# The Citizenship Act, 1955, Section 1: Short title

- Act: The Citizenship Act, 1955 (Act 57 of 1955)
- In force from: 1955-12-30
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/citizenship-act-1955/section/1/

## Text

This Act may be called the Citizenship Act, 1955.

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