MUSLIMS IN MUMBAI RECTIFY DOCUMENTS DUE TO THE CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT ACT.

Why in the news?

Muslim citizens in Mumbai rectify document errors amid concerns over Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC).

 About the Concerns over CAA Implementation:

  • Muslim citizens in Mumbai rush to rectify document discrepancies amidst concerns over Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules.
  • Advocate Nadeem Siddiqui offers free legal advice to ensure document accuracy, especially regarding names and identification details.
  • Increased footfall observed, particularly after the announcement of CAA rules, which came into force in March 2024.
  • Fear among Muslims regarding CAA and potential implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) prompts individuals to rectify document errors.
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What is The National Register of Citizens (NRC)?

  • The National Register of Citizens (NRC), 1951, was compiled after the 1951 Census.
  • It lists individuals residing in each village, along with their names and serial numbers.
  • Published only once in 1951, it provides a snapshot of residents at that time.

source:

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/caa-rules-notified-muslim-citizens-in-mumbai-are-rushing-to-get-their-documents-in-order/article68051908.ece#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20fear%20of%20the%20implementation,very%20common%20name%20among%20Muslims.