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~q'~IM~,~~ MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFF!\'f~S

NEW DELHI

No. RTI/551/478/2011 Dated: Opt November, 2011

Shri. Subhash Chandra Agrawal, 1775, Kucha Lattushah, Dariba, Chandni Chowk, Delhi - 110 006 .

Sir,

In continuation of our letter of even no. dt. 21/9/2011 regarding your RTI application dated 13/6/2011 seeking information regarding on situation of minority Hindus in Pakistan/Bangladesh and related matters, and your Appeal dated 27/9/11.

2. The matter was re-examined by the Division concerned, and their response is as follows:

The minority groups including Hindus residing in Pakistan are citizens of Pakistan and the treatment fair or otherwise is an internal affair of the country. The boundary conditions for taking any step in this regard are governed by para (iii) of Simla Agreement of 1972 between India and Pakistan, which state "The pre-requisite for reconciliation, good neighbourliness and durable peace between them is a commitment by both the countries to peaceful co-existence, respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty and non­interference in each other's internal affairs, on the basis of equality and mutual benefit."

A copy of the Simla Agreement is enclosed herewith.

Simla Agreement June 02, 1972

AGREEMENT BElWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF

THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN ON BILATERAL RELATIONS (SIMLA AGREEMENT)

Simla, 2 July 1972

1. The Government of India and the Government of Pakistan are resolved that the two countries put an end to the conflict and confrontation that have hitherto marred their relations and work for the promotion of a friendly

and harmonious relationship and the establishment of durable peace in the sub-continent, so that both countries may henceforth devote their resources and energies to the pressing task of advancing the welfare of their peoples.

In order to achieve this objective, the Government of India and the Government of Pakistan

HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

(i) That the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations shall govern the relations between the

two countries;

(ii) That the two countries are resolved to settle their differences by peaceful means through bilateral

negotiations or by any other peaceful means mutually agreed upon between them. Pending the final settlement of any of the problems between the two countries, neither side shall unilaterally alter the situation and both shall prevent the organisation, assistance or encouragement of any acts detrimental to the maintenance of peaceful and harmonious relations;

(iii) That the pre-requisites for reconciliation, good neighbourliness and durable peace between them is a

commitment by both the countries to peaceful co-existence, respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty and non-interference in each other's internal affairs, on the basis of equality and mutual benefit;

(iv) That the basic issues and causes of conflict which have bedeviled the relations between the two countries for

the last 25 years shall be resolved by peaceful means;

(v) That they shall always respect each other's national unity, territorial integrity. political independence and

sovereign equality;

(vi) That in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations they will refrain from the threat or use of force

against the territorial integrity or political independence of each other.

2. Both Governments will take all steps within their power to prevent hostile propaganda directed against each other. Both countries will encourage the dissemination of such information as would promote the development of friendly relations between them.

3. In order progressively to restore and normalise relations between the two countries step by step, it would

agree that:

(i) Steps shall be taken to resume communications, postal, telegraphic, sea, land including border posts, and air

link including overflights;

(ii) Appropriate steps shall be taken to promote travel facilities for the nationals of the other country;

(iii) Exchange in the fields of science and culture will be promoted.

In this connection delegation from the two countries will meet from time to time to work out the necessary

details.

4. In order to initiate the process of the establishment of durable peace, both the Governments agree that:

(i) Indian and Pakistani forces shall be withdrawn to their side of the international border;

(ii) In Jammu and Kashmir, the line of control resulting from the cease-fire of December 17, 1971 shall be

respected by both sides without prejudice to the recognised position of either side. Neither side shall seek to alter it unilaterally, irrespective of mutual differences and legal interpretations. Both sides further undertake to refrain from the threat or the use of force in violation of this Line;

(iii) The withdrawals shall commence upon entry into force of this Agreement and shall be completed within a

period of 30 days thereof.

3. This Agreement will be subject to ratification by both countries, in accordance with their respective constitutional procedures, and will come into force with effect from the date on which the Instruments of Ratification are exchanged.

