flQkfj'k dju s dk vf/kdkj gksxkA c'krZs fd Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ fof/k vkSj U;k; ea=ky; ;k la?k ljdkj ds fdlh vU; ea=ky; ds ek/;e ls Hkkjr ljdkj ls lacfa/kr fons'kh ns'k@n's kks a es a çHkkoh dkuwuh ç.kkyh ds vfLrRo ds ckj s es a vkSj mu ns'k@n's kksa es a Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvkas }kjk dkuuw vH;kl ds ekeys es a fdlh vuqfpr HksnHkko ds vfLrRo ds ckjs esa tkudkjh ekxa ldrh gS vkSj Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ iathdj.k jí dju s ;k iathdj.k ds uohdj.k dks jí dju s ds fy, dk;Zokgh 'kq: dj ldrh gS] ;fn Hkkjr ljdkj mlds iwNus ij ;k vU;Fkk çekf.kr djrh gS fd lacfa/kr fon's kh n's k@ns'kksa es a çHkkoh dkuwuh ç.kkyh vc ekStwn ugh a gS vkSj Hkkjrh; odhykas ds lkFk ogka vuqfpr Hkns Hkko fd;k tk jgk gSA -IV ¼1½ fu;eks a ds rgr iath—r dksbZ fons'kh odhy ;k y‚ QeZ Hkkjr es a dsoy xSj&eqdnesckth okys ekeykas es a gh odkyr djus dk gdnkj gksxk] c'krsZ fd bu fu;ekas ds rgr fu/kkZfjr viokn] 'krsZa vkSj lhek,a gksAa ,ls s odhy dks /kkjk 29] 30 vkSj 33 ds vFkZ es a vf/koäk ekuk tk,xkA vf/kfu;e ds vuqlkj ,sls dk;Z vkSj deZ tks fons'kh odhy ds :i es a mlds }kjk bu fu;eks a ds rgr fd, tkus dh ifjdYiuk ;k vuqefr gSA gkyk¡fd] dksbZ fons'kh odhy ;k fons'kh y‚ QeZ vf/koäk vf/kfu;e ds v/;k;-v ds rgr dk;Zokgh ds v/khu ugh a gksxk cfYd ,ls h ifjfLFkrh es a fdlh Hkh ewy dnkpkj ds ekeys esa] Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ,ls s fon's kh odhy ;k fons'kh y‚ QeZ dk iathdj.k jí dj ldrk gSA18 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] ¼2½ ¼d½ Hkkjr esa fons'kh odhykas vkSj fon's kh fof/k QekasZ ds fy, vH;kl ds {ks= Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk fu/kkZfjr vkSj fu/kkZfjr fd, tk,axsA ;fn vko';d le>k tk, rks Hkkjrh; ckj ifj"kn bl lac/a k es a Hkkjr ljdkj] fof/k ,oa U;k; ea=ky; ls ijke'kZ dj ldrh gSA ¼[k½ fon's kh odhykas vkSj fons'kh dkuwuh QekasZ dks Hkkjrh; vnkyrks]a U;k;kf/kdj.kks a ;k vU; oS/kkfud ;k fu;ked çkf/kdj.kkas ds le{k mifLFkr gksu s ij l[r çfrc/a k gS] tc rd fd Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk Li"V :i ls vuqefr u nh tk, ;k bu fu;eksa ds rgr çko/kku u fd;k x;k gkAs ¼x½ fon's kh odhyksa vkSj fons'kh dkuwuh QeksZa dks fuEufyf[kr xfrfof/k;k¡ djus ls çfrcaf/kr fd;k x;k gS (i) laifÙk dk gLrkarj.k] LokfeRo tkap] ;k blh rjg dk dk;ZA (ii) Hkkjrh; U;k;ky;kas] U;k;kf/kdj.kksa ;k 'kiFk ij lk{; ntZ djus ds fy, l'kä vU; çkf/kdkfj;kas ds le{k dk;Zokgh ds fy, nLrkostks a dk elkSnk rS;kj djuk] rS;kj djuk ;k nkf[ky djukA ¼?k½ bu fu;eks a ds vra xZr lwphc) fuf"k) xfrfof/k;ksa dks fu;e 10 ds vra xZr fu/kkZfjr nMa ds ek/;e ls ykxw fd;k tk ldsxk] ftles a iathdj.k dk fuyca u ;k jíhdj.k Hkh 'kkfey gSA ¼M-½ Hkkjr es a fdlh fon's kh odhy ;k fons'kh dkuuw h QeZ }kjk dkuuw dk vH;kl fon's kh dkuuw vkSj@;k vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwu ls lacaf/kr xSj&eqdnesckth okys {ks=kas rd lhfer gkxs kA vH;kl ds vuqes; {k=s kas es a 'kkfey gSa%& ¼i½ d‚ikZsjsV dkuuw h ekeykas tSls la;qä m|e] foy; vkSj vf/kxzg.k] ckSf)d laink ekeys] vuqca/kksa dk elkSnk rS;kj djuk vkSj vU; lacaf/kr ysu&nsu laca/kh dk;Z esa layXu gkus k] c'krZs fd ,slk dk;Z ikjLifjd vk/kkj ij gksA ¼ii½ Hkkjr es a vk;kfstr laLFkkxr vkSj rnFkZ vra jkZ"Vªh; e/;LFkrk ekeyks a es a eqofDdykas dk çfrfuf/kRo djuk] c'krZs fd ,ls k çfrfuf/kRo bu fu;ekas ;k vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds çko/kkuksa dk mYya?ku u djAs ,sls eqofDdyks a es a ,ls s O;fä] QeZ] daifu;k¡] fuxe] VªLV ;k lkls kbVh 'kkfey gks ldrs gSa ftudk eq[; dk;kZy; ;k irk fdlh fon's kh n's k esa gkAs bu e/;LFkrk ekeyks a es a fons'kh dkuwu] vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwu ;k odhy ds x`g n's k ds vykok vU; vf/kdkj {k=s ds dkuuw 'kkfey gk s ldrs gSaA ¼iii½ çkFkfed ;kXs ;rk okys vius ns'k ds dkuwuksa] varjkZ"Vªh; dkuuw vkSj çkFkfed ;ksX;rk okys n's k ds vykok vU; {k=s kf/kdkjks a ds fons'kh dkuuw ks a ds laca/k es a dkuwuh lykg vkSj jk; çnku djukA ¼iv½ Hkkjr es a fons'kh odhyksa ;k fon's kh dkuwuh QekasZ }kjk dkuuw dk vH;kl fuEufyf[kr fof'k"V {ks=ks a dks Hkh 'kkfey djsxk% ¼v½ dkuuw h lykg çnku djuk] ysunsu dk lapkyu djuk] rFkk vius çkFkfed ;ksX;rk okys ns'k ds dkuwukas] vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwu rFkk vU; {k=s kf/kdkjks a ds fon's kh dkuuw ks a ij jk; nsukA ¼c½ Hkkjr es a vk;ksftr vra jkZ"Vªh; e/;LFkrk ekeykas esa xzkgdksa dk çfrfuf/kRo djukA ,ls s xzkgdksa esa O;fä] QeZ] daifu;k¡] fuxe] VªLV ;k lkslkbVh 'kkfey gks ldrs gSa ftudk eq[; dk;kZy; ;k irk fdlh fons'kh ns'k es a gkAs bu e/;LFkrk ekeykas es a fon's kh dkuwu] vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwu ;k budk la;kts u 'kkfey gks ldrk gSA ¼l½ dkuuw h fo'k"skKrk vkSj lykg çnku djuk] vkSj odhy ds :i esa mifLFkr gkus k ¼i½ ,ls h laLFkk, a ftudk eq[; dk;kZy; ;k irk mudh çkFkfed ;ksX;rk ds fons'kh n's k ;k fdlh vU; fon's kh n's k es a gksA ¼ii½ fdlh ns'k ds fons'kh dkuwu vkSj@;k vra jjk"Vªh; dkuwu ls lacaf/kr lykg ;k lgk;rk ekxa us okyh laLFkk,a ;k O;fä] U;k;ky;kas] U;k;kf/kdj.kks]a cksMksaZ ;k oS/kkfud çkf/kdj.kks a ds vykok vU; fudk;ks a ds le{k dk;Zokgh esa] ftUgas 'kiFk ij lk{; ntZ dju s dk dkuwuh vf/kdkj ugha gSA ,ls s dk;Z esa çkFkfed ;ksX;rk okys ns'k ds fon's kh dkuuw ds lkFk&lkFk varjjk"Vªh; dkuuw vkSj 'kkfey vU; vf/kdkj {ks=ksa ds fons'kh dkuuw ks a dk vko';d Kku 'kkfey gksuk pkfg,A ¼v½ çkFkfed ;ksX;rk ds viu s ns'k ds dkuwukas ds lkFk&lkFk varjjk"Vªh; dkuwu vkSj vU; vf/kdkj {ks=ks a ds fons'kh dkuuw ks a ds lac/a k esa dkuwuh fo'ks"kKrk vkSj lykg çnku djukA bles a çfrfuf/kRo ;k nLrkostks a dh rS;kjh 'kkfey ugha gSA Hkkjrh; U;k;ky;ksa] U;k;kf/kdj.kksa ;k 'kiFk ij lk{; ntZ dju s ds fy, vf/k—r vU; eapks a ds le{k[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 19 çLrqr djuk] ;k çfØ;kRed ekeyks a ds lac/a k es a ,sls eapkas ds le{k çLrqr dh tku s okyh fdlh Hkh ;kfpdk] nLrkost ;k nyhy dh rS;kjh djukA ¼3½ fdlh Hkh jkT; fofèkK ifj"kn~ es a ukekafdr Hkkjrh; vf/koäk vkSj bu fu;ekas ds rgr Hkkjr es a iath—r fon's kh dkuuw QekasZ esa Hkkxhnkj ;k lg;ksxh ds :i esa dke dj jg s Hkkjrh; vf/koäk fon's kh dkuuw ;k varjjk"Vªh; dkuwu ls lacfa/kr lykgdkj dk;Z lfgr xSj&eqdnesckth okys ekeyks a esa layXu gks ldrs gSaA o s viu s lacaf/kr fons'kh dkuuw QeksZa }kjk lanfHkZr varjjk"Vªh; e/;LFkrk eapkas ;k vra jjk"Vªh; dkuuw vnkyrksa es a xzkgdksa dk çfrfuf/kRo Hkh dj ldrs gSaA ,ls s vf/koäk fon's kh dkuwu QekasZ ds ek/;e ls vH;kl djrs le; Hkkjr esa vf/koäk ds :i esa vius ukekadu ds vk/kkj ij fdlh Hkh vfrfjä vf/kdkj ;k fo'k"skkf/kdkj dk nkok ugha djsxa sA gkykfad] Hkkjrh; vf/koäk vkSj ,ls h dkuwu QekasZ es a Hkkxhnkj] Hkkjrh; vnkyrks a es a dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s ds fy, viu s ukekda u vf/kdkjkas vkSj fo'ks"kkf/kdkjksa ds vuqlkj] viu s lacaf/kr fon's kh dkuwu QekasZ }kjk lanfHkZr ekeykas dks mBk ldrs gSa] c'krZs ,sls ekeys Hkkjrh; dkuuw vkSj vf/koäk ds vH;kl ds vuqes; {ks= ds nk;j s es a vkr s gksaA ¼4½ Hkkjr es a dkuuw dk vH;kl dju s ds bPNqd fon's kh odhyksa vkSj fons'kh dkuwuh QekasZ dks ykxw fu;eksa vkSj fofu;eks a ds rgr Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds lkFk iathdj.k djuk gkxs k vkSj fons'kh ;kXs ;rkvks a dh ikjLifjd ekU;rk ds fy, fu/kkZfjr 'krkasZ dk ikyu djuk gksxk] ftles a ;kXs ;rk dh lerqY;rk] ;kXs ;rk ijh{kk, a vkSj eqdnesckth vH;kl ij çfrca/k 'kkfey gSaA ¼5½ fons'kh odhy vkSj fons'kh dkuuw h QeZ fcuk iathdj.k ds Hkkjr es a Þ¶ykbZ&bu] ¶ykbZ&vkmVÞ vk/kkj ij dkuwu dk vH;kl dj ldrs gSa] fuEufyf[kr 'krksZa ds v/khu%& ¼i½ ,slk vH;kl Hkkjr es a xzkgdkas dk s fons'kh dkuwu] fons'kh odhy dh viuh dkuwuh ç.kkyh ;k fofo/k vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuuw h eqíkas ds lac/a k esa dkuwuh lykg çnku dju s rd gh lhfer gS] vkSj bls Hkkjrh; dkuuw ds rgr ifjHkkf"kr "vH;kl" ds :i es a ugh a ekuk tkuk pkfg,A ¼ii½ fon's kh odhy ;k fons'kh dkuuw h QeZ dh fu;qfä ;k fo'ks"kKrk xzkgd }kjk fons'k ;k Hkkjr es a çkIr dh tkuh pkfg,A ¼iii½ fons'kh odhy ;k fons'kh dkuwuh QeZ dks ,ls s dkuwuh vH;kl ds mís'; ls Hkkjr es a dksbZ dk;kZy;] cqfu;knh <kapk ;k fu;fer mifLFkfr LFkkfir] lapkfyr ;k cuk, ugha j[kuk pkfg,A ¼iv½ Hkkjr es a bl rjg ds vH;kl dh dqy vof/k fdlh Hkh 12 eghus dh vof/k ds Hkhrj dqy feykdj 60 fnuks a ls vf/kd ugh a gksxhA 60&fnu dh dqy vof/k dh x.kuk Hkkjr esa vkxeu ds igys fnu ls 'kq: gksus okys yxkrkj dSysaMj fnuks a ds :i esa dh tk,xh] pkg s 12 eghu s dh vof/k ds nkSjku dksbZ varfje çLFkku vkSj ckn esa iqu% ço's k D;ks a u gksA ¼v½ blds vykok] Q‚eZ lh es a ¶ykbZ&bu ¶ykbZ&vkmV çSfDVl dh fdlh Hkh ?kk"sk.kk es a dk;Z dh ç—fr] 'kkfey dkuuw h {ks=] DykbVa fooj.k vkSj vf/kdkj {ks= dks Li"V :i ls fufnZ"V fd;k tkuk pkfg,A blds vfrfjä] ;g Li"V :i ls dgk tkuk pkfg, fd vH;kl Hkkjrh; dkuuw ds vH;kl dk xBu fd, fcuk fons'kh dkuuw ] vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwu vkSj e/;LFkrk ij dkuwuh ijke'kZ rd lhfer gSA ¼vi½ ;fn bl ckr ij dksbZ fookn gks fd D;k fons'kh odhy dh xfrfof/k;k a Hkkjrh; dkuwu ds rgr Lohdk;Z Þ¶ykbZ&bu] ¶ykbZ&vkmVÞ çSfDVl ds :i es a ;kXs ; gSa ;k fuf"k) ÞçSfDVlÞ gSa] rk s ekey s dk fu/kkZj.k Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk fd;k tk,xkA ¼vi½ iath—r fons'kh odhyksa vkSj iath—r fon's kh dkuwuh QekasZ ij ykxw gkus s okys lHkh fu;e vkSj fofu;e] ftues a mudh xfrfof/k;kas dks fu;af=r djus ds fy, vkpkj lafgrk dh ç;kTs ;rk Hkh 'kkfey gS] mu fon's kh odhyks a vkSj fon's kh dkuwuh QeksZa ij Hkh ykxw gksxa s tk s Þ¶ykbZ&bu] ¶ykbZ&vkmVÞ çSfDVl esa yxs gq, gSa] flok; mu ekeykas dks NkMs +dj tgk a bu fu;eks a ds rgr Li"V :i ls NwV nh xbZ gkAs20 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] ,d iath—r fons'kh odhy ;k fon's kh y‚ QeZ Hkkjr es a dkuuw ds vH;kl ds lac/a k esa fuEufyf[kr dk;Z djus dk gdnkj gksxk%& ¼i½ bu fu;eksa ds fu;e 8 esa mfYyf[kr vuqlkj Hkkjr es a fof/kd vH;kl djus ds fy, Hkkjr esa fof/k dk;kZy; ;k dk;kZy; [kksyuk] c'krsZ fd Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ dks ,sls dk;kZy;¼vksa½ ds fooj.k ls voxr j[kk tk,] ftles a Mkd irk] ml laifÙk ds ekfyd@iêsnkj dk uke tgka dk;kZy;¼,¡½ fLFkr gSa vkSj fon's kh odhy ;k fof/k QeZ dks mles a jgu s ds fy, l{ke vkSj gdnkj cuku s oky s nLrkost 'kkfey gksAa ¼ii½ fons'kh odhykas ds :i esa iath—r ,d ;k ,d ls vf/kd Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvksa vkSj@;k fon's kh y‚ QeZ ds :i es a iath—r Hkkjrh;&fon's kh y‚ QeZ@QekasZ ls dkuwuh fo'ks"kKrk@lykg ysuk vkSj çkIr djuk ¼iii½ Hkkjrh; dkuwuksa ls lacaf/kr fdlh Hkh fo"k; ij Hkkjr esa fdlh Hkh jkT; fofèkK ifj"kn~ es a iath—r fdlh Hkh vf/koäk ls dkuuw h fo'k"skKrk@lykg çkIr djukA gkyk¡fd] ,ls s iath—r fons'kh odhy ;k fons'kh y‚ QeZ bu fu;ekas ds fu;e 8 ds çko/kku ds rgr mfYyf[kr ekeykas dks NksMd+ j fdlh Hkh Hkkjrh; U;k;ky;] U;k;kf/kdj.k ;k fdlh vU; oS/kkfud eap ds le{k mifLFkr gkus s ds gdnkj ugha gkasxsA ¼iv½ Hkkjrh; odhy ;k Hkkjrh; dkuwu QeZ fon's kh odhykas ;k fons'kh dkuuw QekasZ ds lkFk lk>snkjh rHkh dj ldrs gSa tc os bu fu;ekas ds rgr fons'kh odhy ;k fon's kh dkuwu QeZ ds :i esa iath—r gksAa gkyk¡fd] Hkkjrh; odhy vkSj Hkkjrh; dkuwu QeZ bu fu;eksa ds rgr iathdj.k dh vko';drk ds fcuk fon's kh odhyksa ;k fon's kh dkuuw QeksZa ls lanfHkZr dk;Z çkIr dj ldrs gSaA ¼v½ fon's kh odhy ;k fons'kh dkuwu QeZ Hkkjrh; dkuuw ls lacaf/kr lykg vkSj ijke'kZ ds fy, vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds rgr ukekafdr Hkkjrh; odhyksa dks fu;qä dj ldrs gSaA gkyk¡fd] ,slh fu;qfä Hkkjrh; odhyksa dks fons'kh odhyks a ;k fon's kh dkuuw QeksZa dh vksj ls Hkkjrh; vnkyrksa] U;k;kf/kdj.kkas ;k oS/kkfud çkf/kdj.kkas es a eqofDdykas dk çfrfuf/kRo djus dk vf/kdkj ugha nsrh gS] tc rd fd o s vf/koäk ds :i es a vius ukekda u ds rgr Lor=a :i ls dk;Z u djsAa ¼vi½ Hkkjrh; odhy bu fu;eksa ds rgr iathdj.k dh vko';drk ds fcuk fon's k es a fons'kh dkuwu QeksaZ es a deZpkjh] lykgdkj ;k lykgdkj ds :i es a dke dj ldrs gSaA fon's kh dkuwu QekasZ es a Hkkxhnkjh dh fLFkfr lacfa/kr fon's kh {ks=kf/kdkj ds dkuwuks a }kjk 'kkflr gksxhA -v ¼1½ bu fu;eks a ds vra xZr iath—r dksbZ fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh fof/k QeZ ls lac) odhy lkekU;r% vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 vkSj mlds v/khu cuk, x, fu;eks a ds vra xZr fu/kkZfjr mUgha uSfrd vkSj O;ogkj ekudks a ds v/khu gkxs k] tSlk fd vf/kfu;e ds vra xZr ukekfadr vf/koäk gSaA ¼2½ tgk]a f'kdk;r çkIr gkus s ij ;k vU;Fkk] Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds ikl ;g ekuus dk dkj.k gS fd bu fu;eks a ds rgr iath—r dkbs Z fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh dkuwuh QeZ Hkkjr esa dkuuw vH;kl ds lac/a k es a is'ksoj ;k vU; dnkpkj dk nks"kh gS] ;k mlu s fdlh Hkh rjhds ls bu fu;eks a ds fu;eks]a 'krksZa vkSj@;k çko/kkuksa dk mYya?ku fd;k gS] ifj"kn bl ekey s dks laHkkyu s ds fy, vius vf/kdkj dk ç;kxs fuEukuqlkj djsxh% ¼d½ Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ igy s vkjksika s dh ;kXs ;rk dk vkdyu djus ds fy, ,d çkjafHkd tkap djsxhA bl tkap ds nkSjku] fon's kh odhy ;k fons'kh dkuwuh QeZ dks viuk ekeyk i's k djus] lcwr i's k dju s vkSj vkjkis ks a dk tokc nus s dk mfpr volj çnku fd;k tk,xkA bl tkap dk mís'; ;g LFkkfir djuk gkxs k fd D;k çFke – "V;k dnkpkj ;k mYya?ku dk dkbs Z ekeyk ekStwn gS ftlds fy, vkxs dh dkjZokbZ dh vko';drk gSA[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 21 ¼i½ ;fn chlhvkbZ ,ls h tkap ds ckn ;g fu/kkZfjr djrh gS fd dnkpkj ;k mYya?ku ekeyw h ;k rduhdh ç—fr dk gS] rks og ekeys dks vkxs Hksts fcuk] psrkouh tkjh dj ldrh gS] QVdkj yxk ldrh gS ;k mfpr le>s tku s ij tqekZuk yxk ldrh gSA ¼ii½ ;fn chlhvkbZ ikrk gS fd dnkpkj ;k mYya?ku ç—fr es a dkQh cM+k ;k xaHkhj gS] tks uSfrd ;k i's ksoj ekudksa dk xaHkhj mYya?ku n'kkZrk gS] rks og mfpr le>s tkus ij tqekZuk yxk ldrk gS] vkSj@;k fons'kh odhy ;k fon's kh dkuuw h QeZ ds iathdj.k dks ,ls h vof/k ds fy, fuyfacr dj ldrk gS] tSlk og mfpr le>sA ¼[k½ nMa ;k fuyacu yxkus ds ckn] ch-lh-vkbZ- ekeys dks vkxs dh tkpa ;k vuq'kklukRed dkjZokbZ ds fy, lacfa/kr fon's kh ns'k ds vuq'kklukRed çkf/kdkjh dks Hkst ldrk gSA ch-lh-vkbZ- tokcngs h lqfuf'pr djus ds fy, ,ls h dk;Zokgh dh çxfr vkSj ifj.kke dh fuxjkuh Hkh djsxkA ¼x½ ,ls s ekeykas es a tgk a dnkpkj ;k mYya?ku xaHkhj gS vkSj fjd‚MZ ij çFke –"V;k Li"V gS] chlhvkbZ çkjafHkd lquokbZ ds ckn mfpr le>s tkus ij tqekZuk yxk ldrk gS vkSj vra fje vk/kkj ij fon's kh odhy ;k fons'kh dkuuw h QeZ ds iathdj.k dks lh/ks fuyafcr dj ldrk gSA ekey s dh fjikVs Z] dh xbZ dkjZokbZ ds fooj.k ds lkFk] fon's k e=a ky; vkSj dkuwu ,oa U;k; ea=ky; ds ek/;e ls Hkkjr ljdkj dk s Hkts h tk,xhA ¼?k½ chlhvkbZ dks mu ekeyksa esa iathdj.k jí dju s lfgr vuq'kklukRed dk;Zokgh Lor=a :i ls lekIr djus dk vf/kdkj gksxk] tgka ;g fu/kkZfjr gkrs k gS fd dnkpkj ;k mYya?ku ,slh dkjZokbZ dks mfpr Bgjkrk gSA ¼M+½ ch-lh-vkbZ- }kjk yxk, x, vuq'kklukRed mik;ks a ds vfrfjä] ekeys dks lacfa/kr fon's kh n's k ds vuq'kklukRed çkf/kdkjh dks] tgk a ykxw gks] mlds vf/kdkj {ks= ds varxZr vkxs dh dk;Zokgh ds fy, Hkstk tk ldrk gSA ¼p½ chlhvkbZ ;g lqfuf'pr djsxk fd bl fu;e ds rgr lHkh vuq'kklukRed dk;Zokgh fu"i{k] fu"i{k vkSj le;c) rjhds ls dh tk,A tkap dk uksfVl tkjh gkus s dh rkjh[k ls Ng eghus ds Hkhrj çfØ;k iwjh djus dk ç;kl fd;k tk,xkA ;fn Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ Hkkjr ljdkj] fdlh O;fä ;k vU; }kjk dh xbZ f'kdk;r ij larq"V gS fd fdlh O;fä ;k fof/k QeZ u s fdlh vko';d rF; dks xyr rjhds ls çLrqr djds] /kks[kk/kM+h djds ;k vuqfpr çHkko Mkydj fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh fof/k QeZ ds :i es a iathdj.k ;k iathdj.k dk uohuhdj.k çkIr fd;k gS] rks og ml O;fä ;k laLFkk dks lquokbZ dk volj çnku dju s ds ckn mfpr dkjZokbZ dj ldrh gSA bl fu;e ds rgr Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk dh xbZ dksbZ Hkh dkjZokbZ mfpr] vkuqikfrd vkSj çk—frd U;k; ds fl)karksa ds vuqlkj dh tk,xh%& ¼d½ fons'kh odhy ;k fons'kh dkuwuh QeZ dk iathdj.k ;k uohuhdj.k naM lfgr ;k mlds fcuk jí djukA ¼[k½ ;fn vkjksiksa es a rF; dk vHkko ik;k tkrk gS] rk s f'kdk;r [kkfjt dj nh tk,xh ;k dk;Zokgh can dj nh tk,xhA ¼x½ dnkpkj ds fy, fons'kh odhy ;k fon's kh dkuwuh QeZ dks QVdkj yxk,Aa ¼?k½ fon's kh odhy ;k fons'kh fof/k QeZ dk iathdj.k ,slh vof/k ds fy, fuyfacr dj ldrh gS] ftls ifj"kn mfpr le>sA ¼M-½ ifj"kn }kjk fu/kkZfjr mfpr jkf'k dk ekSfæd tqekZuk yxkukA ¼p½ dk;Zokgh ds fy, fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh dkuwuh QeZ ij ykxr yxkukA ¼N½ fon's kh odhy ;k fons'kh dkuuw h QeZ dks ,d fufnZ"V vof/k ds fy, iathdj.k ;k uohuhdj.k ds fy, vkosnu dju s ls çfrcaf/kr djuk] tks 10 o"kZ rd c<+k;k tk ldrk gSA ¼t½ fu;eksa ds vra xZr çnku dh xbZ fdlh Hkh lqj{kk tek dks tCr dj fy;k tk,xkA ¼>½ ;fn /kks[kk/kM+h ;k xyr c;kuh es a vkijkf/kd bjknk 'kkfey gS rks çklafxd Hkkjrh; dkuuw kas ds rgr vkijkf/kd dk;Zokgh dh flQkfj'k djsAa22 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] ¼¥½ fon's kh odhy ;k fons'kh dkuuw h QeZ dks çHkkfor xzkgdksa ;k i{kkas dks] ;fn ykxw gks vkSj mfpr gks] eqvkotk nus s dk funZs'k nsukA VI Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ dks le;&le; ij ,sls funsZ'k vkSj fu;e tkjh dju s dk vf/kdkj gksxk] tks bu fu;ekas ds mfpr dk;kZUo;u vkSj fu"iknu ds fy, vko';d gksaA Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ Hkkjr ljdkj ¼dkuwu vkSj U;k; ea=ky; vkSj/;k fons'k ea=ky; ;k ;fn vko';d gks rks x`g ea=ky; ;k Hkkjr ljdkj dk dksbZ vU; ea=ky;½ ds ijke'kZ ls fofHkUu fons'kh ns'kks a es a dkuwuh is'k s ds fu;eu es a vius led{kks a ;kuh oS/kkfud çkf/kdj.kks a ds lkFk fopkj&foe'kZ vkSj ijke'kZ dj ldrh gSA ;s ijke'kZ ikjLifjdrk ds fl)kra ij vk/kkfjr gksxa s ftldk mís'; Hkkjr es a dkuwuh is'ks dks c<k+ok nsuk vkSj etcwr djuk vkSj oS'ohdj.k ds lkFk rkyesy j[kuk gSA bldk mís'; dkuuw h i's ks ds fy, ,d thoar vkSj çHkkoh <kapk çnku djuk gS tks fofHkUu /keksZa] vkLFkkvks a vkSj O;fäxr dkuwuksa ds lkFk&lkFk ,d ns'k ls nlw j s n's k es a çokl dju s okys ykxs kas dh yxkrkj cnyrh t:jrks a dks iwjk dj lds Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ fons'k es a Hkkjrh; odhyks a vkSj y‚ QekasZ ds lkFk O;ogkj es a ikjLifjdrk lqfuf'pr dju s ds fy, ftEesnkj gSA fdlh Hkh fon's kh odhy ;k y‚ QeZ dk iathdj.k fdlh Hkh le; jí fd;k tk ldrk gS] ;fn fdlh lzksr ds ek/;e ls ifj"kn ds laKku es a ;g ckr vkrh gS fd Hkkjrh; odhyksa ;k Hkkjrh; y‚ QekasZ ds lkFk lacaf/kr led{k fon's kh n's k }kjk fdlh Hkh rjg ls HksnHkko fd;k tk jgk gSA iathdj.k dks jí dju s dk ,ls k dne lacaf/kr fons'kh odhy] fon's kh y‚ QeZ ;k lacfa/kr fon's kh ljdkj dks viuk i{k j[ku s dk volj çnku dju s ds ckn gh mBk;k tk,xkA bu fu;eksa ds vFkZ] O;k[;k ;k fu"iknu ds lac/a k es a fdlh Hkh lansg ;k fookn dh fLFkfr es]a Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ,ls s lHkh fooknkas dks gy dju s vkSj fuiVku s ds fy, vfare çkf/kdkjh gksxh vkSj mldk fu.kZ; vafre vkSj ck/;dkjh gksxkA i. O;fäxr fons'kh odhy%15]000 vefsjdh M‚yj ;k fons'kh odhy ds çkFkfed {ks=kf/kdkj es a lerqY; 'kqYd] tks Hkh vf/kd gkAs ii. fon's kh dkuwuh QeZ ¼lk>snkjh] ,y,yih ;k fuxekas lfgr½: 25]000 vesfjdh M‚yj ;k fon's kh QeZ ds çkFkfed {ks=kf/kdkj es a lerqY; 'kqYd] tks Hkh vf/kd gksA iii. ,dkf/kd fon's kh {ks=kf/kdkjks a ds fy, vfrfjä iathdj.k 'kqYd: & O;fäxr fon's kh odhykas ds fy, çfr {ks=kf/kdkj 5]000 vefsjdh M‚yjA & fon's kh dkuuw h QekasZ ds fy, çfr {ks=kf/kdkj 10]000 vesfjdh M‚yjA i. O;fäxr fon's kh odhy% 8]000 vesfjdh M‚yj ;k fons'kh odhy ds çkFkfed {ks=kf/kdkj esa lerqY; 'kqYd] tks Hkh vf/kd gkAs ii. fons'kh dkuuw h QeZ 15]000 vesfjdh M‚yj ;k fon's kh QeZ ds çkFkfed {ks=kf/kdkj es a lerqY; 'kqYd] tks Hkh vf/kd gksA iii. ,dkf/kd {ks=kf/kdkjkas ds fy, uohdj.k 'kqYd%[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 23 & O;fäxr fon's kh odhykas ds fy, çfr {ks=kf/kdkj 2]000 vefsjdh M‚yjA & fon's kh dkuuw h QekasZ ds fy, çfr {ks=kf/kdkj 5]000 vesfjdh M‚yjA i. O;fäxr fon's kh odhy çfr ?kks"k.kk 3]000 vesfjdh M‚yjA ii. fons'kh dkuwuh QeZ çfr ?kks"k.kk 6]000 vesfjdh M‚yjA iii. vfrfjä {k=s kf/kdkj% & O;fäxr fon's kh odhykas ds fy, çfr {ks=kf/kdkj 1]000 vefsjdh M‚yjA & fon's kh dkuuw h QekasZ ds fy, çfr {ks=kf/kdkj 2]000 vesfjdh M‚yjA i. O;fäxr fon's kh odhy çfr uohdj.k 1]500 vesfjdh M‚yjA ii. fons'kh dkuwuh QeZ çfr uohdj.k 3]000 vesfjdh M‚yjA iii. vfrfjä {k=s kf/kdkj% & O;fäxr fon's kh odhykas ds fy, çfr {ks=kf/kdkj 500 vefsjdh M‚yjA & fon's kh dkuuw h QekasZ ds fy, çfr {ks=kf/kdkj 1]000 vesfjdh M‚yjA24 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] Hkkjr es a fon's kh odhykas vkSj fon's kh dkuwu QeksaZ ds ita hdj.k ds fy, vkons uA 1- vkosnd dh tkudkjh% ¼i½ vkons d dk iwjk uke ¼O;fäxr odhy ;k y‚ QeZ dk uke½% ¼ii½ vkosnd dk çdkj% (a) O;fäxr fon's kh odhy (b) fon's kh y‚ QeZ (c) Hkkjrh; odhy fon's kh odhy ds :i esa iathdj.k dh ekxa dj jgk gS (d) Hkkjrh; y‚ QeZ }kjk fons'kh y‚ QeZ ds :i esa iathdj.k dh ekxa (iii) ;ksX;rk@iathdj.k dk çkFkfed {k=s kf/kdkj% (iv) ;kXs ;rk@iathdj.k ds vfrfjä {k=s kf/kdkj ¼;fn dksbZ gk½s % (v) ç/kku dk;kZy; dk irk ¼x`g n's k eas½% (vi) Hkkjr es a çLrkfor dk;kZy; dk irk ¼;fn ykxw gk½s % (vii) laidZ fooj.k% (a) Qkus % (b) bZesy% (c) osclkbV% (viii) dkuwuh bdkbZ çdkj ¼QekasZ ds fy,½% lk>snkjh@,y,yih@fuxe@vU; ¼fufnZ"V djsa½ (ix) jkT; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ukekda u ¼Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvkas ds fy,½% (x) vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds varxZr ukekda u la[;k% (xi) Hkkjr es a lfØ; çSfDVl dk çek.k ¼U;wure 5 o"kZ½% ¼çklafxd nLrkots layXu djsa½ (i) çkFkfed {k=s kf/kdkj ds l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls iathdj.k@çkf/kdj.k dk çek.ki=% ¼çekf.kr çfr layXu djas½ (ii) vfrfjä {k=s kf/kdkj ds l{ke çkf/kdkfj;ksa ls çek.k i= ¼;fn dksbZ gk½s % ¼çekf.kr çfr;k a layXu djs½a (iii) x`g {k=s kf/kdkj eas dkuwuh vH;kl dh vuqefr% eqdnesckth@xSj&eqdnesckth@nksuksa (iv) x`g {k=s kf/kdkj esa lfØ; çSfDVl dk çek.k% ¼çklafxd nLrkost layXu djas½ fons'kh iathdj.k pkgu s okys Hkkjrh; odhykas vkSj Hkkjrh; dkuuw QeksZa ds fy,%[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 25 (v) fons'kh {k=s kf/kdkj esa ikjLifjd O;ogkj dk çek.k% ¼çekf.kr çfr layXu djs½a (vi) l{ke fon's kh çkf/kdkjh ls vukifÙk çek.k i=% ¼çekf.kr çfr layXu djas½ (i) Hkkjr esa çLrkfor dkuwuh vH;kl dh ç—fr% xSj&eqdnesckth@vra jkZ"Vªh; e/;LFkrk @ fon's kh dkuuw lykgdkj @ varjkZ"Vªh; dkuuw ijke'kZ (i) bfPNr vH;kl ds fof'k"V {k=s % (a) d‚iksZjsV vkSj okf.kfT;d dkuuw (b) varjkZ"Vªh; e/;LFkrk (c) ckSf)d laink (d) la;qä foy; (e) vU; ¼fufnZ"V djsa½ (iii) Hkkjr es a çSfDVl dh bfPNr vof/k% vLFkk;h@LFkk;h (iv) Hkkjr esa çLrkfor dk;kZy; LFkku ¼;fn ykxw gks½% (i) Hkkjrh; odhyks a ;k Hkkjrh; dkuwuh QeksZa ds lkFk ekStwnk ;k çLrkfor lk>snkjh ¼;fn dkbs Z gks½% lk>snkjh le>kSrs dk fooj.k çnku djasA (ii) jsQjy O;oLFkk dk fooj.k ¼;fn dksbZ gk½s % fon's kh iathdj.k pkgu s okys Hkkjrh; odhyksa ;k Hkkjrh; dkuuw QeksZa ds fy, (iii) fons'kh odhykas ;k fons'kh dkuwuh QeksZa ds lkFk çLrkfor lk>snkjh dk fooj.k% çklafxd nLrkost miyC/k djk,Aa (i) Hkkjrh; odhykas ds lkFk ikjLifjd O;ogkj lqfuf'pr dju s ds fy, x`g {k=s kf/kdkj es a l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls çek.k i=% ¼çekf.kr çfr layXu djsa½ (ii) x`g {k=s kf/kdkj es a Hkkjrh; odhykas ds fy, ykxw 'kqYd lajpukvks a dk fooj.k% ¼çekf.kr çfr layXu djas½ (iii) x`g {ks=kf/kdkj l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls vukifÙk çek.k i= ¼,uvkslh½% ¼çekf.kr çfr layXu djsa½ fon's kh iathdj.k pkgu s okys Hkkjrh; odhyksa vkSj Hkkjrh; dkuuw QeksZa ds fy,% (iv) y{; {ks=kf/kdkj es a ikjLifjd çko/kkuks a dk fooj.k% ¼çekf.kr çfr layXu djas½ (i) x`g {k=s kf/kdkj eas dkbs Z vkijkf/kd nk"skflf) ;k O;kolkf;d dnkpkj u gksu s dh ?kks"k.kk% ¼'kiFki= layXu djs½a (ii) dksbZ vuq'kklukRed dk;Zokgh yafcr u gkus s dh ?kk"sk.kk% ¼'kiFki= layXu djs½a (iii) Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds fofu;ekas vkSj vkpkj lafgrk dk ikyu dju s dk opu% ¼'kiFk i= layXu djs½a (iv) Hkkjrh; dkuwuks a vkSj fofu;ekas ds vuqikyu dh ?kks"k.kk djus okyk 'kiFki=% fon's kh iathdj.k pkgu s okys Hkkjrh; odhyksa vkSj Hkkjrh; dkuuw QeksZa ds fy,% (v) fons'kh {k=s kf/kdkj dkuuw kas vkSj fofu;ekas ds vuqikyu dh ?kks"k.kk dju s okyk 'kiFki=%26 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] (i) iathdj.k 'kqYd Hkqxrku fooj.k% ¼Hkqxrku dk çek.k layXu djsa½ (ii) lqj{kk tek Hkqxrku fooj.k% ¼Hkqxrku dk çek.k layXu djsa½ (iii) xSj&okilh ;kXs ; çfØ;k 'kqYd Hkqxrku fooj.k% ¼Hkqxrku dk çek.k layXu djsa½ fon's kh iathdj.k pkgu s okys Hkkjrh; odhyksa vkSj Hkkjrh; dkuuw QeksZa ds fy,% (iv) fon's kh {ks=kf/kdkj es a 'kqYd lajpuk dk çek.k% (i) x`g {k=s kf/kdkj eas dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s ds fy, çkf/kdj.k ds çek.k i= dh çekf.kr çfr (ii) vfrfjä {k=s kf/kdkj ds l{ke çkf/kdkfj;kas ls çek.k i= ¼;fn ykxw gks½ (iii) x`g {k=s kf/kdkj eas lfØ; dkuwuh vH;kl dk çek.k (iv) x`g {k=s kf/kdkj ls ikjLifjd O;ogkj dk çek.k i= (v) x`g {k=s kf/kdkj l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls vukifÙk çek.k i= ¼,uvkslh½ (vi) dksbZ vkijkf/kd nk"skflf) ;k vuq'kklukRed dkjZokbZ u gksu s dk 'kiFki= (vii) Hkkjrh; dkuwukas vkSj fofu;ekas ds vuqikyu dh ?kks"k.kk (viii) Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds fu;eks a vkSj vkpkj lafgrk dk ikyu djus dk opu (ix) çLrkfor ;k ekStwnk lg;ksx vkSj lk>snkjh dk fooj.k (x) iathdj.k 'kqYd] lqj{kk tek vkSj çfØ;k 'kqYd ds Hkqxrku dk çek.k (xi) jkT; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ukekda u çek.ki= ¼fons'k esa iathdj.k pkgu s okys Hkkjrh; odhyksa ds fy,½ (xii) fon's kh {k=s kf/kdkj es a Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvkas ds fy, ikjLifjd O;ogkj dk çek.k (i) eSa@ge ?kks"k.kk djr s gSa fd bl vkosnu esa nh xbZ lHkh tkudkjh esjs@gekj s Kku ds vuqlkj lR; ,oa lVhd gSA (ii) eSa@ge çLrqr dh xbZ tkudkjh vkSj nLrkots ks a dh çkekf.kdrk ds laca/k es a Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk fdlh Hkh iNw rkN ;k lR;kiu ds fy, lgefr nrs s gSaA (iii) eSa@ge opu nsr s gSa fd tc rd Li"V :i ls vuqefr u nh tk,] eSa@ge Hkkjrh; dkuwu dk vH;kl ugha djsxa s vFkok Hkkjrh; U;k;ky;kas] U;k;kf/kdj.kkas ;k oS/kkfud çkf/kdj.kks a ds le{k mifLFkr ugha gksxa sA (iv) eSa@ge le>r s gSa fd Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk fu/kkZfjr fu;ekas vkSj fofu;eks a dk ikyu u djus ij iathdj.k fuyafcr ;k jí fd;k tk ldrk gSA (i) vkosnd dk uke ¼dkuwuh QeZ ds ekey s es a çkf/k—r gLrk{kjdrkZ½% (ii) inuke ¼;fn ykxw gk½s % (iii) gLrk{kj% (iv) fnukad% (v) LFkku%[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 27 (i) vkosnu çkfIr dh frfFk% (ii) vkosnu lanHkZ la[;k% (iii) lR;kiu fLFkfr% Loh—r @ vLoh—r (iv) vuqekns u@vLoh—fr dh frfFk% (v) iathdj.k la[;k ¼;fn Loh—r gk½s % (vi) fVIif.k;k¡@'krsZa ¼;fn dkbs Z gks½% (vii) uke% (viii) inuke% (ix) gLrk{kj% (x) lhy% (i) vkosnu lHkh lgk;d nLrkots ks a ds lkFk nk s çfr;ksa eas çLrqr fd;k tkuk pkfg,A (ii) iathdj.k 'kqYd] lqj{kk tek vkSj xSj&okilh;ksX; çfØ;k 'kqYd ds fy, Hkqxrku jlhnsa layXu dh tkuh pkfg,A (iii) vkosnu O;fäxr :i ls] dwfj;j ds ek/;e ls] bZesy ds ek/;e ls] foreignregistration@barcouncilofindia.org ;;k bci-foreign-register@gmail.com ij ;k byDs Vª‚fud :i ls Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds fufnZ"V v‚uykbu fyad@iksVZy ds ek/;e ls tek fd, tk ldrs gSaA28 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] (i) vkosnd dk iwjk uke ¼O;fäxr odhy ;k y‚ QeZ dk uke½% (ii) vkosnd dk çdkj% (a) O;fäxr fons'kh odhy (b) fon's kh y‚ QeZ (C) Hkkjrh; odhy fon's kh odhy ds :i es a uohuhdj.k dh ekxa dj jg s gSa (d) Hkkjrh; y‚ QeZ }kjk fon's kh y‚ QeZ ds :i es a uohuhdj.k dh ekxa (iii) ;kXs ;rk@iathdj.k dk çkFkfed {k=s kf/kdkj% (iv) ;kXs ;rk@iathdj.k ds vfrfjä {k=s kf/kdkj ¼;fn dksbZ gk½s % (v) Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk tkjh iathdj.k la[;k% (vi) ç/kku dk;kZy; dk irk ¼x`g n's k eas½% (vii) Hkkjr e sa ekStwnk dk;kZy; dk irk ¼;fn ykxw gk½s % (viii) laidZ fooj.k% (a) Qkus % (b) bZesy% (c) osclkbV% (ix) dkuwuh bdkbZ çdkj ¼QekasZ ds fy,½% lk>snkjh@,y,yih@fuxe vU; ¼fufnZ"V djas½ (x) jkT; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ukekadu ¼Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvksa ds fy,½% (xi) vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds varxZr ukekadu la[;k% (xii) Hkkjr e sa lfØ; çSfDVl dk çek.k ¼U;wure 5 o"kZ½% ¼çklafxd nLrkots layXu djs½a (i) çkFkfed {k=s kf/kdkj ds l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls iathdj.k@çkf/kdj.k dk çek.ki=% ¼çekf.kr çfr layXu djas½ (ii) vfrfjä {ks=kf/kdkj ds l{ke çkf/kdkfj;kas ls çek.k i= ¼;fn dkbs Z gks½% ¼çekf.kr çfr;k a layXu djas½ (iii) x`g {k=s kf/kdkj es a dkuwuh vH;kl dh vuqefr% eqdnesckth@xSj&eqdnesckth@nksuksa (iv) x`g {k=s kf/kdkj es a lfØ; çSfDVl dk çek.k ¼fiNys iathdj.k@uohuhdj.k ds ckn ls½% ¼çklafxd nLrkots layXu djsa½[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 29 fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh dkuwu QeZ ds :i esa uohuhdj.k pkgu s okys Hkkjrh; odhyksa vkSj Hkkjrh; dkuwu QeksaZ ds fy,% (v) fon's kh {ks=kf/kdkj es a ikjLifjd O;ogkj dk çek.k% ¼çekf.kr çfr layXu djs½a (vi) l{ke fons'kh çkf/kdkjh ls vukifÙk çek.k i=% ¼çekf.kr çfr layXu djas½ (i) Hkkjr es a tkjh dkuwuh vH;kl dh ç—fr% xSj&eqdnesckth@vra jkZ"Vªh; e/;LFkrk@fon's kh dkuwu lykgdkj@ vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwu ijke'kZ (ii) Hkkjr esa tkjh vH;kl ds fof'k"V {ks=% (a) d‚iksZjsV vkSj okf.kfT;d dkuuw (b) varjkZ"Vªh; e/;LFkrk (c) ckSf)d laink (d) la;qä m|e vkSj foy; (e) vU; ¼fufnZ"V djsa½ ¼iii½ Hkkjr esa fujarj vH;kl dh vof/k ¼fiNys uohuhdj.k ds ckn ls½% ¼iv½ Hkkjr esa dk;kZy; LFkku ¼;fn ykxw gks½% 4 ¼i½ Hkkjrh; odhyks a ;k Hkkjrh; dkuwuh QeksZa ¼;fn dksbZ gks½ ds lkFk ekStwnk ;k çLrkfor lk>snkjh% lk>snkjh le>kSrs dk fooj.k çnku djasA ¼ii½ jsQjy O;oLFkk dk fooj.k ¼;fn dksbZ gk½s % fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh dkuwu QeZ ds :i esa uohuhdj.k pkgu s okys Hkkjrh; odhyksa ;k Hkkjrh; dkuuw QeksZa ds fy,% ¼iii½ fon's kh odhykas ;k fons'kh dkuuw h QeksaZ ds lkFk çLrkfor lk>snkjh dk fooj.k% çklafxd nLrkost miyC/k djk,Aa ¼i½ Hkkjrh; odhyks a ds lkFk ikjLifjd O;ogkj lqfuf'pr dju s ds fy, x`g {k=s kf/kdkj es a l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls çek.k i=% ¼çekf.kr çfr layXu djsa½ ¼ii½ x`g {k=s kf/kdkj eas Hkkjrh; odhykas ds fy, ykxw 'kqYd lajpukvks a dk fooj.k% ¼çekf.kr çfr layXu djas½ ¼iii½ x`g {k=s kf/kdkj l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls vukifÙk çek.k i= ¼,uvkslh½% ¼çekf.kr çfr layXu djsa½ fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh dkuwu QeZ ds :i esa uohuhdj.k pkgu s okys Hkkjrh; odhyksa vkSj Hkkjrh; dkuwu QeksaZ ds fy,% ¼iv½ y{; {k=s kf/kdkj esa ikjLifjd çko/kkuks a dk fooj.k% ¼çekf.kr çfr layXu djas½ ¼i½ x`g {k=s kf/kdkj es a dkbs Z vkijkf/kd nk"skflf) ;k O;kolkf;d dnkpkj u gkus s dh ?kk"sk.kk% ¼'kiFki= layXu djs½a ¼ii½ dkbs Z vuq'kklukRed dk;Zokgh yafcr u gkus s dh ?kk"sk.kk% ¼'kiFk i= layXu djsa½ ¼iii½ Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds fofu;ekas vkSj vkpkj lafgrk dk ikyu dju s dk opu% ¼'kiFk i= layXu djs½a ¼iv½ Hkkjrh; dkuwuksa vkSj fofu;eks a ds vuqikyu dh ?kk"sk.kk dju s okyk 'kiFk i=%30 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh dkuwu QeZ ds :i esa uohuhdj.k pkgu s okys Hkkjrh; odhyksa vkSj Hkkjrh; dkuwu QeksaZ ds fy,% ¼v½ fons'kh {k=s kf/kdkj dkuuw kas vkSj fofu;eksa ds vuqikyu dh ?kks"k.kk dju s okyk 'kiFk i=% ¼i½ uohdj.k 'kqYd Hkqxrku fooj.k% ¼Hkqxrku dk çek.k layXu djsa½ ¼ii½ lqj{kk tek Hkqxrku fooj.k ¼;fn ykxw gks½% ¼Hkqxrku dk çek.k layXu djs½a ¼iii½ xSj&okilh ;kXs ; çfØ;k 'kqYd Hkqxrku fooj.k% ¼Hkqxrku dk çek.k layXu djsa½ fon's kh odhy ;k fon's kh dkuwu QeZ ds :i esa uohuhdj.k pkgu s okys Hkkjrh; odhyksa vkSj Hkkjrh; dkuwu QeksaZ ds fy,% ¼iv½ fon's kh {k=s kf/kdkj es a 'kqYd lajpuk dk çek.k% ¼i½ x`g {k=s kf/kdkj es a dkuwu dk vH;kl dju s ds fy, çkf/kdj.k ds çek.k i= dh çekf.kr çfrA ¼ii½ vfrfjä {ks=kf/kdkj ds l{ke çkf/kdkfj;kas ls çek.k i= ¼;fn ykxw gks½A ¼iii½ x`g {k=s kf/kdkj eas lfØ; dkuwuh vH;kl dk çek.kA ¼vfare iathdj.k ds ckn ls½ ¼iv½ x`g {k=s kf/kdkj ls ikjLifjd mipkj dk çek.k i=A ¼v½ x`g {k=s kf/kdkj l{ke çkf/kdkjh ls vukifÙk çek.k i=A ¼,uvkslh½ ¼vi½ dkbs Z vkijkf/kd nk"skflf) ;k vuq'kklukRed dkjZokbZ u gksu s dk 'kiFki=A ¼vii½ Hkkjrh; dkuwuksa vkSj fofu;ekas ds vuqikyu dh ?kks"k.kkA ¼viii½ Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds fu;eks a vkSj vkpkj lafgrk dk ikyu djus dk opuA ¼ix½ çLrkfor ;k ekStwnk lg;kxs vkSj lk>snkjh dk fooj.kA ¼x½ uohuhdj.k 'kqYd] lqj{kk tek vkSj çfØ;k 'kqYd ds Hkqxrku dk çek.kA ¼xi½ jkT; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ukekda u çek.ki=A ¼fon's kh uohuhdj.k pkgu s okys Hkkjrh; odhykas ds fy,½ ¼xii½ fon's kh {k=s kf/kdkj es a Hkkjrh; vf/koäkvks a ds fy, ikjLifjd O;ogkj dk çek.kA ¼i½ eSa@ge ?kks"k.kk djr s gSa fd bl vkosnu esa nh xbZ lHkh tkudkjh esjs@gekj s Kku ds vuqlkj lR; ,oa lVhd gSA ¼ii½ eSa@ge çLrqr dh xbZ tkudkjh vkSj nLrkots ks a dh çkekf.kdrk ds laca/k es a Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk fdlh Hkh iNw rkN ;k lR;kiu ds fy, lgefr nrs s gSaA ¼iii½ eSa@ge ;g opu nsrs gSa fd tc rd Li"V :i ls vuqefr u nh tk,] eSa@ge Hkkjrh; dkuuw dk vH;kl ugha djsxa s vFkok Hkkjrh; U;k;ky;ksa] U;k;kf/kdj.kkas ;k oS/kkfud çkf/kdj.kkas ds le{k mifLFkr ugh a gksxa sA ¼iv½ eSa@ge le>r s gSa fd Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ }kjk fu/kkZfjr fu;ekas vkSj fofu;eksa dk ikyu u djus ij iathdj.k fuyafcr ;k jí fd;k tk ldrk gSA ¼i½ vkosnd dk uke ¼dkuwuh QeZ ds ekey s esa çkf/k—r gLrk{kjdrkZ½% ¼ii½ inuke ¼;fn ykxw gks½% ¼iii½ gLrk{kj%[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 31 ¼iv½ fnukad% ¼v½ LFkku% ¼i½ vkosnu çkfIr dh frfFk% ¼ii½ vkosnu lanHkZ la[;k% ¼iii½ lR;kiu fLFkfr% Loh—r@vLoh—r ¼iv½ vuqeksnu@vLoh—fr dh frfFk% ¼v½ ita hdj.k la[;k ¼;fn vuqekfsnr gks½% ¼vi½ fVIif.k;k@a 'krsaZ ¼;fn dkbs Z gks½% ¼vii½ uke% ¼viii½ inuke% ¼ix½ gLrk{kj% ¼x½ eqgj% ¼i½ vkosnu lHkh lgk;d nLrkots ks a ds lkFk nk s çfr;ksa eas çLrqr fd;k tkuk pkfg,A ¼ii½ uohdj.k 'kqYd] lqj{kk tek vkSj xSj&okilh ;ksX; çfØ;k 'kqYd ds fy, Hkqxrku jlhns a layXu dh tkuh pkfg,A ¼iii½ vkons u O;fäxr :i ls] dwfj;j ds ek/;e ls] foreign-renewal@barcouncilofindia.org at bci- foreign-renewal@gmail.com ij bZesy }kjk ;k Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds fufnZ"V v‚uykbu fyad@iksVZy ds ek/;e ls bysDVª‚fud :i ls çLrqr fd, tk ldrs gSaA32 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] ¼i½ vkosnd dk iwjk uke ¼O;fäxr odhy ;k y‚ QeZ dk uke½ ¼ii½ vkosnd dk çdkj ¼aaa ½ O;fäxr fons'kh odhy ¼b½ fons'kh y‚ QeZ ¼iii½ ;kXs ;rk@iathdj.k dk çkFkfed {k=s kf/kdkj ¼iv½ ;kXs ;rk@iathdj.k ds vfrfjä {k=s kf/kdkj ¼;fn dksbZ gk½s % ¼v½ ç/kku dk;kZy; dk irk ¼x`g n's k eas½A ¼vi½ Hkkjr esa çLrkfor dk;kZy; dk irk ¼;fn ykxw gk½s % ¼vii½ laidZ fooj.k% ¼a½ Qkus % ¼b½ bZesy% ¼c½ ocs lkbV% FIFO ¼i½ Hkkjr es a çokl dh bfPNr vof/k ¼rkjh[ks a fufnZ"V djs½a % ¼ii½ fiNys 12 eghuksa ds nkSjku Hkkjr es a jgu s dh dqy vof/k% ¼iii½ çLrkfor dkuwuh dk;Z dh ç—fr% ¼a½ fons'kh dkuwu ij dkuwuh lykg ¼b½ varjkZ"Vªh; e/;LFkrk ¼c½ dkuwuh ijke'kZ ¼d½ vU; ¼fufnZ"V djsa½ ¼iv½ fof'k"V dkuwuh {k=s 'kkfey ¼a½ d‚iksZjsV vkSj okf.kfT;d dkuuw ¼b½ varjkZ"Vªh; e/;LFkrk ¼c½ ckSf)d laink ¼d½ la;qä m|e vkSj foy; ¼e½- vU; ¼fufnZ"V djsa½[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 33 (i) xzkgd fooj.k ¼a½ xzkgd dk uke% ¼b½ irk% ¼c½ laidZ tkudkjh% (ii) ;k=k dk mís'; ¼dkuwuh dk;Z dh ç—fr vkSj {ks=kf/kdkj fufnZ"V djsa½% ¼i½ ¶ykbZ&bu ¶ykbZ&vkmV ?kks"k.kk 'kqYd Hkqxrku fooj.k ¼Hkqxrku dk çek.k layXu djas½ ¼ii½ lqj{kk tek Hkqxrku fooj.k ¼Hkqxrku dk çek.k layXu djs½a ¼iii½ xSj&okilh;kXs ; çfØ;k 'kqYd Hkqxrku fooj.k ¼Hkqxrku dk çek.k layXu djas½ ¼i½ eSa/ge ?kk"sk.kk djr s gSa fd Hkkjr es a gekjk çokl fon's kh dkuwu ;k vra jkZ"Vªh; dkuwu ds lac/a k eas dkuwuh lykg] ijke'kZ ;k e/;LFkrk lsok,a çnku dju s ds mís'; ls gS vkSj ;g Hkkjrh; dkuwu dk vH;kl ugh a gSA ¼ii½ eSa@ge ?kks"k.kk djrs gSa fd ¶ykbZ&bu ¶ykbZ&vkmV çko/kkuks a ds vra xZr Hkkjr esa jgus dh dqy vof/k 12 eghu s dh vof/k ds Hkhrj 60 fnuks a ls vf/kd ugh a gkxs hA ¼iii½ eSa@ge dkuwuh lsok,a çnku dju s ds mís'; ls Hkkjr esa dksbZ dk;kZy;] cqfu;knh <kpa k ;k fu;fer mifLFkfr LFkkfir] lapkfyr ;k j[kj[kko ugha dju s dk opu nsrk@nrs h gaw@nsr s gSaA ¼iv½ eSa@ge le>r s gSa fd Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ?kksf"kr mís'; vkSj Bgjus dh vof/k dh çkekf.kdrk dh tkap vkSj lR;kiu djus dk vf/kdkj lqjf{kr j[krk gSA ¼v½ eSa@ge fon's kh odhykas vkSj fons'kh dkuwuh QeksaZ ds fy, vkpkj lafgrk lfgr Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ fu;eksa ds rgr lHkh ykxw fu;eks a vkSj fofu;ekas dk ikyu dju s ds fy, lgefr nrs s gSaA ¼i½ vkosnd dk uke ¼dkuwuh QeZ ds ekey s esa çkf/k—r gLrk{kjdrkZ½% ¼ii½ inuke ¼;fn ykxw gks½% ¼iii½ gLrk{kj ¼iv½ fnukad% ¼v½ LFkku% ¼i½ ?kk"s k.kk çkfIr dh frfFk% ¼ii½ ?kks"k.kk lanHkZ la[;k% ¼iii½ lR;kiu fLFkfr% Loh—r@vLoh—r ¼iv½ fVIif.k;k¡@'krsZa ¼;fn dkbs Z gks½% ¼v½ uke% ¼vi½ inuke% ¼vii½ gLrk{kj%34 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] ¼viii½ fCyLVj lhy% ¼i½ ?kk"s k.kki= dk s lHkh lgk;d nLrkostksa ds lkFk nks çfr;kas es a çLrqr fd;k tkuk pkfg,A ¼ii½ ¶ykbZ&bu ¶ykbZ&vkmV ?kks"k.kk 'kqYd] lqj{kk tek vkSj xSj&okilh ;kXs ; çfØ;k 'kqYd ds fy, Hkqxrku jlhnsa layXu dh tkuh pkfg,A ¼iii½ vkons u O;fäxr :i ls] dwfj;j ds ek/;e ls] bZesy fifo@barcouncilofindia.org, at bci.fifo@gmail.com, ij ;k bysDVª‚fud :i ls Hkkjrh; fofèkK ifj"kn~ ds fufnZ"V v‚uykbu fyad@iksVZy ds ek/;e ls tek fd, tk ldrs gSaA ¼iv½ vkons d dk s Hkkjr esa jgu s dh vof/k ds nkSjku ?kks"k.kk dh ,d çfr j[kuh gksxhA Jheark s lsu] iz/kku lfpo [जवज्ञापन-III/4/असा./94/2025-26] BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 13th May, 2025 F. No. BCI:D: 3335/2025.