The Citizenship Act, 1955 deals with the determination of citizenship

The Citizenship Act, 1955 deals with the determination of citizenship on or after

26th January, 1950
26th November, 1949
15th August, 1947
14th August, 1947
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The Citizenship Act, 1955 was enacted by the Parliament under Article 11 of the Constitution. The Constitution itself contains provisions relating to citizenship at its commencement, i.e., January 26, 1950. The 1955 Act provides for the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship *after* the commencement of the Constitution.
– The Citizenship Act, 1955 regulates the acquisition and loss of Indian citizenship after the Constitution came into effect.
– The Constitution (Articles 5-11) dealt with citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution (Jan 26, 1950).
– The Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950.
– November 26, 1949, is the date the Constitution was adopted and enacted, and certain provisions relating to citizenship, elections, provisional Parliament, etc., came into force immediately. However, the Citizenship Act, 1955 specifically addresses citizenship determination post-commencement of the Constitution.
– August 15, 1947, was India’s Independence Day.
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