6. Both Governments agree that the respective Heads will meet again at a mutually convenient time in the future and that, in the meanwhile, the representatives of the two sides will meet to discuss further the modalities and arrangements for the establishment of durable peace and normalisation of relations, including the questions of repatriation of prisoners of war and civilians internees, a final settlement of Jammu and Kashmir and the resumption of diplomatic relations.

Sd/- Sd/­INDIRA GANDHI ZULIFKAR ALI BHUTTO Prime Minister President Republic of India Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Simla, the 2nd July 1972

FIRST APPEAL UNDER SECTION 19(1) OF RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT

Shri Manbir Singh

Secretary (ER) & Appellate Authority

Union Ministry of External Affairs

South Block, New Delhi-liOOll

Sir

I vide my RTI petition dated 13.06.2011 addressed at Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

sought complete and detailed information on under-mentioned aspects together with

related documents/correspondence/file-notings etc:

1. Approximate number of Pakistani nationals presently in the country whose visa­

period has already expired. Please provide details according to years of overstay,

if feasible

2. Approximate number of Bangladeshi nationals presently in the country whose

visa-period has already expired. Please provide details according to years of

overstay, if feasible

3. Approximate number of other foreign nationals presently in the country whose

visa-period has already expired. Please provide details according to years of

overstay, if feasible

4. Steps taken to send back Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals back to their

countries whose visa-periods stand expired

5. Steps taken to send back other foreign nationals back to their countries whose

visa-periods stand expired

6. Rules including punishment for over-stay or illegal stay of foreign-nationals in

India

7. Is it true that many foreign-nations especially from countries like Pakistan and

Bangladesh are living illegally in India entering India without any VIsa?

8. If yes, approximate number of such persons according to country of their origin

and Indian states where such illegal migrants are living

9. Rules about nationality of children (having taken birth In India) of foreign

nationals either residing in India illegally without obtained any visa, or over­

staying on expired visa

10. Is it true that many Hindus and/or their families from Pakistan have come to India

with a desire to get Indian citizenship?

11. If yes, approximate number of Hindus separately from Pakistan and Bangladesh

who are over-staying or illegally living in India in anticipation of Indian

citizenship

12. Rules to grant Indian citizenship to migrant Hindus from Pakistan and Bangladesh

13. Is India government aware of pitiable situation of minority Hindus living in

Pakistan and Bangladesh with their percentage in population there fast declining?

14. If yes, steps taken if any, by Indian government to safeguard and protect rights of

Hindu nationals of Pakistan and Bangladesh

15. Any other related information

16. File-notings/correspondence/documents etc every aspect of this RTI petition

Learned CPIO at Union Ministry of External Affairs where also my RTI petition was

transferred, vide response No. RTI/551/722/2011 dated 21.09.2011 provided information

relating to query-numbers (13) and (14). But I in initial paragraph of my RTI petition

(now bold and underlined above), had specifically requested information together with

related file-notings/documents/correspondence etc.

As such, I therefore appeal that learned CPIO may kindly be directed to provide all

sought and related documents including also (1) Reports coming to notice of Indian

government of unfair treatment to members of minority group including Hindus residing

in Pakistan and (2) complete correspondence with Pakistan on the aspect as mentioned by

learned CPIO in his reply dated 2] .09.2011. It is prayed accordingly.

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~ q";jIA(Ol, ~ r~ffi1 MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

NEW DELHI

No. RTI/551/722/2011 Dated: 2151 September, 2011

Shri. Subhash Chandra Agrawal, 1775, Kucha Lattushah, Dariba, Chandni Chowk, Delhi- 110006.

Sir,

Please refer to your RTI application dated l J" June, 2011 seeking information regarding situation of minority Hindus in Pakistani Bangladesh and related matters.

2. Relevant information pertaining to this Ministry as obtained from the concerned Division is as follows :­

Points 13 & 14

Government has seen reports of unfair treatment to members of minority groups, including Hindus, residing in Pakistan. It is the responsibility of the Government of Pakistan to discharge its obligations towards its citizens, including minorities. However, based on reports of persecution of minority groups in Pakistan, Government had taken up the matter with the Government of Pakistan. The Government of Pakistan. stated that it was fully cognizant of the situation and looked after the welfare of all its citizens, particularly the minority community.

3. If you are aggrieved with this reply, you may file an appeal to Shri Manbir Singh, Secretary (ER) & Appellate Authority, Ministry of External Affairs, South Block, New Delhi within a month from the date of receipt of this letter.

Yours faithfully,

(Debraj Pradhan) Joint Secretary (RTI)/CPIO

Ministry ofExternal Affairs Most Immediate (RTI Division) RTI Matter

****

802-Akbar Bhawan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-I 10 021.

No. RTI/551/478/2011 Dated: 19th July, 2011

Office Memorandum

Subject: - Information sought by Shri Subhash Chandra Agrawal of Delhi under Right to Information Act, 2005.

****

Attached herewith a copy of RTI application dated 13th June, 2011 of Shri Subhash Chandra Agrawal of Delhi seeking information with documents/correspondence/file notings regarding PakistanilBangladesh nationals whose visa-period has expired and related matters.

2. The matter has been examined by this Ministrv. Ministrv ofExternal Affairs . . ., does not have any information with regard to points 13 & 14 of the R11 application.

3. In view of the above factual posrtion, the RTI application is returned herewith to the Ministry of Home Affairs under Section 6(3)(ii) of the R11 Act, 2005 for further necessary action.

EncIs....As above ~ (Debraj Pradhan)

Joint Secretary (RTI)/CPIO

Shri P.V. Sivaraman, Director (F) & CPIO, Foreigners Division, Jaisalmer House, 26 Mansingh Road, New Delhi.

~Copy to Shri Subhash Chandra Agrawal, 1775, Kucha Lattushah, Dariba, Chandni Chowk, Delhi - 110 006. with the request to contact the above mentioned CPIO for further information in the

MOST IMMEDIATE RTI MATTER

No.25022/38/2011-F.VI Government of India

Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division)

Jaisalmer House, 26, Man Singh Road New Delhi-110011, dated zo" July, 2011

To

Shri Subhash Chandra Agrawal 1775, Kucha Lattushah Dariba, Chandni Chowk Delhi -110 006

Sub: Application seeking information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Sir,

Please refer to your RTI application dated 13.6.2011 addressed to the CPIO, Prime Minister's Office, received by the undersigned 011

22.6.2011 on transfer from the Prime Minister's Office vide their Office Memorandum no. RTI/2250/2011-PMR dated 17.6.2011. A copy of same RTI application was also received on 29.6.2011 from the Ministry of External Affairs vide their Office Memorandum no. RTI/551/478/2011 dated 23.6.2011.

2. The information sought by you is furnished below:­

1 Point I Point raised number 1 Approximate number of

Pakistani nationals presently In the country whose visa period has already expired. Please

L provide details according to

Requisite information

As per information available with the Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division), 7,691 Pakistani nationals were found to be overstaying as on 31.12.2009.

3

years of overstay, if Data for the year 2010 and 2011 feasible. (till date) has not been compiled so

far. Details according to years of overstay are also not available with the Foreigners Division, Ministry of Home Affairs.

2 Approximate number of As per information available with Bangladeshi nationals the Ministry of Home Affairs presently in the country (Foreigners Division), 32,644 whose visa period has Bangladeshi nationals were found already expired. Please to be overstaying as on provide details according to 31.12.2009. years of overstay, if feasible. Data for the year 2010 and 2011

(till date) has not been compiled so far. Details according to years of overstay are also not available with the Foreigners Division, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Approximate number of other foreign nationals presently In the country whose visa period has already expired. Please provide details according to years of overstay, if feasible.

As per information available with the Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division), the total number of foreign nationals found to be overstaying as on 31.12.2009 was 73,441, which includes 7,691 Pakistani nationals mentioned In reply to point nO.1 above and 32,644 Bangladeshi nationals mentioned in reply to point no. 2 above. Thus excluding Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals, the number of other foreign nationals found to be overstaying as on 31.12.2009 was 33,106. Country­wise details of foreign nationals who were found to be overstaying in the country as on 31.12.2009 are enclosed.

Data for the year 2010 and 2011 (till date) has not been compiled so far. Details according to years of overstay are also not available with the Foreigners Division, Ministry of Home Affairs.

