Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Registrar General of Citizen Registration, extends the deadline for the enumeration process for updating the National Register of Citizens, 1951, in Assam. The new completion date is set for June 30, 2019. This supersedes previous notifications regarding the enumeration period.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Extension of Enumeration Period:**
* The deadline for completing the enumeration process for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC), 1951 in Assam is extended to June 30, 2019.
* **Supersession of Previous Notifications:**
* This notification supersedes notification number S.O.3715E, dated the 30th July, 2018, except for actions already taken or omitted before this supersession.
* **Legal Basis:**
* The notification is issued pursuant to subrule 3 of rule 4A of the Citizenship Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards Rules, 2003, and section 18 of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
* **Purpose:**
* The extension is deemed necessary to complete the enumeration process in connection with updating the National Register of Citizens, 1951.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for the overall administration and legal backing of the NRC update process.
* Action Required: Ensure continued oversight and support for the enumeration process until completion.
Registrar General of Citizen Registration:
* Impact: Responsible for executing the enumeration process and issuing notifications.
* Action Required: Implement the extended timeline for enumeration and oversee the completion of the NRC update in Assam.
Citizens of Assam:
* Impact: Subject to the enumeration process for the update of the National Register of Citizens, 1951.
* Action Required: Participate in the enumeration process and provide necessary information as required by the authorities to be included in the updated NRC by June 30, 2019.
Key Entities Referenced
Citizenship Act, 1955: An act of the Parliament of India that governs the acquisition, termination, and determination of Indian citizenship.
Citizenship Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards Rules, 2003: Rules framed by the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by the Citizenship Act, 1955.
Registrar General of Citizen Registration: The authority responsible for notifying the period and duration of enumeration in the Official Gazette as per the Citizenship Rules, 2003.
National Register of Citizens, 1951: A register containing details of Indian citizens, which was being updated in the State of Assam.
Assam: A state in Northeast India where the National Register of Citizens (NRC) was being updated.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The ministry under the Government of India responsible for internal security and policy matters.
Sailesh: Registrar General of Citizen Registration
June 30, 2019: The extended deadline for completing the enumeration process for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam.
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[फा. स.ं 9/5/2009-सीआरडी (एनपीआर)-भाग-V/सी.एन.-6375/7]
शैलेश, नाग(cid:20)रक रिज-.ीकरण के महारिज-.ार
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 26th December, 2018
S.O. 6329(E).—WHEREAS, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 18 of the Citizenship Act,
1955 (57 of 1955), the Central Government made the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of
National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003, which provides under sub-rule (3) of rule 4A that the Registrar General
of Citizen Registration shall notify the period and duration of the enumeration in the Official Gazette;
AND WHEREAS, the Central Government decided to update the National Register of Citizens, 1951
in the State of Assam;
AND WHEREAS, the Registrar General of Citizen Registration has, vide notification number
S.O. 3591(E), dated the 6th December, 2013 notified that the enumeration in respect of the State of Assam
shall take place from the date of publication of that notification and be completed within a period of three
years;
AND WHEREAS, in supersession of the said notification number S.O. 3591(E), dated the
6th December, 2013, the Registrar General of Citizen Registration vide notification number S.O. 119(E), dated
the 12th January, 2017, notified that the enumeration in respect of the State of Assam shall be completed
within the period ending on the 31st day of March, 2017; and the said date was extended for a period upto the
31st day of December, 2017 vide notification number S.O. 991(E), dated the 29th March, 2017; which was
further extended for a period upto the 31st May, 2018 vide notification number S.O. 3935(E), dated the
19th December, 2017; and the said date was again further extended for a period upto the 31st July, 2018 vide
notification number S.O. 2092(E), dated the 24th May, 2018; and the said date was again further extended for
a period upto the 31st December, 2018 vide notification number S.O. 3715(E), dated the 30th July, 2018.
AND WHEREAS, the said enumeration in the State of Assam could not be completed within the
period specified in the said notifications;
AND WHEREAS, the Central Government has considered it necessary and expedient in the public
interest to complete the said enumeration in connection with the updation of the National Register of
Citizens, 1951 by the 30th day of June, 2019;
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of sub-rule (3) of rule 4A of the Citizenship
(Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003 and in supersession of the
notification number S.O.3715(E), dated the 30th July, 2018, except as respects things done or omitted to be
done before such supersession, the Registrar General of Citizen Registration, hereby, notifies that the
enumeration in connection with the updation of the National Register of Citizens, 1951, in respect of the State
of Assam shall be completed within the period ending on the 30th day of June, 2019.
[F. No. 9/5/2009-CRD (NPR)-Vol.V/CN-6375/7]
SAILESH, Registrar General of Citizen Registration
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