Section 1, Citizenship Act, 1955 [S1D-54S]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 20 December 1955.

In Citizenship Act, 1955 [A10-EQ1]. This text from 20 December 1955. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 1, Citizenship Act, 1955 [S1D-54S]. Machine: S1D-54S.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Citizenship Act, 1955. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force at once.

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