1.

With reference to the latest notification in March 2021 on the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme, consider the following statements:1. OCI can purchase agricultural land2. OCI can pursue the profession of a doctor, advocate, architect and Chartered Accountant.3. OCI can undertake any 'research', undertake any 'missionary' or 'journalistic' activities.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?1. 1 and 2 only2. 2 only3. 2 and 3 only4. 3 only

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2 only

The correct answer is 2 only.

  • Notification, on OCI card-holders published in March 2021 has provided the following provisions:
    • Grant of a multiple-entry life-long visa for visiting India for any purpose.
    • Special permission is required to:
      • undertake any research; 
      • undertake any missionary or mountaineering or journalistic activities;
      • undertake internships in any foreign diplomatic missions; and 
      • visit any place that falls within the so-called protected or restricted or prohibited areas.
      • Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
    • Purchase or sale of immovable properties other than agricultural land or farmhouse or plantation property. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
    • Pursuing the following professions: doctors, dentists, nurses, and pharmacists, advocates, architects, and chartered accountants.
      • Hence, statement 2 is correct.

 Other provisions:

  • Exemption from registration with the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer for any length of stay in India. 
  • OCI card-holders will enjoy parity with Indian nationals in the matters of tariffs in airfares in domestic sectors in India, and entry fees to be charged for visiting sites.
  • The concept of OCI was brought through the Citizenship Act, 1955.
  • The government of India launched the Overseas Citizenship of India Scheme in 2005.
  • On 9 January 2015, the GOI merged the Persons of Indian Origin card scheme with the OCI card scheme.
  • Provisions related to Indian Citizenship are mentioned in Article 5-11, Part - IInd of the Indian Constitution. 


Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions