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Section7D
The Citizenship Act, 1955

Cancellation of registration as Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder

In force From 30 Dec 1955 Act 57 of 1955 As on 14 Oct 2026

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

Section 7D of the Citizenship Act, 1955 deals with cancellation of registration as Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder. The Central Government may, by order, cancel the registration granted under sub-section (1) of section 7A, if it is satisfied that-- (a) the registration as an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder was obtained by means of fraud, false representation or the concealment of any material fact; The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1955.

1[7D. Cancellation of registration as Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder.--The Central Government may, by order, cancel the registration granted under sub-section (1) of section 7A, if it is satisfied that--

(a) the registration as an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder was obtained by means of fraud, false representation or the concealment of any material fact; or

(b) the Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder has shown disaffection towards the Constitution, as by law established; or

(c) the Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder has, during any war in which India may be engaged, unlawfully traded or communicated with an enemy or been engaged in, or associated with, any business or commercial activity that was to his knowledge carried on in such manner as to assist an enemy in that war; or

(d) the Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder has, within five years after registration under sub-section (1) of section 7A, been sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years; or

2[(da) the Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder has violated any of the provisions of this Act or provisions of any other law for time being in force as may be specified by the Central Government in the notification published in the Official Gazette; or;]

(e) it is necessary so to do in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of India, friendly relations of India with any foreign country, or in the interests of the general public; or

(f) the marriage of an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder, who has obtained such Card under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 7A,

(i) has been dissolved by a competent court of law or otherwise; or

(ii) has not been dissolved but, during the subsistence of such marriage, he has solemnised marriage with any other person.

2[Provided that no order under this section shall be passed unless the Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.]

Section 7D, The Citizenship Act, 1955 (Act 57 of 1955).

Cross-references

Extracted from the operative text of the enactments themselves. Every destination below exists in our corpus.

This section refers to

  1. s. 7A Registration of Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder

Questions about Section 7D

What does Section 7D of the Citizenship Act deal with?

Section 7D of the Citizenship Act is headed "Cancellation of registration as Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder". [7D. Cancellation of registration as Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder.--The Central Government may, by order, cancel the registration granted under sub-section (1) of section 7A, if it is satisfied that-- (a) the registration as an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder was obtained by means of fr

How do I find court cases under Section 7D 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 7D, section 7D Citizenship Act 1955, section 7D 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 7D of the Citizenship Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 7A (Registration of Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 7D of the Citizenship Act come into force?

Section 7D of the Citizenship Act, cited as Citizenship Act 1955 7D, 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.

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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 14 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.