—The General Council of Bar Council of India hereby resolves to amend the Bar Council of India Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022, earlier gazetted on 10th March, 2023. The amended rules and regulations are approved by the Council and shall come into effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette. Objects and Reasons: 1. In India Legal profession is treated as a noble profession. Legal Profession is not treated as a commercial activity or contract of service in India. Law is not a trade, and briefs no merchandise so the leaven of commercial competition or procurement should not vulgarize the legal profession (Hon’ble Justice Krishnairyer, V.R.) 2. Under the Indian Constitution, the legal profession is fundamentally distinct from trade and commerce in its objectives, governance, and societal role. While trade and commerce, protected under Article 19(1)(g) and regulated by Article 301, focus on economic activities such as profit generation, consumer satisfaction, and the promotion of free markets governed by principles of supply and demand, the legal profession transcends these commercial objectives. Recognized as a noble profession, the legal field is rooted in fiduciary and ethical responsibilities aimed at upholding justice and constitutional values, as emphasized in Article 39A, which ensures equal access to justice. Regulated by the Bar Council of India under the Advocates Act, 1961, the legal profession is dedicated to serving public interest and maintaining the Rule of Law, rather than operating as a commercial enterprise. This distinction was reinforced by the Supreme Court in Bar of Indian Lawyers v. D.K. Gandhi PS National Institute of Communicable Diseases and Anr., delivered on May 14, 2024, which excluded advocates from the purview of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA) by categorizing their services as "contracts of personal service" instead of "contracts for service." This judgment, which overturned a previous ruling by the NCDRC, highlights the unique advocate-client relationship built on trust, confidentiality, and professional ethics, and resolves a longstanding debate by affirming the non-commercial nature of legal services. The constitutional framework further emphasizes this distinction through the Seventh Schedule, with trade and commerce governed under the Union List (Entries 41 and 42), granting the Union exclusive authority over inter-state and international trade. In contrast, the legal profession is addressed under Union List Entries 77 and 78, while aspects of professional conduct also fall under the Concurrent List, and Union law i.e. Advocates Act shall prevail in case of conflict.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 35 In essence, while trade and commerce prioritize economic growth and profit, the legal profession is dedicated to justice, ethical responsibility, and adherence to constitutional principles, making it a cornerstone of India’s democratic framework. 3. In the opinion of the Bar Council of India, the legal profession in India has to rise to the occasion to address the global changes in the legal arena brought about by the large scale migration of people between countries, a phenomenon unprecedented in earlier times. The world is becoming a global village. 4. International trade and commerce are advancing at a rapid pace. The demand for an open, responsive, and receptive legal professional mechanism in India from clients and businesses operating in international and cross-border markets is growing significantly. The expansion of international legal work, the globalization of legal practices, and the increasing internationalization of law are becoming highly relevant to the growth and evolution of the legal profession and practices in India. 5. The Bar Council of India initially opposed the entry of foreign lawyers and foreign law firms into India in any form. However, between 2007 and 2014, during Joint Consultative Conferences held with the Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen, and Chairmen of the Executive Committees of all State Bar Councils in India, the legal fraternity authorized the Bar Council of India to engage in dialogue and interaction with the Government of India (Ministry of Law and Justice and Ministry of Trade and Commerce) as well as with law councils and law societies of foreign countries. The purpose of these discussions was to explore the potential and prospects of allowing foreign lawyers to practice law in India, particularly in the fields of foreign law and diverse international legal issues in non-litigious matters, based on the principle of reciprocity. The Bar Council of India has been actively pursuing this mandate. In the interim, a significant judgment was delivered by the Bombay High Court on December 16, 2009, in Lawyers Collective v. Bar Council of India. The Court held that the Reserve Bank of India was not justified in granting permission to foreign law firms to open liaison offices in India. Furthermore, the Court interpreted the expression "to practice the profession of law" under Section 29 of the Advocates Act, 1961, as encompassing both litigious and non-litigious matters. Consequently, it ruled that individuals or entities practicing non-litigious legal matters in India are also required to comply with the provisions of the Advocates Act, 1961. 6. The Madras High Court delivered a Judgment on 21.12.2012 in A.K. Balaji Versus Govt. of India in WP 5614 of 2004, and M.P. Nos. 1, 3 to 5,which, interalia, held as follows:- Para 63-“After giving our anxious consideration to the matter, both on facts and on law, we come to the following conclusion:- (i) Foreign law firms or foreign lawyers cannot practice the profession of law in India either on the litigation or non-litigation side, unless they fulfill the requirement of the Advocates Act, 1961 and the Bar Council of India Rules. (ii) However, there is no bar either in the Act or the Rules for the foreign law firms or foreign lawyers to visit India for a temporary period on a "fly in and fly out" basis, for the purpose of giving legal advise to their clients in India regarding foreign law or their own system of law and on diverse international legal issues. (iii) Moreover, having regard to the aim and object of the International Commercial Arbitration introduced in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, foreign lawyers cannot be debarred to come to India and conduct arbitration proceedings in respect of disputes arising out of a contract relating to international commercial arbitration. (iv) The B.P.O. Companies providing wide range of customised and integrated services and functions to its customers like word-processing, secretarial support, transcription services, proof-reading services, travel desk support services, etc. do not come within the purview of the Advocates Act, 1961 or the Bar Council of India Rules. However, in the event of any complaint made against these B.P.O. Companies violating the provisions of the Act, the Bar Council of India may take appropriate action against such erring companies.” 2010 (2) Mah LJ 726 7. The Bombay High Court, in Lawyers Collective vs Bar Council of India in WP 1526 0f 1995, on the other hand, on 16th December, 2009 concluded as follows:36 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] “60. For all the aforesaid reasons, we hold that in the facts of the present case, the RBI was not justified in granting permission to the foreign law firms to open liaison offices in India under Section 29 of the 1973 Act. We further hold that the expressions 'to practise the profession of law' in Section 29 of the 1961 Act is wide enough to cover the persons practising in litigious matters as well as persons practising in non litigious matters and, therefore, to practise in non litigious matters in India, the respondent Nos. 12 to 14 were bound to follow the provisions contained in the 1961 Act. The petition is disposed of accordingly with no order as to costs.” 8. Both the above judgments were challenged in the Supreme Court. While Bar Council of India challenged the Judgment of the Madras High Court, Lawyers Collective challenged the judgment of Bombay High Court. When the matter against the judgment of the Madras High Court came up for hearing before the Supreme Court on 4th July, 2012, following interim order was passed. “In the meanwhile, it is clarified that Reserve Bank of India shall not grant any permission to the foreign law firms to open liaison offices in India under Section 29 of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973. It is also clarified that the expression "to practice the profession of law"under Section 29 of the Advocates Act, 1961 covers the persons practicing litigious matters as well as non-litigious matters other than contemplated in para 63(ii) of the impugned order and, therefore, to practice in non-litigious matters in India the foreign law firms, by whatever name called or described, shall be bound to follow the provisions contained in the Advocates Act, 1961.” The said order has thereafter continued and is still in force. 9. The Hon’ble Supreme Court vide Judgment dated 13.3.2018 disposed of the appeals in both matters under the Civil Appeal Nos. 7875-7879 of 2015 with Civil Appeal Nos. 7170 of 2015 and Civil Appeal Nos. 8028 of 2015 in Bar Council of India Vs. A. K. Balaji and Ors. after consideration of the issues and held that:- “37. We have considered the rival submissions. Questions for consideration mainly arise out of directions in para 63 of the Madras High Court judgment which have already been quoted in the beginning of this judgment. viz.: (i) Whether the expression ‘practice the profession of law’ includes only litigation practice or non-litigation practice also; (ii) Whether such practice by foreign law firms or foreign lawyers is permissible without fulfilling the requirements of Advocates Act and the Bar Council of India Rules; (iii) If not, whether there is a bar for the said law firms or lawyers to visit India on ‘fly in and fly out’ basis for giving legal advice regarding foreign law on diverse international legal issues; (iv) Whether there is no bar to foreign law firms and lawyers from conducting arbitration proceedings and disputes arising out of contracts relating to international commercial arbitration; (v) Whether BPO companies providing integrated services are not covered by the Advocates Act or the Bar Council of India rules. RE : (i) “38. In Pravin C. Shah versus K.A. Mohd. Ali, it was observed that right to practice is genus of which right to appear and conduct cases is specie. It was observed: “………The right of the advocate to practise envelopes a lot of acts to be performed by him in discharge of his professional duties. Apart form appearing in the courts he can be consulted by his clients, he can give his legal opinion whenever sought for, he can draft instruments, pleadings, affidavits or any other documents, he can participate in any conference involving legal discussions etc. ……” In Ex. Capt. Harish Uppal versus Union of India 18, same view was reiterated. “39. Ethics of the legal profession apply not only when an advocate appears before the Court. The same also apply to regulate practice outside the Court. Adhering to such Ethics is integral to the administration of justice. The professional standards laid down from time to time are required to be followed. Thus, we uphold the view that practice of law includes litigation as well as non litigation.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 37 RE : (ii) “40. We have already held that practicing of law includes not only appearance in courts but also giving of opinion, drafting of instruments, participation in conferences involving legal discussion. These are parts of non-litigation practice which is part of practice of law. Scheme in Chapter-IV of the Advocates Act makes it clear that advocates enrolled with the Bar Council alone are entitled to practice law, except as otherwise provided in any other law. All others can appear only with the permission of the court, authority or person before whom the proceedings are pending. Regulatory mechanism for conduct of advocates applies to non- litigation work also. The prohibition applicable to any person in India, other than advocate enrolled under the Advocates Act, certainly applies to any foreigner also. RE : (iii) “41. Visit of any foreign lawyer on fly in and fly out basis may amount to practice of law if it is on regular basis. A casual visit for giving advice may not be covered by the expression ‘practice’. Whether a particular visit is casual or frequent so as to amount to practice is a question of fact to be determined from situation to situation. Bar Council of India or Union of India are at liberty to make appropriate rules in this regard. We may, however, make it clear that the contention that the Advocates Act applies only if a person is practicing Indian law cannot be accepted. Conversely, plea that a foreign lawyer is entitled to practice foreign law in India without subjecting himself to the regulatory mechanism of the Bar Council of India Rules can also be not accepted. We do not find any merit in the contention that the Advocates Act does not deal with companies or firms and only individuals. If prohibition applies to an individual, it equally applies to group of individuals or juridical persons. RE: (iv) “42. It is not possible to hold that there is absolutely no bar to a foreign lawyer for conducting arbitrations in India. If the matter is governed by particular rules of an institution or if the matter notherwise falls under Section 32 or 33, there is no bar to conduct such proceedings in prescribed manner. If the matter is governed by an international commercial arbitration agreement, conduct of proceedings may fall under Section 32 or 33 read with the provisions of the Arbitration Act. Even in such cases, Code of Conduct, if any, applicable to the legal profession in India has to be followed. It is for the Bar Council of India or Central Government to make a specific provision in this regard, if considered appropriate. RE: (v) “43. The BPO companies providing range of customized and integrated services and functions to its customers may not violate the provisions of the Advocates Act, only if the activities in pith and substance do not amount to practice of law. The manner in which they are styled may not be conclusive. As already explained, if their services do not directly or indirectly amount to practice of law, the Advocates Act may not apply. This is a matter which may have to be dealt with on case to case basis having regard to a fact situation. “44. In view of above, we uphold the view of the Bombay High Court and Madras High Court in para 63 (i) of the judgment to the effect that foreign law firms/companies or foreign lawyers cannot practice profession of law in India either in the litigation or in non-litigation side (Explanation-unless they fulfill the requirement of the Advocates Act, 1961 and the Bar Council of India Rules), derived from conjoint reading of The Madras High Court Judgment on 21.12.2012 in A.K. Balaji Versus Govt. of India and the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s Judgment dated 13.3.2018 disposing of the appeals in both matters in Bar Council of India Vs. A. K. Balaji and Ors.). We, however, modify the direction of the Madras High Court in Para 63(ii) that there was no bar for the foreign law firms or foreign lawyers to visit India for a temporary period on a “fly in and fly out” basis for the purpose of giving legal advice to their clients in India regarding foreign law or their own system of law and on diverse international legal issues. We hold that the expression “fly in and fly out” will only cover a casual visit not amounting to “practice”. In case of a dispute whether a foreign lawyer was limiting himself to “fly in and fly out” on casual basis for the purpose of giving legal advice to their clients in India regarding foreign law or their own system of law and on diverse international legal issues or whether in substance he was doing practice which is prohibited can be determined by the Bar Council of India.38 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] However, the Bar Council of India or Union of India will be at liberty to make appropriate Rules in this regard including extending Code of Ethics being applicable even to such cases. 