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Comprehensive explanation of Part II (Articles 5-11) of Indian Constitution covering Citizenship - acquisition, termination, and Citizenship Amendment Act.

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🪪 Citizenship - Part II (Articles 5-11)!

🏛️ Citizenship Overview - SVG
🪪 Citizenship - Part II (Articles 5-11) 🪪 INDIAN CITIZEN 🔑 Single Citizenship Single Citizenship (UK Model) ✅ Ways to get it (Acquisition) 1️⃣ Birth 2️⃣ Descent 3️⃣ Registration 4️⃣ Naturalization 5️⃣ Add terrain Citizenship Act, 1955 ❌ Ways to lose (Termination) 1️⃣ Renunciation - Own choice 2️⃣ Termination - Citizenship of another country 3️⃣ Deprivation - Removal by Govt 📜 Part II - Articles 5-11 Art.5: Citizenship at the outset of the Constitution Art.6: Persons from Pakistan | Art.7: Those who went to Pakistan Art.8: Indians Living Abroad | Art.9: Foreign Citizenship - Prohibition 🏛️ Article 11 - Parliament Power Power of Parliament to legislate on citizenship
📊 Part II - Table of Articles
Article Title (Tamil) Title (English) Main feature
Art. 5 Citizenship at the outset Citizenship at Commencement Citizens on 26 Jan 1950
Art. 6 He is from Pakistan Migration from Pakistan 19 Jul 1948 Front/Back
Art. 7 He went to Pakistan Migration to Pakistan who passed away after 1 Mar 1947
Art. 8 Overseas Indian NRI Citizenship Registration at Consulate
Art. 9 Foreign citizenship Foreign Citizenship Loss of Indian citizenship
Art. 10 Continuity of citizenship Continuance of Citizenship Proceed as per law
Art. 11 Power of Parliament Parliament's Power Legislative power

✅ 5 ways to get citizenship - Citizenship Act, 1955!

🎯 5 Acquisition Methods - SVG
✅ 5 ways to get citizenship (Citizenship Act, 1955) ✅ Acquisition 5 Ways 1️⃣ Birth Section 3 🔹 Before 1.7.1987 - If born in India 🔹 1.7.1987-3.12.2004 - One parent Citizen 🔹 After 3.12.2004 - Both Citizen/1 Citizen 2️⃣ Descent Section 4 🔹 Born abroad 🔹 One of the parents is an Indian Citizen 🔹 Birth must be registered 3️⃣ Registration Section 5 🔹 PIO, OCI holder 🔹 Married to Indian Citizen 🔹 7 years residency is required 4️⃣ Naturalization Section 6 - Third Schedule 🔹 Foreigner Application 🔹 Residence for 11 years out of 12 years 🔹 Continuous residence for last 12 months 🔹 Proof of good conduct 5️⃣ Add terrain (Incorporation of Territory) 🔹 When the new region joins India 🔹 The people of that area are automatically citizens 🔹 Eg: Goa (1961), Sikkim (1975) 🔹 Citizenship by decree 🎯 MEMORY: "BDRNI" Birth - Descent - Registration - Naturalization - Incorporation "Birth Lineage Registration Natural Land"
📊 5 Ways - Comparison Table
the way Section condition example
1. Birth Sec. 3 Birth + Parents condition in India A child born in India
2. Descent Sec. 4 Foreign born + Indian parents Child of Indian parents born in USA
3. Registration Sec. 5 7 years residence + application A foreigner married to an Indian
4. Naturalisation Sec. 6 11 out of 12 years of residency Foreigner Application
5. Incorporation - Terrain addition Goa (1961), Sikkim (1975)

❌ குடியுரிமை இழக்கும் 3 வழிகள் - Termination! 