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4

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Steps taken to send back Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals back to their countries whose visa periods stand expired. Steps taken to send back other foreign nationals back to their countries whose visa periods stand expired.

Rules including punishment for overstay or illegal stay of foreign nationals in India.

Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946 provides as follows:­

" 14. Penalty for contravention of provisions of the Act, etc.- Whoever

(a) remains in any area in India for a period exceeding the period for which the visa was issued to him;

(b) does any act in violation of the conditions of the valid visa issued to him for his entry and stay in India or any part thereunder;

(c) contravenes the provisions of this Act or of any order made thereunder or any direction given in pursuance

7 Is it true that many foreign nationals especially from countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh are living illegally In India entering India without any visa?

8 If yes, approximate number of such persons according to country of their origin and Indian states where such illegal migrants are living.

Rules about nationality of children (having taken birth in India) of foreign nationals either residing in India illegally without obtained any visa, or overstaying on

of this Act or such order for which no specific punishment is provided under this Act,

shall be punished with imprisonment for a terms which may extend to five years and shall also be liable to fine; and if he has entered into a bond in pursuance of clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 3, his bond shall be forfeited, and any person bound thereby shall pay the penalty thereof or show cause to the satisfaction of the convicting Court why such penalty should not be paid by him.

This point pertains to Director (Immigration & Citizenship) in the Ministry of Home Affairs and therefore, it was transferred to him on 27.6.2011. He has already furnished a reply to you vide letter

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expired visa.

Is it true that many Hindus and/or their families from Pakistan have come to India with a desire to get Indian citizenship? If yes, approximate number of Hindus separately from Pakistan and Bangladesh who are overstaying or illegally living In India in anticipation of Indian citizenship.

Rules to grant Indian citizenship to migrant Hindus from Pakistan and Bangladesh

Is India Government aware of pitiable situation of minority Hindus living In

Pakistan and Bangladesh with their percentage In

population there fast declining? If yes, steps taken if any, by Indian Government to safeguard and protect rights of Hindu nationals of Pakistan and Bangladesh.

no. 26027/09/2011-IC.1 dated 6.7.2011.

This point pertains to Director (Immigration & Citizenship) in the Ministry of Home Affairs and therefore, it was transferred to him on 27.6.2011. He has already furnished a reply to you vide letter no. 26027/09/2011-IC.1 dated 6.7.2011.

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Any other related information

File notings/ correspondence/documents etc. every aspect of this RTI petition.

Detailed visa etc. Ministry's under

information about Indian are available on this

website www.mha.nic.in Citizens Services ­

Foreigners Division. The particular "file notings/correspondence/documents of Foreigners Division, Ministry of Home Affairs desired by the applicant have not been specified.

3. If you are not satisfied with the information furnished above, you may file an appeal before the Appellate Authority i.e. Shri G.V.V.Sarma, Joint Secretary (Foreigners), Ministry Jaisalmer House, 26 Mansingh Road, prescribed time period.

of Home Affairs, Room No.4, New Delhi-110011 within the

Yours faithfully,

Pvr~ _ .. -.--'- "

(P.V.Sivaraman) Director (Foreigners)& ePlo

Tel.no. 2338 1374

ANNEXURE~, . ,

Country

Afghanistan Australia Bangladesh Canada China Congo I

IEthiopia I Fiji 1 Fr Ilance

No. of foreign nationals overstaying as on 31.12.2009

13,569 309

32,644 658 5591

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821

290 I4 .,1J

390 IIGermany

I Italy 116 [ 207 I

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IKorea ~outh -t 783 :

i Malavsia 361 r-::-­ .. -"~---------'-.

: Mauritius 781 I Mongolia

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i Mvanmar 705 !

I~~therland5 79 , 1

J Spain 70 I

I U.S.A 1.,.535r'-c---------I Uganda 98 i United Kingdom 895 I Vietnam 102 I

BY SPEED POSTIRTI MATTER

No.26027109/2011-IC.I GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (FOREIGNERS DIVISION)

*** 26-Man Singh Road, Jaisalmer House,

New Delhi-II 00 11, the 06.07.2011 To

~subhash Chandra Agrawal, A;;15, Kucha Lattushah Dariba, Chandni Chowk,

Delhi-ll0006

Sub:- Application under RTI Act, 2005.