45. We also modify the direction in Para 63 (iii) that foreign lawyers cannot be debarred from coming to India to conduct arbitration proceedings in respect of disputes arising out of a contract relating to international commercial arbitration. We hold that there is no absolute right of the foreign lawyer to conduct arbitration proceedings in respect of disputes arising out of a contract relating to international commercial arbitration. If the Rules of Institutional Arbitration apply or the matter is covered by the provisions of the Arbitration Act, foreign lawyers may not be debarred from conducting arbitration proceedings arising out of international commercial arbitration in view of Sections 32 and 33 of the Advocates Act. However, they will be governed by code of conduct applicable to the legal profession in India. Bar Council of India or the Union of India are at liberty to frame rules in this regard. 46. We also modify the direction of the Madras High Court in Para 63(iv) that the B.P.O. Companies providing wide range of customized and integrated services and functions to its customers like word processing, secretarial support, transcription services, proof reading services, travel desk support services, etc. do not come within the purview of the Advocates Act, 1961 or the Bar Council of India Rules. We hold that mere label of such services cannot be treated as conclusive. If in pith and substance the services amount to practice of law, the provisions of the Advocates Act will apply and foreign law firms or foreign lawyers will not be allowed to do so.” 10. During discussions and deliberations involving the Law Society of England & Wales, governmental delegates from the United Kingdom, and the Secretary of the Department of Legal Affairs, Government of India, it was noted that Indian lawyers and law firms are permitted to establish themselves in England and Wales. They can practice Indian law, international law, and provide advice on English law. However, Indian lawyers are generally restricted from engaging in six reserved activities as outlined in the regulatory framework for foreign lawyers in the UK. These reserved activities include:(1) the right to audience/appearing before a court, (2) conducting litigation, (3) performing reserved instrument activities (such as drafting contracts for short leases, wills, agreements not intended to be executed as deeds, powers of attorney, or conveyancing of property), (4) probate activities, (5) administering oaths, and (6) performing notarial activities. The Bar Council/Bar Standards Board also allows a temporary call to the Bar for visiting advocates handling a specific case or series of cases before English courts. According to UK delegates, Indian lawyers only need to register as Registered Foreign Lawyers (RFL) if they enter partnerships with solicitors of England and Wales but they primarily remain under the regulatory authority of their Home Bar, i.e., the Bar Council of India. Additionally, there is an established pathway for Indian advocates to requalify in England and Wales through the Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE). This process includes provisions to apply for eligible exemptions, offering a structured approach for Indian lawyers to gain qualification as solicitors in the UK. The Bar Council of India may also think of introducing some Qualifying Exam for the purpose of eligibility and exemptions in similar manner, if it does not adversely effect the interest of Indian Lawyers/Law Firms and the Government of India. It is also to be noted that the Bar Council of India has entered into an MOU on 05.06.2023 with Bar Council of England and Wales and Law Society of England and Wales for exchange programs of Lawyers between both Jurisdictions. This strategic partnership aims to facilitate exchange programs for lawyers operating under both jurisdictions. Through these exchange programs, legal professionals from India and the United Kingdom will have the opportunity to share knowledge, expertise, and best practices in various areas of law. These initiatives are designed to enhance cross border understanding of legal systems, provide exposure to different judicial frameworks, and promote professional growth through collaboration and learning. Such exchanges not only contribute to the professional development of individual lawyers but also strengthen the bonds between the legal communities of the two nations, paving the way for future cooperation and mutual benefits in the realm of international law and practice. This partnership emphasises the growing importance of global legal networks in an increasingly interconnected world.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 39 The Bar Council of India is also keen to progress on the idea of an MoU between the Bar Council of India, the Government of India (through Ministry of Law and Justice) on one part and the Law Society of England and Wales, Government of U.K., Bar Council of England and Wales, on the other. The U.K. Delegates have also assured the Bar Council of India that the Authorities in U.K. are also keen and interested in the means of collaboration, cooperation and joint practice between Indian advocates and UK lawyers. 11. The time has come to make a decisive move on this issue. The Bar Council of India believes that opening up the legal profession in India to foreign lawyers, limited to the practice of foreign law, handling diverse international legal issues in non litigious matters, and participating in international arbitration cases will meaningfully contribute to the growth of the legal domain in India, ultimately benefiting Indian lawyers as well. It is noteworthy that the proficiency and standards of Indian lawyers are comparable to international standards, and the legal fraternity in India will be in advantageous if law practice in India is opened to foreign lawyers in a restricted, controlled, and regulated manner based on the principle of reciprocity. Such an approach would be mutually beneficial for both Indian and foreign lawyers, and these rules represent a step by the Bar Council of India in this direction. These rules will also address concerns about encouraging Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India and positioning the country as a hub for International Commercial Arbitration. Many countries have already allowed foreign lawyers to practice foreign law, handle diverse international legal issues, and engage in arbitration matters within their jurisdictions under restricted and well-defined conditions. 12. Taking a comprehensive view, the Bar Council of India has resolved to implement these Rules, enabling foreign lawyers and foreign law firms to practice foreign law, diverse international law, and international arbitration matters in India on the principle of reciprocity, in a well-defined, regulated, and controlled manner. To achieve these objectives, the Bar Council of India has framed the Bar Council of India Rules for Registration of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022, which have been duly amended in May 2025. These rules have been formulated under the rule-making powers conferred by clauses (d), (e), (ic), (l), and (m) of sub-section (1) of section 7 and clauses (ah), (ag), (c), (e), and (h) of sub-section (1) of section 49, read together with sections 24, 29, and 47 of the Advocates Act, 1961, and all other enabling provisions. CHAPTER-I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title, extent and commencement.: – (a) These Rules shall be called as the Bar Council of India Rules for registration and regulation of foreign lawyers or foreign law firms in India, 2022. (b) These Rules shall come into force in whole of India as soon as notified in the official Gazette. 2. Definitions :- (i) ‘Act’ means The Advocates Act, 1961 as amended from time to time. (ii) The definitions of different terms as given in the Act shall apply to these Rules as well. (iii) "Foreign Lawyer" means any individual, law firm, limited liability partnership (LLP), company, corporation, or any other legal entity, by whatever name called or described, that is authorized to practice law under the regulatory framework of a foreign country. This includes engaging in non-litigious practice of law in India, such as legal consultancy, legal documentation, representation in arbitration proceedings, and other non-litigious legal activities related to foreign law and international law. A Foreign Lawyer intending to practice law in India must comply with the registration and regulatory requirements prescribed by the Bar Council of India under applicable laws. Such registration may be subject to reciprocal recognition of foreign qualifications in law under conditions prescribed by the Bar Council of40 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] India, including equivalence of qualifications, qualifying examinations, and restrictions on litigious legal practice in India. (iv) (a) Indian Advocate/Lawyer refers to a person who is duly enrolled as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961, on the rolls of any State Bar Council in India. Indian Lawyers are authorized to practice law before courts, tribunals, statutory authorities, and quasi judicial bodies, as well as to engage in non litigious legal activities, including legal consultancy, documentation, and advisory, subject to the rules and regulations framed by the Bar Council of India and respective State Bar Councils. Explanation: A citizen of a foreign country who has obtained a degree in law from an Indian university recognized by the Bar Council of India under the Advocates Act, 1961, shall not automatically acquire the right to practice law in India. Such entitlement is subject to approval by the Bar Council of India and may include conditions such as mandatory qualifying examinations or restrictions to non-litigious legal practice areas, such as consultancy, advisory, and drafting. The right to represent clients in courts, tribunals, or quasi-judicial bodies shall remain restricted unless explicitly permitted by the Bar Council of India. These measures ensure the integrity and high standards of the Indian legal profession, while accommodating foreign citizens to contribute meaningfully within a limited and regulated framework. (b) An Indian Advocate/Lawyer who seeks registration as a foreign lawyer, by virtue of enrollment under the Advocates Act, 1961, and who is additionally registered as a foreign lawyer as referred to in section 9 (2) of these rules, with the Bar Council of India, retains all the rights, interests, and privileges conferred upon advocates under the Advocates Act. This includes the right to practice law in both litigious and non-litigious areas, subject to the following principles. (i) While registered as a foreign lawyer, the Indian advocate continues to function under the privileges and obligations of an advocate enrolled in India under Section 29 of the Advocates Act, 1961. This ensures their unrestricted ability to represent clients in litigation before Indian courts, tribunals, and other adjudicatory forums. (ii) As a foreign lawyer, the Indian advocate gains the additional ability to engage in non-litigious legal practices concerning foreign law, international law, and arbitration matters, as permitted under Rule 8 and related regulations. (iii) Registration as a foreign lawyer does not in any way limit or diminish the Indian advocate’s rights to practice law under Indian laws, including the right to appear before courts or engage in other litigious activities, as guaranteed by their enrollment under the Advocates Act. (iv) Indian advocates registered as foreign lawyers are subject to the regulatory oversight of the Bar Council of India in all aspects of their legal practice, whether in their capacity as Indian advocates or as foreign lawyers. (v) Foreign Law Firm means any entity, including a partnership, LLP, company, or corporation, by whatever name called, that engages in legal work and is authorized to practice law under the laws of its home jurisdiction. Foreign Law Firms intending to operate in the legal arena in India, particularly in non- litigious areas such as foreign law and international law consultancy, documentation, and arbitration, must register with the Bar Council of India and comply with all applicable regulations governing the practice of law in India. Such firms may be subject to specific conditions, including reciprocal recognition of qualifications, restrictions on the scope of practice, and compliance with rules governing foreign participation in the Indian legal sector. Foreign Law Firm refer to entities and individuals practicing exclusively in non-litigious areas as defined under Rule 8, unless explicitly allowed by the Bar Council of India to undertake additional activities in accordance with Indian laws. (vi) (a) Indian Law Firm refers to a partnership, limited liability partnership (LLP), private company, or other legal entity recognized under Indian law, whose members, partners, or shareholders are exclusively Indian Lawyers enrolled under the Advocates Act, 1961. Indian Law Firms may engage in the practice of law,[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 41 including but not limited to, Legal consultancy and advisory, drafting and vetting of legal documents and instruments, representation in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution forums, Providing legal training or conducting legal research and may do any other legal work as authorized under Indian law Indian Law Firms operating across multiple states must register with the Bar Council of India, while those operating within a specific state must register with the respective State Bar Council. (b) An "Indian-Foreign Law Firm refers to any Indian legal entity, including but not limited to a partnership, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), company, or corporation, that engages in legal work and is authorized to practice law under the laws of India. Such firms may additionally register under the category of Indian-Foreign Law Firm as permitted by the Bar Council of India, thereby gaining rights similar to those conferred upon individual Indian advocates registered as foreign lawyers. Indian-Foreign Law Firms intending to operate in the legal arena, particularly in non-litigious areas such as foreign law and international law consultancy, documentation, and arbitration, must adhere to specific principles. Indian-Foreign Law Firms must register with the Bar Council of India under the applicable regulations. Registration enables such firms to engage in legal practices in both Indian and foreign law, ensuring compliance with the framework governing the Indian legal sector. These firms are permitted to engage in non-litigious legal practices concerning foreign law, international law, and arbitration matters, as defined under Rule 8 and related regulations. Additionally, they retain the unrestricted ability to practice Indian law, including representing clients in litigation before Indian courts, tribunals, and other adjudicatory forums. The operation of Indian-Foreign Law Firms in foreign jurisdictions may be subject to reciprocal recognition of qualifications and compliance with rules governing Indian participation in those jurisdictions. Within India, these firms must adhere to regulations ensuring the integrity and professionalism of the legal sector. They are subject to the regulatory supervision of the Bar Council of India in all aspects of their practice, whether concerning Indian or foreign legal matters. This supervision ensures compliance with ethical standards, professional conduct, and rules governing litigious and non-litigious practices. Indian-Foreign Law Firms retain full rights to practice Indian law, including litigious activities such as appearing before courts, tribunals, and other adjudicatory forums, as conferred upon them by their registration under the Advocates Act, 1961. Additionally, these firms gain the ability to provide advisory on foreign law and international law, offer legal documentation and consultancy related to cross-border transactions, and represent clients in arbitration proceedings involving foreign or international law. Registration as an Indian-Foreign Law Firm does not in any way limit or diminish the rights, privileges, and obligations conferred upon such firms under Indian law. Instead, it enhances their ability to engage in non- litigious areas of practice involving foreign jurisdictions, thereby expanding their professional scope. Indian legal firms registered under this category enjoy the same rights and privileges as Indian advocates registered as foreign lawyers, ensuring parity and promoting