Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that his government will ensure that every individual gets justice (over NRC) and is treated in a humane manner. All individuals will have sufficient opportunity for all remedies available under the law.
“NRC is being updated in Assam in accordance with the Assam Accord signed on 15 August, 1985,” said Singh.
The entire process is being carried out as per directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court which is constantly monitoring the process.
“I would like to assure everyone that the NRC exercise is being carried out in a totally objective, transparent and meticulous manner and will continue to be so. At every stage of the process, adequate opportunity of being heard is given to all persons. The entire process is being conducted according to law and due procedure is being followed,” he said.
Rajnath Singh had a review meeting with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in New Delhi this morning.
“Government wants to make it clear that the NRC to be published on 30th July is only a draft. After draft publication, adequate opportunity for claims and objections will be available. All claims and objections will be duly examined. Adequate opportunity of being heard will be given before disposal of claims and objections. Only thereafter, final NRC will be published, he said.
The Citizenship Rules provide that any person who is not satisfied with the outcome of claims and objections can appeal in the Foreigner’s Tribunal. Thus, there is no question of anyone being put in a detention centre after the publication of NRC.
State Government has been asked to ensure that law & order is maintained and no one is allowed to take law into their hands and all possible arrangements are made to ensure safety and security for all. “No person is allowed to be harassed and no one is allowed to create fear or panic. Central Govt. will provide all necessary help to the Govt. of Assam in this regard,” Singh said.