New Delhi: The Law Ministry, however, said that it can help Home Ministry with the interpretation of any provision of the Citizenship Act to enable it to decide the case. Under the Indian Citizenship Act, a foreigner is entitled to receive citizenship provided that he or she has rendered distinguished service to the cause of science, philosophy, art, literature, world peace or human progress.
Mr Sami, who has a Pakistani passport, had arrived in India in 2001 and, between 2001 and 2013, visited the UK and several other countries. He has a business and professional visa.
His earlier application for citizenship was submitted to the special branch of Mumbai Police.
Pakistani singer Adnan Sami has applied for Indian citizenship for a second time even though his earlier plea was rejected by the Centre.
The 43-year-old singer, whose earlier request was rejected some two years back, has sent his application to the Foreigners' Division of the Home Ministry. "His application is under consideration," official sources said.
Last month, Home Ministry had asked Law Ministry as to whether Mr Sami can be granted Indian citizenship. But Law Ministry refused to entertain the request, saying that the power of granting Indian citizenship lies with the Home Ministry under the Citizenship Act.
Mr Sami, who has a Pakistani passport, had arrived in India in 2001 and, between 2001 and 2013, visited the UK and several other countries. He has a business and professional visa.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Trending: Adnan Spotted In Mumbai With His Third Wife Roya Faryabi Adnan Sami Recalls Shah Rukh Khan Buying Him Sweaters During An Ad Shoot: "I Was Very Touched" Andhra Chief Minister's Tweet Congratulating Team RRR Upsets Adnan Sami A Day After Divorce Announcement, Natasa Stankovic Posts Pics From Serbia Krishan Kumar's Daughter Tishaa Dies After "Battle With Illness": Family Review: Bad Newz Relies On Vicky Kaushal To Pull It Out Of The Fire CrowdStrike: All About The Cybersecurity Giant Behind Global IT Outage UP Government Forms Lucknow-SCR On The Lines Of Delhi-NCR The Situation At Delhi, Mumbai Airports Day After Global IT Outage Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.