🚫 3 Termination Methods - SVG
❌ குடியுரிமை இழக்கும் 3 வழிகள் (Termination) ❌ Citizenship LOST ❌ 1️⃣ துறத்தல் (Renunciation) Section 8 - சொந்த விருப்பம் 🔸 தானாக குடியுரிமையை விட்டுக் கொடுத்தல் 🔸 Declaration செய்ய வேண்டும் | Minor குழந்தைகளும் இழப்பர் 2️⃣ Termination Section 9 - Citizenship of another country 🔸 If you get citizenship of another country 🔸 Automatic citizenship of India 🔸 Article 9 - Constitution Clause 3️⃣ Deprivation Section 10 - Removal by Government 🔸 If obtained by fraud 🔸 If you betray India 🔸 If living abroad for 7 years 🎯 KEY DIFFERENCE Renunciation = own will | Termination = Auto | Deprivation = by the state
⚠️ Deprivation - 5 Reasons (Section 10)
⚠️ 5 Reasons for Deprivation ⚠️ 1️⃣ Fraud If obtained through false documents 2️⃣ Disloyalty Act against India 3️⃣ Contact with enemy country Help in time of war 4️⃣ 7 years of foreign residence If you continue to live abroad 5️⃣ 5 years imprisonment 5 years after getting naturalisation ⚠️ Important Note Deprivation - Happens only by order of Central Government
📊 3 Ways - Comparison Table
the way Section by whom The reason example
Renunciation Sec. 8 own choice Auto like A person who wants to go to another country
Termination Sec. 9 It happens automatically Citizenship of another country US Citizen but
Deprivation Sec. 10 Central Govt Fraud/betrayal Terrorist

🔄 Single Citizenship vs Dual Citizenship!

⚖️ Single vs Dual Citizenship - SVG
⚖️ Single Citizenship vs Dual Citizenship ⚖️ 🇮🇳 SINGLE CITIZENSHIP (Single Citizenship - INDIA) 📜Source:UK Model (Britain) ✅Features: • Sole Citizenship – India • No state citizenship • Strengthen national unity • Equal rights in any state 🏆Advantages: • National integrity • Equality among states • Simple administration 🌍Followed Countries: India, UK, France, Japan, China VS 🇺🇸 DUAL CITIZENSHIP (Dual Citizenship - USA) 📜Source:US Model (America) ✅Features: • National + State Citizenship • Suitable for Federal System • Separate power for states • Different rights are possible ⚠️Disadvantages: • Discrimination between states • Complex administration • Damage to national unity 🌍Followed Countries: USA, Switzerland, Australia 🇮🇳 Why India chose Single? - Freedom Struggle + National Unity
🆚 OCI vs PIO - Comparison
🆚 OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) - Description 🆚 🪪 OCI Card Holder ✅ Lifelong India Visa ✅ You can buy property in India ✅ Tax benefit like NRI ❌ No voting rights ❌ No government job ❌ Cannot become MP/MLA ❌ Agricultural land cannot be bought Introduced in 2005 ⚠️ Rights not owned by OCI ❌ Voting Rights ❌ Government Jobs ❌ Constitutional Posts ❌ MP, MLA, MLC Positions ❌ Agricultural Land Purchase ❌ Indian Passport OCI ≠ Dual Citizenship 📌 PIO Card Scheme was merged with OCI in 2015
📊 Single vs Dual - Comparison Table
feature Single Citizenship (India) Dual Citizenship (USA)
Model UK (Britain) US (America)
Citizenship National only National + State
State citizenship ❌ No ✅ There is
National unity will be strengthened may be affected
Administration Simplicity Complicated
in India Article 5-11 -

📜 Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) - 2019!

