# The Citizenship Act, 1955, Section 7: Citizenship by incorporation of territory

- 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/7/

## Text

If any territory becomes a part of India, the Central Government may, by order notified in the Official Gazette, specify the persons who shall be citizens of India by reason of their connection with that territory; and those persons shall be citizens of India as from the date to be specified in the order.

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