global professional opportunities for Indian legal practitioners. In conclusion, the creation of the Indian-Foreign Law Firm category facilitates professional advancement for Indian legal entities, enabling them to operate seamlessly in both Indian and international legal arenas while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards. (vii) For the purposes of these Rules, the term 'partnership' shall mean a formal legal partnership or equivalent association governed by a legal agreement. Indian lawyers or Indian law firms not registered under these Rules shall not enter into such partnerships with foreign lawyers or foreign law firms but may collaborate through referral arrangements or engagement contracts for consultancy and advisory. (viii) Foreign Country means any country that is recognized as such by the Government of India. In the case of a foreign country with a federal structure of governance, the term includes any constituent state or province thereof, provided that such a constituent state or province has its own justice-delivery system and a distinct class of persons or entities entitled to practice law under the applicable laws of that country. (ix) Country of Primary Legal Qualification means the foreign country where a the concerned foreign lawyer has obtained the requisite legal qualifications and is authorized or entitled to practice law in accordance with the legal and regulatory framework of that country.42 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] (x) Foreign Law means the body of law, including statutes, regulations, judicial precedents, or other legal principles, that is or was in effect in a foreign country where an individual has obtained their primary legal qualifications or where the law is otherwise applicable. Foreign Law encompasses the legal framework governing entities, persons, and activities within that foreign jurisdiction. (xi) International law refers to the body of rules, principles, and norms that govern the relationships and interactions between sovereign states, international organizations, and other recognized entities on a global level. It includes public international law, which addresses matters such as treaties, human rights, and territorial sovereignty, private international law, which deals with conflicts of laws and jurisdiction, and customary international law, which arises from the consistent and general practice of states accepted as legally binding. International law is derived from treaties, conventions, international agreements, customs, judicial decisions, and recognized scholarly writings. (xii) Competent Authority of the Foreign Country means the government, a statutory authority, a Bar Council, a legally authorized association, or any other legally recognized and constituted body, by whatever name called or described, that is vested with the authority under the laws of the respective foreign jurisdiction to grant, regulate, or oversee the license, qualification, or permission to practice law. Such an authority must operate in accordance with the legal and regulatory framework of that country and should be recognized by the relevant legal institutions as competent to certify legal practitioners, regulate their conduct, or enforce compliance with the standards of the legal profession within that jurisdiction. (xiii) International Commercial Arbitration refers to alternative method of resolving disputes concerning commercial or monetary transactions conducted in India, where at least one of the parties involved is an individual who is a citizen of a foreign country, a firm, corporation, or business entity incorporated or having its registered address, principal office, or head office in a foreign country, or a party, including Indian citizens or entities, seeking resolution of disputes involving foreign law, international law, or cross-border commercial interests. (xiv) International Arbitration Case means an arbitration proceeding conducted in India concerning a commercial or monetary matter, where at least one of the parties is an individual who is a citizen of a foreign country, a firm, corporation, or business entity incorporated or having its registered address, principal office, or head office in a foreign country, including entities with branch or regional offices in India, or a party seeking resolution of disputes involving foreign law, international law, or legal issues arising from cross border transactions or relationships (xv) “Foreign Client” means any individual who is a citizen of a foreign country, any firm, corporation, or business entity incorporated or having its registered office/head office in a foreign country, including entities with branch or regional offices in India, or any person, including Indian citizens or entities, who seeks advice, consultation, on legal issues on matters pertaining to foreign law and/or international law within the jurisdiction of India.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 43 CHAPTER-II Registration as Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms- Scope, Conditions, and Limitations for Practicing Law in India 3. Registration of foreign lawyers or foreign law firms and eligibility criteria there for:– (1) A foreign lawyer or foreign law firm shall not be permitted to practice law in India unless registered with the Bar Council of India under these Rules. This applies to Indian Advocates and Indian Law Firms seeking registration as Foreign Lawyer and Foreign Law Firm as per applicable rules hereinunder Provided that this prohibition shall not apply to the practice of law by a foreign lawyer or foreign law firm conducted on a "fly-in, fly-out" basis, subject to the following conditions. (a) Such practice is strictly limited to providing legal advice to clients in India concerning foreign law, the foreign lawyer's own legal system, or diverse international legal issues, and must not amount to "practice" as defined under Indian law. (b) The engagement or expertise of the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm must be procured by the client either in a foreign country or in India. (c) The foreign lawyer or foreign law firm must not establish, operate, or maintain any office, infrastructure, or regular presence in India for the purpose of such legal practice. (d) The total duration of such practice in India shall not exceed 60 days in aggregate within any 12-month period, with the calculation starting from the first day of arrival in India. All subsequent days of presence within the 12-month period shall be counted consecutively, regardless of any interim departure and re-entry into India. (e) In case of any dispute regarding whether the foreign lawyer's activities qualify as permissible "fly-in, fly-out" practice or constitute prohibited "practice" under Indian law, the matter shall be determined by the Bar Council of India. (f) All rules and regulations that apply to registered foreign lawyers and registered foreign law firms to govern their activities including extending the applicability of the Code of Ethics to foreign lawyers and foreign law firms shall also apply to foreign lawyers and foreign law firms engaging in "fly-in, fly-out" practice except where explicitly exempted under these rules. (2) Right to practice law in the concerned ‘foreign country of the primary qualification’ shall be the primary qualification for practicing law in India under these rules. Furthermore, if the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm (including Indian Lawyer or Indian-Foreign Law Firm seeking registration/registered as Foreign Lawyer or Foreign Law Firm) seeks to practice the foreign law of other jurisdictions and/or international law, they must possess the requisite qualifications and authorization to practice in those respective jurisdiction and areas of law. CHAPTER-III APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION, RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION, AND MATTERS CONNECTED WITH LAW PRACTICE IN INDIA AS FOREIGN LAWYERS AND FOREIGN LAW FIRMS 4. Application for Registration A foreign lawyer or foreign law firm, including Indian lawyers or Indian-foreign law firms seeking registration/registered as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms, may apply for registration under these rules in ‘FORM A’ appended to these Rules along with the registration fee and guarantee amount either in person or through post, courier, etc. This application and fee may also be submitted online by way of IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, SWIFT, or Telegraphic Transfer (TT), etc. Such an application shall also be accompanied by non-refundable process charges of such an amount as may be fixed by the Bar Council of India from time to time. This application shall be addressed to the designated officer of Bar Council of India, and shall be accompanied by the following documents: (a) A certificate from the Government of India (Ministry of Law & Justice and Ministry of External Affairs and Trade), or any other authority or officer authorized by the Union Government in this regard, stating44 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] that an effective legal system exists in the concerned foreign country of the primary qualification and in other foreign countries whose laws the applicant wishes to practice, and that there is no objection to the applicant being registered under these Rules. However, the Bar Council of India may, as deemed necessary, seek information from the departments or ministries of foreign countries and may also directly communicate with any foreign government or authority to obtain such information when required. (b) A detailed statement specifying the foreign jurisdiction(s) in which the foreign lawyer, and/or foreign law firm, intends to practice, including the areas of foreign law and international law. (c) A certificate from the Competent Authority of the concerned foreign country of primary qualification and of all foreign countries whose laws the applicant wishes to practice certifying that the applicant is entitled to practice law in those countries. (d) A certificate from the Government of the foreign country of primary qualification and of all foreign countries whose laws the applicant wishes to practice, or from a competent authority thereof, certifying that advocates enrolled under the Advocates Act, 1961 are permitted to practice law in those countries in a manner and to the extent comparable to the law practice permitted under these Rules, along with copies of the relevant Laws and Rules. (e) A certificate from the competent authority of the concerned foreign country of primary qualification, or any other competent authorities, courts, bar associations, bar councils, etc., stating that the applicant has been in practice in that country. (Not Applicable for Indian Advocates or Indian Law Firms who seek registration as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms.) (f) A certificate from the competent authority of the concerned foreign country of primary qualification stating that no proceedings of professional or other misconduct are pending either before it or before any other authority competent to entertain and decide such proceedings. (Not Applicable for Indian Advocates or Indian Law Firms who seek registration as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms.) (g) A certificate of the competent authority of the concerned foreign country of primary qualification and of all foreign countries whose laws the applicant wishes to practice providing details of the fee structure and other amounts chargeable from an advocate enrolled under the Advocates Act, 1961, for enabling them to practice law in those countries along with relevant Rules and Laws. (h) A No Objection Certificate from the competent authority of the concerned foreign country of primary qualification stating that it has no objection to the applicant practicing law in India and confirming that the applicant enjoys a good standing in the Bar. (Not Applicable for Indian Advocates or Indian Law Firms who seek registration as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms.) (i) A declaration on affidavit stating that the applicant has not been convicted of any offence and has not been subjected to any adverse order in any disciplinary matter. (In case the applicant has been convicted or subjected to an adverse order, copies of the relevant attested conviction/adverse order, along with other related documents such as appeal and stay, if any, or details of the sentence/fine suffered/paid, must be annexed). (j) A declaration on affidavit stating that the applicant has no objection and consents to the Bar Council of India conducting inquiries or investigations, either on its own or through such government or non- government investigating agencies, as it may deem fit, to verify the veracity of the particulars disclosed by the applicant in the application and genuineness of the documents annexed therewith. (k) An undertaking on oath stating that the applicant shall not practice Indian law in any form or appear before any court of law, tribunal, board, or any other authority legally entitled to record evidence on oath. (Not Applicable for Indian Advocates or Indian Law Firms who seek registration as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms.) (l) Details of existing or proposed partnerships with foreign lawyers or foreign law firms, including partnerships with Indian lawyers or Indian law firms seeking registration as Foreign Lawyers or Indian- Foreign Law Firms, including terms of such collaborations. Indian lawyers or law firms not registered as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms under these Rules may only receive referred work but shall not enter into formal partnerships."[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 45 (m) A declaration on oath stating that the applicant shall not be entitled to, and shall not claim, any interest on the guarantee amount deposited by the applicant with the Bar Council of India at the time of registration under these Rules, and that the Bar Council shall be entitled to adjust and apply this guarantee amount towards penalties and costs that may be awarded by the Bar Council of India under the provisions of these Rules. (n) A declaration on oath stating that the applicant fully understands and acknowledges that upon registration under these Rules, the Rules made thereunder, mutatis mutandis, apply to them in respect of their practice in India, and that they are subject to the jurisdiction of the Bar Council of India in relation to such practice. (o) Details of existing or proposed partnerships with foreign lawyers or foreign law firms, including partnerships with Indian lawyers or Indian law firms seeking registration as Foreign Lawyers or Indian- Foreign Law Firms, including terms of such collaborations. Additional Documentation Required from Indian Lawyers and Indian Law Firms seeking registration as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms (p) A certificate of enrollment under the Advocates Act, 1961, issued by the respective State Bar Council, along with proof of active practice for a minimum of five years. (q) A certificate of good standing from the respective State Bar Council confirming the absence of disciplinary action or adverse professional records. (r) A detailed statement specifying the foreign jurisdiction(s) in which the Indian lawyer or Indian Law firm seeking registration as a Foreign Lawyer and Foreign Law Firm intends to practice, including the areas of foreign law and international law. (s) Proof of reciprocal treatment confirming that Indian lawyers or law firms are permitted to practice in the target foreign jurisdiction under comparable conditions. (t) A certificate of no objection from the relevant foreign jurisdiction’s competent authority permitting the Indian lawyer or firm to practice law there. (u) Details of existing or proposed partnerships with foreign lawyers or Foreign law firms, including terms of such collaborations. (v) Documentation of fee structures applicable to Indian lawyers or law firms practicing in the foreign jurisdiction to ensure reciprocity. (w) An undertaking to comply with applicable foreign laws and the regulations of the Bar Council of India, along with adherence to ethical and professional conduct norms in the foreign jurisdiction. (x) An affidavit declaring the absence of any prior disciplinary actions or providing details if applicable. (y) A declaration on affidavit stating that the applicant shall restrict foreign practice to non-litigious legal practices unless otherwise authorized. VALIDITY OF REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION 5. Validity of Registration and Renewal of Registration (1) The registration granted under these Rules shall be valid for a period of five (5) years only. Indian lawyers or Indian law firms registered as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms, and foreign lawyers or foreign law firms registered under these Rules, would be required to renew their registration by filing an application for renewal in “Form B” within six months before the expiration of such validity. (2) The renewal application may be submitted in “Form B” appended to these Rules, along with the renewal fee, either in person or through post, courier, or online as may be made available. (3) This application for renewal shall be addressed to the designated officer