Cancellation of Overseas Citizen of India Card

The Government of India may cancel the registration of a person as an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder, if it is satisfied in the following conditions-

♤ He has obtained the status by means of fraud, false representation or the concealment of any material fact; or

♤ He has shown disaffection towards the Constitution of India; or

♤ He has, during any war in which India may be engaged, unlawfully traded or communicated with an enemy; or

♤ He has, within five years after registration, been sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years; or

♤ It is necessary so to do in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of India, friendly relations of India with any foreign country, or in the interests of the general public; or