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MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL
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 non
interference 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.
Humbly submitted

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MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
NEW DELHI
No. RTI/551/722/2011 Dated: 21
51
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 of External Affairs Most Immediate
(RTI Division) RTI Matter
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802-Akbar Bhawan, Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi-I 10 021.
No. RTI/551/478/2011 Dated: 19
th
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 13
th
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 of External 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
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(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. Country
wise 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.
6
4
5
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
9
12
10
11
13
14
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.
15
16
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,
P v r ~
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(P.V.Sivaraman)
Director (Foreigners)& ePlo
Tel.no. 2338 1374
ANNEXURE , .
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Country
Afghanistan
Australia
Bangladesh
Canada
China
Congo
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Ethiopia
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Fiji
1
Fr
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lance
No. of foreign nationals overstaying as on
31.12.2009
13,569
309
32,644
658
5591
90 I
821
290 I
4 .,
1J
390 I
IGermany
I Italy 116 [
207 I

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IJapan
j
365 i
IKorea
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783 :
i Malavsia 361
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: Mauritius 781
I Mongolia

88 '
i Mvanmar 705 !
I
79
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J Spain 70 I
I U.S.A 1.,.535
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I Uganda 98
i United Kingdom 895
I Vietnam 102
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BY SPEED POSTIRTI MATTER
No.26027109/2011-IC.I
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(FOREIGNERS DIVISION)
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26-Man Singh Road, Jaisalmer House,
New Delhi-II 00 11, the 06.07.2011
To
~ s u b h a s h 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 30
th
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, Delhi
110006 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 30
th
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.. 8 i ~ D ) :
Director (F) & CPIO
Shri Subhash Chandra Agrawal, 1775, Kucha Lattushah, Dariba, Chandni Chowk, Delhi
110006 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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countries whose visa-periods stand expired
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('P!O there under section 6(3) of RTI Act. Postal-order number 921-: ]96759 1()1' rupees
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Most Immediate
RTI Matter
Ministry of External Affairs
(RTI Division)
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802- Akbar Bhavan, Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi - 110 021
No. RTI/551/478/2011 Dated: 23
rd
june, 2011
Office Memorandum
Attached herewith a copy of RTI application dated 13
th
june, 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
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(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:
~ h r i 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
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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 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 01' ()\('!'su:,
.:\pproxi mate numher of Bangladeshi nationals present] y ill the -country \\
visa-period has already expired. Please provide details according ,>1 \ 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 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