Sir,

Reference is invited to your application dated 13.06.2011 received in the Section on 27.06.2011 from the Prime Minister's Office on the subject noted above.

2. The requisite information in respect of point No.9 to 12 and 15 of your application is as under:­

Point (9): Section 3 in the Citizenship Act, 1955 is applicable for the people born in India. As per the said Section, every person born in India between 26.01.1950 to 30.06.1987 shall be citizen of India by birth irrespective of the nationality of their parents. The person born in India between 01.07.1987 to 02.12.2004 shall also be citizen of India provided either of whose parents is a citizen of India at the time of his birth. Further, the person born in India after 03.12.2004 shall also be citizen of India provided both of his parents are citizens of India or one of whose parent is a citizen of India and the other is not an illegal migrant at the time of his birth.

Point 10 to 12: There is no discrimination on the basis of nationality or gender of the persons seeking Indian citizenship under the provisions of the Citizenship Act,1955 and the rules made there under. Every foreign national, who fulfils the qualifications as mentioned under section 5 and 6 of the Citizenship Act,1955 can acquire Indian Citizenship as per prescribed procedure available under rule 11 & 12 of the Citizenship Rules,2009. Further, central database about Hindus who have come from Pakistan and Bangladesh in anticipation of Indian Citizenship, is not maintained.

Point 15: You may visit Ministry of Home Affairs website i.e. www.mha.nic.in for detailed information about Indian visa and Citizenship regime.

~_;;:firithfully,

(Anuj Sharma) DIRECTOR(I&C)&CPIO

Tel.No.23389286

RTI MATTER! TIME BOUND

No. 25022/38/2011-F.VI Government of India/Bharat Sarkar

Ministry of Home Affairs/Grih Mantralaya (Foreigners Division)

Jaisalmer House, 26, Mansingh Road, New Delhi, Dated the 30th June, 2011

Sub: Application under Right to Information Act, 2005.

Please find enclosed a copy of the RTI application dated 13.6.2011under RTI Act, 2005 from Shri Subhash Chandra Agrawal received in this office on 22.6.20110n transfer by the Prime Minister's Office.

2. In this regard, it is stated that the information sought by the RTI applicant against points 13 and 14 do not pertain to the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs has no information in this regard. Since this matter pertains to the Ministry of External Affairs, point nos. 13 and 14 of the RTI application are transferred to the Ministry of External Affairs under Section 6(3) of the RTI Act, 2005 with the request to provide the requisite information to the applicant directly.

3. The prescribed application fee under the RTI Act, 2005 has been received in the Prime Minister's Office.

Encl.: As above

~ (p. V. Slvaraman)

Director (F) & CPIO Shri Debraj Pradhan, Joint Secretary (RTI)/CPIO, Mininistry of External Affairs, 802, Akbar Bhavan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-l 10021.

Cop Of information to :

hri Subhash Chandra Agrawal, 1775, Kucha Lattushah, Dariba, Chandni Chowk, Delhi­110006 with the request to contact the Ministry of External Affairs for information on point nos. 13 and 14 of the RTI application.

RTI MATTER! TIME BOUND

No. 25022/38/2011-F.VI Government of IndialBharat Sarkar

Ministry of Home Affairs/Grih Mantralaya (Foreigners Division)

Jaisalmer House, 26, Mansingh Road, New Delhi, Dated the 30th June, 2011

To

The Principal Secretary (Home) of all State Govts.fUT Admns. (As per standard list)

Sub: Application under Right to Information Act, 2005.

SirlMadam,

Please find enclosed a copy of the RTI application dated 13.6.2011under RTI Act, 2005 from Shri Subhash Chandra Agrawal received in this office on 22.6.20110n transfer by the Prime Minister's Office.