of the Bar Council of India and shall be accompanied by the following documents:46 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] Renewal Documents Required from Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms (a) A certificate from the Government of India (Ministry of Law & Justice and Ministry of External Affairs and Trade), or such other authority or officer authorized in this regard, stating that an effective legal system continues to exist in the concerned foreign country of the applicant’s primary qualification and other countries whose laws the applicant practices, and that there is no objection to the renewal of registration for the applicant. (b) A detailed statement specifying the foreign jurisdiction(s) in which the foreign lawyer and/or foreign law firm intends to continue practicing, including areas of foreign law and international law. (c) A certificate from the Competent Authority of the concerned foreign country of primary qualification and all other foreign countries whose laws the applicant practices, certifying that the applicant continues to be entitled to practice law in those countries since the initial registration under these Rules. (d) A certificate from the Government of the foreign country of primary qualification or a competent authority thereof certifying that advocates enrolled under the Advocates Act, 1961 continue to be permitted to practice law in those countries in a manner and to the extent comparable to the law practice permitted under these Rules, along with copies of the relevant laws and rules. (e) A certificate from the competent authority of the concerned foreign country of primary qualification stating that no proceedings of professional or other misconduct have been filed or are pending either before it or before any other authority competent to entertain and decide such proceedings since the initial registration under these Rules. (f) A No Objection Certificate from the competent authority of the concerned foreign country of primary qualification stating that it has no objection to the applicant continuing to practice law in India under these Rules. (g) A declaration on affidavit that the applicant has not been convicted of any offence and has not suffered any adverse order in any disciplinary matter after registration under these Rules. In case of any conviction or adverse order, attested copies of the relevant order, along with all related documents pertaining to the matter, including details of any appeal filed, stay granted, or sentence imposed/fine paid, must be annexed. (h) A declaration on affidavit stating that the applicant has no objection and consents to the Bar Council of India making inquiries and conducting investigations, either on its own or through government or non-government investigating agencies, as it may deem fit, to verify the veracity of the particulars disclosed by the applicant in the application for renewal and the genuineness of the documents annexed. (i) Documentation of the fee structures applicable to Indian lawyers or law firms practicing in the applicant’s foreign jurisdiction to ensure reciprocity. (j) An undertaking to comply with the applicable foreign laws and the regulations of the Bar Council of India, along with adherence to ethical and professional conduct norms in both Indian and foreign jurisdictions. (k) Details of existing or proposed partnerships with foreign lawyers or foreign law firms, including partnerships with Indian lawyers or Indian law firms registered under these Rules as Foreign Lawyers or Indian-Foreign Law Firms, along with terms of such collaborations. Indian lawyers or Indian law firms not registered under these Rules may only continue to receive referred work but shall not enter into formal partnerships. Renewal Documents Required from Indian Lawyers and Indian Law Firms Registered as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms (l) A certificate of enrollment under the Advocates Act, 1961, issued by the respective State Bar Council, along with proof of active practice for the past five years. (m) A certificate of good standing from the respective State Bar Council, confirming the absence of disciplinary action or adverse professional records. (n) Proof of reciprocal treatment, confirming that Indian lawyers or law firms are permitted to continue practicing in the target foreign jurisdiction under conditions comparable to those offered to foreign lawyers or law firms in India. (o) A certificate of no objection from the relevant foreign jurisdiction’s competent authority, permitting the Indian lawyer or law firm to continue practicing law in that jurisdiction.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 47 (p) An undertaking to comply with the regulations of the Bar Council of India, along with adherence to ethical norms in the foreign jurisdiction. (q) An affidavit declaring the absence of any prior disciplinary actions or convictions. In case of prior disciplinary actions, details must be disclosed, including copies of relevant orders, appeals, and outcomes. (r) A declaration on affidavit stating that the applicant shall restrict their foreign practice to non-litigious legal practices, unless otherwise authorized. (4) The Bar Council of India may refuse to renew the registration of any foreign lawyer, foreign law firm, Indian lawyer, or Indian law firm if, in its opinion, the number of foreign lawyers or foreign law firms registered in India becomes disproportionate to the number of Indian lawyers or law firms permitted to practice law in the corresponding foreign country. (5) To maintain balance, ensure complete reciprocity, and protect the interests of Indian lawyers or law firms, the Bar Council of India may limit the number of renewals or impose additional conditions for renewal. 6. Registration and renewal fee and guarantee amount:- (A) After receipt of such an application, the Bar Council of India or a committee constituted by the Council for this purpose, shall examine the application, and conduct an enquiry regarding the genuineness of it’s contents and the documents attached with the application. The Council shall also examine the relevant Laws, Rules and practices to ascertain the truth about the reciprocity with the concerned foreign country/ies. And after such examination and enquiry, if the application is found to be fit for registration, the Council shall issue a Certificate of Registration with a unique Registration Number. (B) The Council will inform the Government of India (through the Ministry of Law and Justice) promptly after such registration and shall also forward a copy of such Registration certificate. (C) In the matter of Registration, the Designated Advocates viz Senior Advocates (by whatever title or designation they hold in the relevant foreign country), such advocates shall be accorded preference, similar to the rights and privileges of Senior or Designated Advocates as outlined under Section 23 of the Advocates Act, 1961. (D) An application for registration or renewal of registration must be accompanied by a registration or renewal fee. This fee shall be equivalent to the fee and other charges imposed in the foreign country of primary qualification on an advocate enrolled under the Advocates Act for registration or permission to practice law in that country. However, if the equivalent fee is less than the amount specified in the schedule, the fee as per the schedule shall prevail. Conversely, if the equivalent fee is greater than the amount specified in the schedule, the higher equivalent fee shall apply. The schedule may be updated or amended from time to time. (E) The Security deposit shall be returnable to the foreign lawyer or Foreign Law Firm when he/it voluntarily terminates foreign law practice in India or when its/his registration expires or when his registration is cancelled permanently but Bar Council of India shall be entitled to adjust and deduct amounts equivalent to the penalty and costs imposed by it on it/him under these rules from this Security deposit in case it/he omits to pay. The security deposit shall be refundable to the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm upon voluntary termination of their practice of foreign law in India, upon the expiration of their registration, or in the event of permanent cancellation of their registration. However, the Bar Council of India reserves the right to adjust and deduct amounts equivalent to any penalties or costs imposed under these from the security deposit if such penalties or costs remain unpaid by the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm. (F) The Security deposit shall be maintained by the Bar Council of India under a separate Head account, and the interest accruing on it shall be utilized to meet the expenses associated with the due implementation and management of these Rules. 7. Disposal of applications for registration and renewal:- The Bar Council of India may approve the application for registration or renewal filed under these rules, if it is satisfied that the application is supported by all the relevant documents, fulfills all the conditions as required under these Rules and the applicant is not subject to any criminal or disciplinary proceedings that would render applicant unsuitable for practicing law in India under these rules. Additionally, the applicant’s country of primary qualification must allow advocates enrolled under the Advocates Act, 1961, to practice48 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] law in that country in a manner and to the extent comparable to the practice permitted under these Rules, ensuring adherence to the principle of reciprocity. The principle of reciprocity shall also include the right of the Bar Council of India to verify that Indian lawyers or Indian law firms are not subjected to unfair discrimination or denial of similar privileges in the applicant's country of primary qualification. However, the Bar Council of India may not reject an application for registration/renewal unless a reasonable opportunity of being heard has been afforded to the applicant Advocate or Law Firm. In the event of rejection of application for registration/renewal, the registration fee/renewal fee/guarantee amount deposited by the applicant shall be returned to him after adjusting and deducting such amounts as are recoverable by the Bar Council of India under these Rules or as administrative expenses as deemed fit by Bar Council of India. Provided that the Bar Council of India may, hold consultation with the Government of India through the Ministries of Law and Justice, or any other ministry if the same is deemed necessary in a particular case, to ensure that the applicant fulfills all the relevant requirements and conditions as laid down by these Rules. The Bar Council of India may also seek the opinion of the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India or any sitting Judge of Supreme Court, the Union Minister of Law & Justice and / or the Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, or any other Union Minister any other Senior Advocate or Jurist or the Bar Council of India may place the matter before Advisory Board of Bar Council of India for the Development of Legal Education & Legal Profession on any issue relating to registration, renewal, or cancellation of registration of any foreign lawyer or foreign law firm or their area(s) of practice it deems fit and proper. However, Bar Council of India shall be the final authority in all these matters. Provided that the aforesaid registration and renewal thereof shall not, in any way, entitle the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm to have free and unregulated entry and stay in India for which it/he remains governed by the Indian Law and lawful orders/instructions issued by the Government of India, State Governments, statutory bodies or any other competent authorities in India from time to time. Provided further that the government of India shall have the right to recommend cancellation of the aforesaid registration or renewal at any time on the ground of national security or if it is of the opinion that such registration or renewal is against the National interest, or for any other valid ground. Provided further that the Bar Council of India may seek information from the Government of India through Ministry of Law and Justice or any other Ministries of Union Government about the existence of an effective legal system in the concerned foreign country/ies and also about the existence of any unfair discrimination in the matter of law practice by Indian advocates in those country/ies and Bar Council of India may initiate proceedings for cancellation of registration or for cancellation of renewal of registration in case government of India certifies, either on its asking or otherwise, that an effective legal system no longer exists in the concerned foreign country/ies and that Indian Lawyers are being subjected to unfair discrimination there. CHAPTER-IV LAW PRACTICE BY FOREIGN LAWYERS & FOREIGN LAW FIRMS 8. Law practice by a foreign lawyer and/or foreign Law Firm, it’s nature and extent thereof:- (1) A foreign lawyer or Law firm registered under rules shall be entitled to practice law in India in non-litigious matters only, subject to such exceptions, conditions and limitations as are laid down under these Rules. Such a lawyer shall be deemed to be an advocate within the meaning sections 29, 30 and 33 of the Act qua such acts and deeds as are envisaged or permitted to be performed by him under these Rules as a foreign lawyer. However, a foreign Lawyer or Foreign Law Firm shall not be subject to proceedings under Chapter V of the Advocates Act; rather in case of any substantive misconduct, the Bar Council of India may cancel the registration of such Foreign Lawyer or Foreign Law Firm as the case may be. (2) (a) The areas of practice for foreign lawyers and foreign law firms in India shall be determined and laid down by the Bar Council of India. If deemed necessary, the Bar Council of India may consult the Government of India, Ministry of Law and Justice in this regard. (b) Foreign lawyers and foreign law firms are strictly prohibited from appearing before Indian courts, tribunals, or other statutory or regulatory authorities unless explicitly permitted by the Bar Council of India or as provided under these Rules.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 49 (c) Foreign lawyers and foreign law firms are prohibited from performing the following activities i. Conveyancing of property, title investigation, or similar work. ii. Drafting, preparing, or filing documents for proceedings before Indian courts, tribunals, or other authorities empowered to record evidence on oath. (d) Prohibited activities listed under these Rules shall be enforceable through penalties, including suspension or cancellation of registration, as prescribed under Rule 10. (e) The practice of law by a foreign lawyer or foreign law firm in India shall be limited to non-litigious areas involving foreign law and/or international law. Permissible areas of practice include (i) Engaging in corporate legal matters such as joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property matters, drafting of contracts, and other related transactional work, provided such work is on a reciprocal basis. (ii) Representing clients in both institutional and ad hoc international arbitration cases conducted in India provided such representation does not contravene the provisions of these Rules or the Advocates Act, 1961. Such clients may include individuals, firms, companies, corporations, trusts, or societies with their principal office or address in a foreign country. These arbitration cases may involve foreign law, international law, or the laws of jurisdictions other than the lawyer’s home country. (iii) Providing legal advice and opinions concerning the laws of their country of primary qualification, international law, and the foreign laws of jurisdictions other than the country of primary qualification. (iv) The practice of law by foreign lawyers or foreign law firms in India shall further include the following specific areas (a) Providing legal advice, conducting transactions, and giving opinions on the laws of their country of primary qualification, international law, and the foreign laws of other jurisdictions. (b) Representing clients in international arbitration cases conducted in India. Such clients may include individuals, firms, companies, corporations, trusts, or societies with their principal office or address in a foreign country. These arbitration cases may involve foreign law, international law, or a combination thereof. (c) Providing legal expertise and advice, and appearing as a lawyer for (i) Entities having a principal office or address in the foreign country of their primary qualification or any other foreign country. (ii) Entities or individuals seeking advice or assistance related to foreign law of any country and/or international law, in proceedings before bodies other than courts, tribunals, boards, or statutory authorities that are not legally empowered to record evidence on oath. Such work must involve essential knowledge of foreign law of the country of primary qualification, as well as international law and the foreign laws of other jurisdictions involved. (v) Providing legal expertise and advice concerning the laws of their country of primary qualification, as well as international law and foreign laws of other jurisdictions. This excludes representation or preparation of documents for submission to Indian courts, tribunals, or other forums empowered to record evidence on oath, or the preparation of any petitions, documents, or pleadings to be submitted to such forums regarding procedural matters. 3. Indian advocates enrolled with any State Bar Council and working as partners or associates in foreign law firms registered in India under these rules may engage in non litigious matters, including advisory work50 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] related to foreign law or international law. They may also represent clients in international arbitration forums or international law courts as referred by their respective foreign law firms. Such advocates shall not claim any additional rights or privileges solely based on their enrollment as advocates in India when practicing through foreign law firms. However, Indian advocates and partners in such law firms, in accordance with their enrollment rights and privileges to practice law in Indian courts, may take up matters referred by their respective foreign law firms, provided such matters fall within the scope of Indian law and the advocate’s permissible area of practice. 4. Foreign lawyers and foreign law firms intending to practice law in India must register with the Bar Council of India under applicable rules and regulations and comply with the conditions laid down for reciprocal recognition of foreign qualifications, including equivalence of qualifications, qualifying examinations, and restrictions on litigious practice. 5. Foreign lawyers and foreign law firms may engage in the practice of law in India on a "fly-in, fly-out" basis without registration, subject to the following conditions: (i) Such practice is strictly limited to providing legal advice to clients in India concerning foreign law, the foreign lawyer's own legal system, or diverse international legal issues, and must not amount to "practice" as defined under Indian law. (ii) The engagement or expertise of the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm must be procured by the client either in a foreign country or in India. (iii) The foreign lawyer or foreign law firm must not establish, operate, or maintain any office, infrastructure, or regular presence in India for the purpose of such legal practice. (iv) The total duration of such practice in India shall not exceed 60 days in aggregate within any 12- month period. The 60-day aggregate period shall be calculated as consecutive calendar days, commencing from the first day of arrival in India, irrespective of any interim departures and subsequent re-entries during the 12-month period. (v) Furthermore, any declaration of Fly-In Fly-Out practice in Form-C must clearly specify the nature of work, legal areas involved, client details, and jurisdictions. Additionally, it must be expressly stated that the practice is limited to legal consultancy on foreign law, international law, and arbitration, without constituting practice of Indian law. (vi) In case of any dispute regarding whether the foreign lawyer's activities qualify as permissible "fly-in, fly-out" practice or constitute prohibited "practice" under Indian law, the matter shall be determined by the Bar Council of India. (vii) All rules and regulations that apply to registered foreign lawyers and registered foreign law firms, including the applicability of the Code of Ethics to govern their activities, shall also apply to foreign lawyers and foreign law firms engaging in "fly-in, fly-out" practice, except where explicitly exempted under these rules. Any Foreign Lawyer or Law Firm shall be required to inform the Bar Council of India before its arrival in India and shall also intimate about the details of the work and its duration of its stay in India 9. Incidental matters regarding the opening of law offices in India, entering into partnerships, procuring other legal expertise/advise etc. in connection with the practice of law in India.:- A registered foreign lawyer or foreign Law Firm shall be entitled to do the following things in connection with the practice of law in India: - (i) Open a law office or offices in India for carrying on law practice in India as mentioned in Rule 8 of these Rules, subject to the condition that the Bar Council of India shall be kept informed of the particulars of such. office(s), including the postal address, the name of the owner/lessee of the property where the office(s) are located and the documents enabling and entitling the foreign lawyer or law firm to occupy it (ii) Engage and procure legal expertise/advise of one or more Indian Advocates Registered as foreign lawyers and/ or Indian-Foreign Law Firm/s registered as Foreign Law Firm[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 51 (iii) To procure the legal expertise/advise of any Advocate enrolled with any State Bar Council in India on any subject relating to Indian Laws. However, such registered foreign lawyer or foreign Law Firm shall not be entitled to appear before any Indian Court, Tribunal or any other statutory forum except for the matters mentioned under provision of Rule 8 of these Rules. (iv) Indian lawyers or Indian law firms may enter into partnerships with foreign lawyers or foreign law firms only if they are registered under these Rules as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms. However, Indian lawyers and Indian law firms may receive referred work from foreign lawyers or foreign law firms without requiring registration under these Rules." (v) Foreign lawyers or foreign law firms may engage Indian lawyers enrolled under the Advocates Act, 1961, for advisory and consultancy related to Indian law. However, such engagement does not entitle Indian lawyers to represent clients in Indian courts, tribunals, or statutory authorities on behalf of foreign lawyers or foreign law firms unless they act independently under their enrollment as advocates. (vi) Indian lawyers may work as employees, consultants, or advisors in foreign law firms abroad without requiring registration under these Rules. Partnership status in foreign law firms shall be governed by the laws of the respective foreign jurisdiction." CHAPTER-V DISCIPLINARY ISSUES AND PENALTIES 10. Disciplinary issues.:– 1. A foreign lawyer or Lawyer associated with a foreign Law Firm registered under these rules shall normally be subject to the same ethical and practice standards laid down under the Advocates Act, 1961 and Rules made there under as are the advocates enrolled under the Act. 2. Where, upon receipt of a complaint or otherwise, the Bar Council of India has reason to believe that any foreign lawyer or foreign law firm registered under these Rules has been guilty of professional or other misconduct in connection with law practice in India, or has violated the terms, conditions, and/or provisions of these Rules in any manner, the Council shall exercise its authority to handle the matter as follows: (a) The Bar Council of India shall first conduct a preliminary inquiry to assess the merits of the allegations. During this inquiry, the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm shall be provided a reasonable opportunity to present their case, submit evidence, and respond to the allegations. This inquiry shall aim to establish whether there exists a prima facie case of misconduct or violation warranting further action. (i) If the BCI, after such inquiry, determines that the misconduct or violation is minor or technical in nature, it may issue a warning, reprimand, or impose a penalty as deemed appropriate, without referring the matter further. (ii) If the BCI finds that the misconduct or violation is substantial or serious in nature, indicating a grave breach of ethical or professional standards, it may impose a penalty as deemed appropriate, and/or suspend the registration of the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm for such period as it deems fit. (b) After imposing the penalty or suspension, the BCI may refer the matter to the disciplinary authority of the concerned foreign country for further investigation or disciplinary action. The BCI shall also monitor the progress and outcome of such proceedings to ensure accountability. (c) In cases where the misconduct or violation is grave and prima facie apparent on the face of the record, the BCI may, after providing a preliminary hearing, impose a penalty as deemed appropriate and directly suspend the registration of the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm on an interim basis. A report of the matter, along with details of the action taken, shall be sent to the Government of India through the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Law and Justice. (d) The BCI shall have the authority to independently conclude disciplinary proceedings, including cancellation of registration, in cases where it determines that the misconduct or violation warrants such action. (e) In addition to the disciplinary measures imposed by the BCI, the matter may be referred to the disciplinary authority of the concerned foreign country for further proceedings under its jurisdiction, where applicable. (f) The BCI shall ensure that all disciplinary proceedings under this Rule are conducted in a fair, impartial, and time-bound manner. Efforts shall be made to conclude the process within six months from the date of issuance of the notice of inquiry.52 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] 11. Consequences of Securing Registration by Misrepresentation, Fraud, etc.: If the Bar Council of India, either on a complaint made to it by the Government of India, an individual, or otherwise, is satisfied that any person or law firm has secured registration or renewal of registration as a foreign lawyer or foreign law firm through misrepresentation of an essential fact, fraud, or undue influence, it may take appropriate actions after providing the person or entity an opportunity to be heard. Any action taken by the Bar Council of India under this Rule shall be reasonable, proportionate, and conducted in accordance with the principles of natural justice. (a) Cancel the registration or renewal of the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm, with or without a penalty. (b) If the allegations are found to lack substance, dismiss the complaint or drop the proceedings. (c) Reprimand the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm for the misconduct. (d) Suspend the registration of the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm for such period as the Council may deem fit. (e) Impose a monetary penalty of an amount as determined appropriate by the Council. (f) Impose costs on the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm for the proceedings. (g) Ban the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm from applying for registration or renewal for a specified period, which may extend up to 10 years. (h) Confiscate any security deposit provided under the Rules. (i) Recommend criminal proceedings under relevant Indian laws if the fraud or misrepresentation involves criminal intent. (j) Direct the foreign lawyer or foreign law firm to compensate affected clients or parties, if applicable and appropriate. CHAPTER-VI 12. Regulatory authority. – The Bar Council of India shall have the right of issuing such directions and regulations from time to time, as are necessary for the proper implementation and execution of these Rules. The Bar Council of India may hold deliberations and consultations with its counterparts i.e. statutory authorities in regulation of the legal profession in different foreign countries in consultations with the Government of India (Ministry of Law and Justice and/or Ministry of External Affairs or if necessary the Ministry of Home Affairs or any other Ministry of Govt. of India) These consultations shall be based on the principle of reciprocity aimed at promoting and strengthening the legal profession in India and to keep pace with the globalization.The objective is to provide a vibrant and effective framework for legal profession that can cater to the ever changing needs of the people, belonging to different religions, faiths and personal laws, as well as those migrating from one country to another and to promote international progress, coherence and unity. The Bar Council of India is responsible for ensuring the reciprocity in the treatment of Indian lawyers and law firms abroad. The Council has right to cancel the registration of any foreign lawyer or law firm, any time, if it comes to the notice of the council through any source that the Indian lawyers or Indian law firms are being discriminated by the concerned counterpart foreign country in any manner. Such cancellation of registration shall only be undertaken after providing the concerned foreign lawyer, foreign law firm, or the relevant foreign government an opportunity to present their stand. 13. Removal of difficulties.:– In the event of any doubt or dispute regarding the meaning, interpretation or execution of these Rules, the Bar Council of India shall be the final authority to resolve and settle all such disputes and its decision thereon shall be final and binding.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 53 SCHEDULE FOR REGISTRATION, RENEWAL, AND FLY-IN FLY-OUT DECLARATION FEES FOR FOREIGN LAWYERS AND FOREIGN LAW FIRMS. 1. Registration Fee: i. Individual Foreign Lawyer: USD 15,000 or equivalent fee in the foreign lawyer's primary jurisdiction, whichever is higher. ii. Foreign Law Firm (including partnerships, LLPs, or corporations): USD 25,000 or equivalent fee in the foreign firm's primary jurisdiction, whichever is higher. iii. Additional Registration Fee for Multiple Foreign Jurisdictions: - USD 5,000 per jurisdiction for Individual Foreign Lawyers. - USD 10,000 per jurisdiction for Foreign Law Firms. 2. Renewal Fee (Every Five Years): i. Individual Foreign Lawyer: USD 8,000 or equivalent fee in the foreign lawyer's primary jurisdiction, whichever is higher. ii. Foreign Law Firm: USD 15,000 or equivalent fee in the foreign firm's primary jurisdiction, whichever is higher. iii. Renewal Fee for Multiple Jurisdictions: - USD 2,000 per jurisdiction for Individual Foreign Lawyers. - USD 5,000 per jurisdiction for Foreign Law Firms. 3. Fly-In Fly-Out Declaration Fee i. Individual Foreign Lawyer: USD 3,000 per declaration. ii. Foreign Law Firm: USD 6,000 per declaration. iii. Additional Jurisdictions: - USD 1,000 per jurisdiction for Individual Foreign Lawyers. - US 2,000 per jurisdiction for Foreign Law Firms. 4. Renewal of Fly-In Fly-Out Declaration: i. Individual Foreign Lawyer: USD 1,500 per renewal. ii. Foreign Law Firm: USD 3,000 per renewal. iii. Additional Jurisdictions: - USD 500 per jurisdiction for Individual Foreign Lawyers. - USD 1,000 per jurisdiction for Foreign Law Firms. 5. Security Deposit (Refundable): i. Individual Foreign Lawyer: USD 10,000 (refundable upon termination, adjusted for penalties if applicable). ii. Foreign Law Firm: USD 30,000 (refundable upon termination, adjusted for penalties if applicable). iii. Security Deposit for Multiple Jurisdictions: - USD 2,500 per jurisdiction for Individual Foreign Lawyers. - USD 5,000 per jurisdiction for Foreign Law Firms. iv. Security Deposit for Fly-In Fly-Out Practice: - USD 5,000 for Individual Foreign Lawyers, refundable after the declared period, adjusted for any penalties. - USD 10,000 for Foreign Law Firms, refundable after the declared period, adjusted for any penalties.54 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] 6. Non-Refundable Process Charges as per Rule 4 (1): i. Individual Foreign Lawyer: USD 2,000 per application. ii. Foreign Law Firm: USD 5,000 per application. iii. Additional Process Fee for Multiple Jurisdictions: - USD 500 per jurisdiction for Individual Foreign Lawyers. - USD 1,000 per jurisdiction for Foreign Law Firms. 7. Principles and Guidelines: i. Applies to all registrants, including individuals, partnerships, LLPs, and corporations. ii. Fees may be revised periodically by the Bar Council of India to align with global and local conditions. iii. Fees may be adjusted to reflect the costs imposed on Indian lawyers or firms practicing in the foreign jurisdiction. iv. Non-refundable process charges are mandatory for every new registration, renewal, and Fly-In Fly-Out declaration, and are separate from the registration, renewal, and security deposit fees. Note: In case of any conflict or confusion the English version shall be referred.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 55 To, Principal Secretary/Concerned Bar Council of India New Delhi FORM-A Application for Registration of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India. 