(a) the details of directions issued by the Government to States for issuing minority certificate to Jain Community;
(b) whether Jain Community is not issued minority certificate by the concerned State Governments at present; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor and the authority in the States which would issue the said certificate?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)
(a) The Ministry of Minority Affairs has requested all State Governments/UT Administrations vide letter No.4-3/2015-NCM dated 18th May, 2015 to issue minority certificate as and when any candidate applies for the same after following their own procedure. A copy of the letter is available on the website of this Ministry at www.minorityaffairs.gov.in
(b) & (c) No, Madam, this Ministry has not received any communication that
State Governments have refused to issue minority certificates.
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