📋 CAA 2019 - Overview SVG
📜 Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) - 2019 📜 CAA - Quick Facts Passed: Dec 11, 2019 | Notified: March 11, 2024 Amends the Citizenship Act 1955 🌍 3 countries (Neighboring Countries) 🇵🇰 🇧🇩 🇦🇫 Pakistan | Bangladesh | Afghanistan 🛕 6 religions (Minority Communities) 1. Hindu 2. Sikh 3. Buddhist 4. Jain 5. Parsi 6. Christian 📅 Cut-off Date (Last Date) 31 Dec 2014 Must have arrived before this date ✅ What does CAA do? 🔹 If 6 religious minorities from the above 3 countries arrived before 31.12.2014 🔹 To get citizenship through Naturalization - 11 years →5 yearsreduction as 🔹 Not considered "Illegal Migrants" - Fast Track to Citizenship ⚠️ Controversy: Muslims Excluded These 3 countries are not included in CAA because Muslims are majority 🛡️ CAA Exempt Areas • Inner Line Permit Areas: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur • Sixth Schedule Areas: Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura (Tribal Areas)
📊 CAA vs NRC vs NPR
feature CAA NRC NPR
Full Form Citizenship Amendment Act National Register of Citizens National Population Register
Purpose To grant citizenship CITIZEN LIST Population Register
to whom Neighboring minorities All citizens All residents
Implemented 2024 Assam Only (2019) 2010, 2020 Update
Law Citizenship Act 1955 Amendment Citizenship Act Sec. 14A Citizenship Rules 2003
📜 Citizenship Act - Amendments Timeline
Year Amendment Major change
1955 Original Act First Citizenship Act
1986 1st Amendment Birth by Descent - Parent Condition
2003 Major Amendment Introduction to OCI, Definition of Illegal Migrants
2005 Amendment OCI Card Scheme
2015 Amendment PIO + OCI connection
2019 CAA 6 Religions Fast Track Citizenship

🎯 TNPSC Shortcuts - Citizenship!

🧠 Master Memory Formula - SVG
🎯 Citizenship - Memory Tricks 🎯 Part II - Articles 5-11 (7 Articles) "5 to 11" = citizenship ✅ 5 ways to get Memory "BDRNI" B = Birth - Sec. 3 D = Descent - Sec. 4 R = Registration - Sec. 5 N = Naturalization - Sec. 6 ❌ 3 Ways to Lose Memory "RTD" R = Renunciation - own will T = Termination - Citizenship of another country D = Deprivation - Deprivation by the state 📜 CAA 2019 Memory "3-6-5-31" 3 = Countries (Pak, Bang, Afg) 6 = Religions (H, S, B, J, P, C) 5 = Year (11 → 5 Naturalisation) 📅 Years of Memory 🔸 Registration:7 yearsResidence 🔸 Naturalisation:Year 11 out of 12 🔸 CAA:11 → 5 years 🔸 Deprivation:7 yearsForeign residence 🇮🇳 Single Citizenship - UK Model "UK-India Single" | "USA-Dual" - Remember! 🌟 SUPER: "5-11 BDRNI RTD 3-6-5" Part II | Acquire | Terminate | CAA
📝 TNPSC One-Liners
📌 Citizenship in which part? Part II - Articles 5-11
📌 Which citizenship system is India? Single Citizenship (UK Model)
📌 5 ways to get citizenship? BDRNI- Birth, Descent, Registration, Naturalisation, Incorporation
3 Ways to Lose Citizenship? RTD- Renunciation, Termination, Deprivation
📌 Citizenship Act which year? 1955
📌 Citizenship power for Parliament? Article 11
📌 How many years residence for Registration? 7 years
📌 How many years residence for Naturalisation? Year 11 out of 12
📌 Which year is CAA? 2019(Notified: 2024)
📌 CAA - How many countries? 3- Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
📌 CAA - How many religions? 6- Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, Christian
📌 OCI Card was introduced in which year? 2005
🔥 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Q1:Why single citizenship was chosen in India?
A: + Follow UK Model to strengthen national unity
Q2:What happens if I get citizenship of another country?
A: Article 9 - Termination of Indian Citizenship
Q3:Why Muslims are not included in CAA?
A: Muslims are majority in all 3 countries - no minority
Q4:Do OCI Card holders have voting rights?
A: ❌ No - No Voting, Govt Job, MP/MLA right
Q5:How did the people of Sikkim become Indian Citizens?
A: Incorporation of Territory - 1975 (36th Amendment)
🎯 Quick Revision Chart
Topic Memory Key Point
Part II 5-11 7 Articles on Citizenship
Acquisition BDRNI 5 Ways - Sec. 3-6
Termination RTD 3 Ways - Sec. 8-10
Registration 7 7 Years Residence
Naturalisation 12-11 12 Years, 11 Stays
CAA 2019 3-6-5 3 Countries, 6 Religions, 5 Years
Model UK Single Citizenship
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