1. Applicant Information:- i Full Name of the Applicant (Individual Lawyer or Law Firm Name): ii Type of Applicant: (a) Individual Foreign Lawyer (b) Foreign Law Firm (c) Indian Lawyer seeking registration as a Foreign Lawyer (d) Indian Law Firm seeking registration as a Foreign Law Firm iii Primary Jurisdiction of Qualification/Registration: iv Additional Jurisdictions of Qualification/Registration (if any): v Address of the Principal Office (in Home Country): vi Address of Proposed Office in India (if applicable): vii Contact Details: a. Phone: b. Email: c. Website: viii Legal Entity Type (for Firms): Partnership / LLP / Corporation / Other (Specify) Additional Details for Indian Lawyers and Indian Law Firms Seeking Registration as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms: ix State Bar Council of Enrollment (for Indian Advocates): x Enrollment Number under the Advocates Act, 1961: xi Proof of Active Practice in India (Minimum 5 years): (Attach relevant document) 2. Details of Authorization to Practice Law in Foreign Jurisdictions: i Certificate of Registration/Authorization from Competent Authority of the Primary Jurisdiction: (Attach certified copy) ii Certificates from Competent Authorities of Additional Jurisdictions (if any): (Attach certified copies) iii Scope of Legal Practice Allowed in Home Jurisdiction: Litigious / Non-Litigious / Both iv Proof of Active Practice in Home Jurisdiction: (Attach relevant document) For Indian Lawyers and Indian Law Firms Seeking Foreign Registration: v. Proof of Reciprocal Treatment in Foreign Jurisdiction: (Attach certified copy) vi Certificate of No Objection from Competent Foreign Authority: (Attach certified copy) 3. Details of Proposed Practice in India: i Nature of Legal Practice Proposed in India: Non-Litigious / International Arbitration / Foreign Law Advisory / International Law Consultancy ii Specific Areas of Intended Practice:56 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] a. Corporate and Commercial Law b. International Arbitration c. Intellectual Property d. Joint Ventures and Mergers e. Others (Specify) iii. Intended Duration of Practice in India: Temporary / Permanent iv. Proposed Office Location(s) in India (if applicable): 4. Details of Partnerships and Collaborations: i. Existing or Proposed Partnerships with Indian Lawyers or Indian Law Firms (if any): Provide details of the partnership agreement. ii. Details of Referral Arrangements (if any): For Indian Lawyers or Indian Law Firms Seeking Foreign Registration iii. Details of Proposed Partnerships with Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms: Provide relevant documentation. 5. Compliance and Reciprocal Treatment: i. Certificate from Competent Authority in Home Jurisdiction Ensuring Reciprocal Treatment to Indian Lawyers: (Attach certified copy) ii. Details of Fee Structures Applicable to Indian Lawyers in Home Jurisdiction: (Attach certified copy) iii. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Home Jurisdiction Competent Authority: (Attach certified copy) For Indian Lawyers and Indian Law Firms Seeking Foreign Registration: iv. Details of Reciprocal Provisions in Target Jurisdiction: (Attach certified copy) 6. Ethical and Professional Compliance: i. Declaration of No Criminal Conviction or Professional Misconduct in Home Jurisdiction: (Attach affidavit) ii. Declaration of No Pending Disciplinary Proceedings: (Attach affidavit) iii. Undertaking to Adhere to Bar Council of India Regulations and Code of Ethics: (Attach affidavit) iv. Affidavit Declaring Compliance with Indian Laws and Regulations: For Indian Lawyers and Indian Law Firms Seeking Foreign Registration: v. Affidavit Declaring Compliance with Foreign Jurisdiction Laws and Regulations: 7. Financial Requirements: i. Registration Fee Payment Details: (Attach proof of payment) ii. Security Deposit Payment Details: (Attach proof of payment) iii. Non-Refundable Process Charges Payment Details: (Attach proof of payment) For Indian Lawyers and Indian Law Firms Seeking Foreign Registration: iv. Proof of Fee Structure in Foreign Jurisdiction: 8. Supporting Documentation Checklist: i. Certified copy of the Certificate of Authorization to Practice Law in Home Jurisdiction ii Certificates from Competent Authorities of Additional Jurisdictions (if applicable) iii. Proof of Active Legal Practice in Home Jurisdiction iv. Certificate of Reciprocal Treatment from Home Jurisdiction[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 57 v. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Home Jurisdiction Competent Authority vi. Affidavit of No Criminal Conviction or Disciplinary Action vii. Declaration of Compliance with Indian Laws and Regulations viii. Undertaking to Follow Bar Council of India Rules and Code of Ethics ix. Details of Proposed or Existing Collaborations and Partnerships x. Proof of Payment of Registration Fee, Security Deposit, and Process Charges xi. State Bar Council Enrollment Certificate (For Indian Lawyers Seeking Foreign Registration) xii. Proof of Reciprocal Treatment for Indian Advocates in Foreign Jurisdiction 9. Declarations and Undertakings: i I/We hereby declare that all the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. ii I/We consent to any inquiries or verifications by the Bar Council of India regarding the authenticity of the information and documents submitted. iii I/We undertake not to practice Indian law or appear before Indian courts, tribunals, or statutory authorities unless explicitly permitted. iv I/We understand that failure to comply with the rules and regulations laid down by the Bar Council of India may result in suspension or cancellation of registration. 10. Applicant’s Signature and Seal: i. Name of Applicant (Authorized Signatory in case of Law Firm): ii. Designation (if applicable): iii. Signature: iv. Date: v. Place: 11. Official Use Only (To be filled by the Bar Council of India): i. ate of Receipt of Application: ii. Application Reference Number: iii. Verification Status: Approved / Rejected iv. Date of Approval/Rejection: v. Registration Number (if Approved): vi. Remarks/Conditions (if any): Authorized Officer of the Bar Council of India: vii. Name: viii. Designation: ix. Signature: x. Seal: 12. Instructions for Submission: i. The application must be submitted in duplicate along with all supporting documents.58 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] ii. Payment receipts must be attached for the registration fee, security deposit, and non-refundable process charges. iii. Applications may be submitted in person, via courier, via email, at foreign.registration@ barcouncilofindia.org or at bci.foreign.register@gmail.com or electronically through the designated online link/portal of the Bar Council of India.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 59 To, Principal Secretary/Concerned Bar Council of India New Delhi FORM-B Application for Renewal of Registration of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India. 1. Applicant Information (Renewal): (i) Full Name of the Applicant (Individual Lawyer or Law Firm Name): (ii) Type of Applicant: (a) Individual Foreign Lawyer (b) Foreign Law Firm (c) Indian Lawyer seeking renewal as a Foreign Lawyer (d) Indian Law Firm seeking renewal as a Foreign Law Firm (iii) Primary Jurisdiction of Qualification/Registration: (iv) Additional Jurisdictions of Qualification/Registration (if any): (v) Registration Number Issued by Bar Council of India: (vi) Address of the Principal Office (in Home Country): (vii) Address of Existing Office in India (if applicable): (viii) Contact Details: a. Phone: b. Email: c. Website: (ix) Legal Entity Type (for Firms): Partnership / LLP / Corporation / Other (Specify) Additional Details for Indian Lawyers and Indian Law Firms Seeking Renewal as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms: (x) State Bar Council of Enrollment (for Indian Advocates): (xi) Enrollment Number under the Advocates Act, 1961: (xii) Proof of Active Practice in India (Minimum 5 years): (Attach relevant document 2. Details of Current Authorization to Practice Law in Foreign Jurisdictions: (i) Certificate of Registration/Authorization from Competent Authority of the Primary Jurisdiction: (Attach certified copy) (ii) Certificates from Competent Authorities of Additional Jurisdictions (if any): (Attach certified copies) (iii) Scope of Legal Practice Allowed in Home Jurisdiction: Litigious / Non-Litigious / Both (iv) Proof of Active Practice in Home Jurisdiction (Since Last Registration/Renewal): (Attach relevant document) For Indian Lawyers and Indian Law Firms Seeking Renewal as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms: (v) Proof of Reciprocal Treatment in Foreign Jurisdiction: (Attach certified copy) (vi) Certificate of No Objection from Competent Foreign Authority: (Attach certified copy) 3. Details of Continued Practice in India: (i) Nature of Legal Practice Continued in India: Non-Litigious / International Arbitration / Foreign Law Advisory / International Law Consultancy60 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] (ii) Specific Areas of Practice Continued in India: a. Corporate and Commercial Law b. International Arbitration c. Intellectual Property d. Joint Ventures and Mergers e. Others (Specify) (iii) Duration of Continued Practice in India (Since Last Renewal): (iv) Office Location(s) in India (if applicable): 4. Details of Existing or Proposed Partnerships and Collaborations: (i) Existing or Proposed Partnerships with Indian Lawyers or Indian Law Firms (if any): Provide details of the partnership agreement. (ii) Details of Referral Arrangements (if any): For Indian Lawyers or Indian Law Firms Seeking Renewal as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms: (iii) Details of Proposed Partnerships with Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms: Provide relevant documentation. 5. Compliance and Reciprocal Treatment: (i) Certificate from Competent Authority in Home Jurisdiction Ensuring Reciprocal Treatment to Indian Lawyers: (Attach certified copy) (ii) Details of Fee Structures Applicable to Indian Lawyers in Home Jurisdiction: (Attach certified copy) (iii) No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Home Jurisdiction Competent Authority: (Attach certified copy) For Indian Lawyers and Indian Law Firms Seeking Renewal as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms: (iv) Details of Reciprocal Provisions in Target Jurisdiction: (Attach certified copy) 6. Ethical and Professional Compliance: (i) Declaration of No Criminal Conviction or Professional Misconduct in Home Jurisdiction: (Attach affidavit) (ii) Declaration of No Pending Disciplinary Proceedings: (Attach affidavit) (iii) Undertaking to Adhere to Bar Council of India Regulations and Code of Ethics: (Attach affidavit) (iv) Affidavit Declaring Compliance with Indian Laws and Regulations: For Indian Lawyers and Indian Law Firms Seeking Renewal as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms: (v) Affidavit Declaring Compliance with Foreign Jurisdiction Laws and Regulations: 7. Financial Requirements: (i) Renewal Fee Payment Details: (Attach proof of payment) (ii) Security Deposit Payment Details (if applicable): (Attach proof of payment) (iii) Non-Refundable Process Charges Payment Details: (Attach proof of payment) For Indian Lawyers and Indian Law Firms Seeking Renewal as Foreign Lawyers or Foreign Law Firms: (iv) Proof of Fee Structure in Foreign Jurisdiction: 8. Supporting Documentation Checklist: (i) Certified copy of the Certificate of Authorization to Practice Law in Home Jurisdiction[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 61 (ii) Certificates from Competent Authorities of Additional Jurisdictions (if applicable) (iii) Proof of Active Legal Practice in Home Jurisdiction (Since Last Registration) (iv) Certificate of Reciprocal Treatment from Home Jurisdiction (v) No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Home Jurisdiction Competent Authority (vi) Affidavit of No Criminal Conviction or Disciplinary Action (vii) Declaration of Compliance with Indian Laws and Regulations (viii) Undertaking to Follow Bar Council of India Rules and Code of Ethics (ix) Details of Proposed or Existing Collaborations and Partnerships (x) Proof of Payment of Renewal Fee, Security Deposit, and Process Charges (xi) State Bar Council Enrollment Certificate (For Indian Lawyers Seeking Foreign Renewal) (xii) Proof of Reciprocal Treatment for Indian Advocates in Foreign Jurisdiction 9. Declarations and Undertakings: (i) I/We hereby declare that all the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. (ii) I/We consent to any inquiries or verifications by the Bar Council of India regarding the authenticity of the information and documents submitted. (iii) I/We undertake not to practice Indian law or appear before Indian courts, tribunals, or statutory authorities unless explicitly permitted. (iv) I/We understand that failure to comply with the rules and regulations laid down by the Bar Council of India may result in suspension or cancellation of registration. 10. Applicant’s Signature and Seal: (i) Name of Applicant (Authorized Signatory in case of Law Firm): (ii) Designation (if applicable): (iii) Signature: (iv) Date: (v) Place: 11. Official Use Only (To be filled by the Bar Council of India): (i) Date of Receipt of Application: (ii) Application Reference Number: (iii) Verification Status: Approved / Rejected (iv) Date of Approval/Rejection: (v) Registration Number (if Approved): (vi) Remarks/Conditions (if any): Authorized Officer of the Bar Council of India: (vii) Name: (viii) Designation: (ix) Signature:62 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] (x) Seal: 12. Instructions for Submission: (i) The application must be submitted in duplicate along with all supporting documents. (ii) Payment receipts must be attached for the renewal fee, security deposit, and non-refundable process charges. (iii) Applications may be submitted in person, via courier, email at foreign.renewal@barcouncilofindia.org or at bci.foreign.renewal@gmail.com or electronically through the designated online link/portal of the Bar Council of India.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 63 To, Principal Secretary/Concerned Bar Council of India New Delhi FORM-C Fly-In Fly-Out Declaration for Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India. Applicant Information:- 1. i Full Name of the Applicant (Individual Lawyer or Law Firm Name): ii Type of Applicant: (a) Individual Foreign Lawyer (b) Foreign Law Firm iii Primary Jurisdiction of Qualification/Registration: iv Additional Jurisdictions of Qualification/Registration (if any): v Address of the Principal Office (in Home Country): vi Address of Proposed Office in India (if applicable): vii Contact Details: a. Phone: b. Email: c. Website: Details of Proposed Fly-In Fly-Out Practice in India (Note: Form C must be filled out for each subsequent FIFO visit, specifying the duration, purpose, and nature of legal work for each instance): 2. i Duration of Intended Stay in India (Specify dates): ii Aggregate Duration of Stay in India within the Last 12 Months: iii Nature of Legal Work Proposed: a. Legal Advisory on Foreign Law b. International Arbitration c. Legal Consultancy d. Others (Specify) iv Specific Legal Areas Involved: a. Corporate and Commercial Law b. International Arbitration c. Intellectual Property d. Joint Ventures and Mergers e. Others (Specify) 3. Details of Clients and Purpose of Visit: i Client Details: a. Name of Client:64 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] b. Address: c. Contact Information: ii Purpose of Visit (Specify nature of legal work and jurisdiction involved): 4. Financial Requirements: i Fly-In Fly-Out Declaration Fee Payment Details (Attach proof of payment) ii Security Deposit Payment Details (Attach proof of payment) iii Non-Refundable Process Charges Payment Details (Attach proof of payment) 5. Undertaking and Declarations: i I/We hereby declare that the intended stay in India is for the purpose of providing legal advice, consultancy, or arbitration services regarding foreign law or international law and does not constitute practice of Indian law. ii I/We declare that the aggregate duration of stay in India under Fly-In Fly-Out provisions shall not exceed 60 days within a 12-month period. iii I/We undertake not to establish, operate, or maintain any office, infrastructure, or regular presence in India for the purpose of providing legal services. iv I/We understand that the Bar Council of India reserves the right to inquire and verify the authenticity of the declared purpose and duration of stay. v I/We consent to comply with all applicable rules and regulations under the Bar Council of India Rules, including the Code of Ethics for Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms. 6. Applicant’s Signature and Seal: i. Name of Applicant (Authorized Signatory in case of Law Firm): ii. Designation (if applicable): iii. Signature: iv. Date: v. Place: 7. Official Use Only (To be filled by the Bar Council of India): i. Date of Receipt of Declaration: ii Declaration Reference Number: iii Verification Status: Approved / Rejected iv Remarks/Conditions (if any): Authorized Officer of the Bar Council of India: v Name: vi Designation: vii Signature: viii Seal: 8. Instructions for Submission: i The declaration must be submitted in duplicate along with all supporting documents.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 65 ii Payment receipts must be attached for the Fly-In Fly-Out declaration fee, security deposit, and non- refundable process charges. iii Applications may be submitted in person, via courier, email at fifo@barcouncilofindia.org at bci.fifo@gmail.com or electronically through the designated online link/portal of the Bar Council of India. iv A copy of the declaration must be maintained by the applicant during the duration of stay in India. SRIMANTO SEN, Principal Secy. [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./94/2025-26] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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