Question : CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955

(a) whether the termination provision of section 9(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 applies to all the citizens of India or only adult citizens of India;

(b) if so, the details in this regard;

(c) whether before commencement of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003 an Indian citizen minor lawfully acquired British nationality after applying for registration as a British national, does the minor cease to be a citizen of India under section 9(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955;

(d) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)

(a) & (b): The provisions of Section 9(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 apply to all the citizens of India.

(c): Yes, Sir.

(d): If a minor acquires British National Overseas/British Dependent Territories Citizen, he/she ceases to be Indian citizen, whether before or after the said amendment.