2. In this regard, it is stated that the information sought by the RTI applicant against points 7, 8, 10 and 11 is not centrally maintained by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Since this information will be available with the State Governments/UT Administrations, points 7, 8, 10 and 11 of the RTI application is transferred to State Governments/UT Administrations under Section 6(3} of the RTI Act, 2005 with request to provide the requisite information to the applicant directly.

3. The prescribed application fee under the RTI Act, 2005 has been received in the Prime Minister's Office.

Encl.: As above Yours faithfully,

Wr. (p.¥. 8i~D) :

Director (F) & CPIO

Shri Subhash Chandra Agrawal, 1775, Kucha Lattushah, Dariba, Chandni Chowk, Delhi­110006 with the request to contact the Home Departments of all State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for information on point nos. 7, 8, 10 and 11 of the RTI application.

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New Delhi - 110 021

No. RTI/551/478/2011 Dated: 23rd june, 2011

Office Memorandum

Attached herewith a copy of RTI application dated 13thjune, 2011 (received on 2pt june, 2011) of Shri Subhash Chandra Agrawal of Delhi seeking detailed information with documents/correspondence/file notings regarding Pakistani/Bangladeshi nationals whose visa-period has expired and related matters.

2. As the subject matter is more closely connected with the functioning Ministry of Home Affairs, the application in original is transferred to them under Section 6(3)(ii) of the RTI Act, 2005 for necessary action.

3. The applicant has deposited requisite RTI fee Rs. 10/-.

Encls....As above ~ (Debraj Pradhan)

joint Secretary (RTI)/CPIO

Shri Vinod Kumar, Dy. Secretary (Foreigners) Ministry of Home Affairs jaisalmer House New Delhi. Tel: 23381374

Copy for information:

~hri Subhash Chandra Agrawal, 1775, Kucha Lattushah, Dariba, Chandni Chowk, Delhi - 110 006 - with the request to contact the above mentioned ePlo for further reference in the matter.

Right to Information

PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE South Block

New Delhi - 110 101

No. RT1/2250/2011-PMR Dated: y~ -June-2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Application under the Right to Information Act, 2005

An application dated 13.06.2011 received on 15.06.2011 from Shri Subhash Chandra Agrawal on the above noted subject is transferred under section 6(3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, for action as appropriate.

An amount of ~ 101- in the form of a postal order has been received from the applicant as application fee.

~y) Deputy Secretary and

Central Public Information Officer ~ : 23074072

1. Home Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs North Block, New Delhi - 110 001

2. ForeiqnSecretary Ministry of External Affairs South Block, New Delhi - 110 011

Copy by registered post A.D. to:

)Shri Subhash Chandra Agrawal You are advised to approach above ~ 1775, Kuchalattushah public authorities for further information

Dariba, Chandni Chowk regarding the matter. Delhi ·110006

IJNDER RIGHT TO INH)RMAnON ACT

Central .Public Information Officer

Prime ~/linjstcr's Office

South Block. NEW DELHI-llOI01

1 wilt be obliged if your honour kindly provides me complete and detailed information on

under-mentioned aspects together with related documents/correspondence/file-notings

etc:

1. Approximate numbcr of Pakistani nationals presently in the country wh.»,,: visa-

period has already expired. Please provide details according tel ~,~iJrs 01' ()\('!'su:,

.:\pproximate numher of Bangladeshi nationals present] y ill the -country \\ ho",~

visa-period has already expired. Please provide details according ,>1 \ L~1i< iJ'

xpproximatc number of other foreign nationals presently in the country \\ Ih)'l'

\ isa-period has already expired, Please provide details according to vears 01

overstay, i f feasible

4, Steps taken to send back Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals back to their

countries whose visa-periods stand expired

5. Steps taken to send back other LW~']t'n nationals back 10 tnc e countries \. i-'ise

\ iss-periods stand expired

t,. Rules including punishment for over-stay or illegal stav of foreign-nationals n:

Bangladesh are living illegally in India entering India without em) visa':

R. It- yes. approximate number of such persons according to country of their urigin

and Indian states where such illegal migrants are living

9. Rules about nationality of children (having taken birth 111 India) or foreign

nationals either residing Jl1 Ldia illegally without obtained am \ iSH .. or (n cr­

staying on expired visa