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The Citizenship Act, 1955

Certificate of Citizenship in case of doubt

In force From 30 Dec 1955 Act 57 of 1955 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 57 of 1955 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 30 Dec 1955 In force 30 Dec 1955 Instruments 2

Section 13 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 deals with certificate of Citizenship in case of doubt. The Central Government may, in such cases as it thinks fit, certify that a person with respect to whose citizenship of India a doubt exists, is a citizen of India; The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1955.

The Central Government may, in such cases as it thinks fit, certify that a person with respect to whose citizenship of India a doubt exists, is a citizen of India; and a certificate issued under this section shall, unless it is proved that it was obtained by means of fraud, false representation or concealment of any material fact, be conclusive evidence that person was such a citizen on the date thereof, but without prejudice to any evidence that he was such a citizen at an earlier date.

Section 13, The Citizenship Act, 1955 (Act 57 of 1955).

Made under this section, and citing it

2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 13

What does Section 13 of the Citizenship Act deal with?

Section 13 of the Citizenship Act is headed "Certificate of Citizenship in case of doubt". The Central Government may, in such cases as it thinks fit, certify that a person with respect to whose citizenship of India a doubt exists, is a citizen of India;

How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Citizenship Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Citizenship Act 1955 13, section 13 Citizenship Act 1955, section 13 of the Citizenship Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 13 of the Citizenship Act, and has it changed?

2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Citizenship Rule-2009 (2009), then These rules may be called the Citizenship Rules, 2009. (2009).

When did Section 13 of the Citizenship Act come into force?

Section 13 of the Citizenship Act, cited as Citizenship Act 1955 13, came into force on 30 Dec 1955, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 15 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.