What is the role of the Foreigners' Tribunal in the NRC (National Register of Citizens) process?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Answer: To verify citizenship claims of individuals excluded from the NRC
Explanation: The Foreigners’ Tribunal plays a key adjudicatory role in the NRC process by examining and verifying the citizenship claims of individuals whose names are excluded from the National Register of Citizens. It provides a legal platform for individuals to present documents and defend their citizenship status.
The Foreigners Tribunal functions as a quasi-judicial body that determines whether a person is a foreigner or a citizen based on evidence and legal procedures.
Additional Key Facts
Foreigners Tribunals are mainly operational in Assam.
They were established under the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order,1964.
Individuals declared “foreigners” by the tribunal can be detained or deported.
NRC is closely linked with citizenship verification in Assam.
Appeals against tribunal decisions can be made in High Courts and Supreme Court.
Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers
Question: Under which order were Foreigners’ Tribunals established?
Answer: Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964
Question: What happens if a person is declared a foreigner by the tribunal?
Answer: They may be detained or deported according to law