Rule 6, Citizenship Act Rules, 1957 [S1E-EZV]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 28 July 1957.
6. Records and returns.—(1) Every foreigner shall maintain a record of residence in India in Form A and shall preserve it for a period of five years. (2) The annual return under sub-section (2) of section 7 of the Act shall be furnished in Form C on or before the thirtieth day of June every year.
Defined terms in this text (1)
foreigner: Section 2, Citizenship Act, 1955 [S1D55V] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "foreigner" means a person who is not a citizen of India
foreigner: Section 2, Foreigners Law (Application and Amendment) Act, 1962 [S1GZZY] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "foreigner" means a person who is not a citizen of India
foreigner: Section 2, Passports Act, 1967 [S1K302] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "foreigner" means a person who is not a citizen of India
foreigner: 2 more definitions.
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Rule 5, Citizenship Act Rules, 1957 [S1E-EYS], 28 July 1957, Band A. "rule 6".
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