State: Gujarat

District: Ahmedabad
FORM VIIIA
[See rule 10A (1) (g)]
The Citizenship Rules, 2009

APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION AS A CITIZEN OF INDIA UNDER SECTION 6B OF THE

CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955

MHA File Number : 202400807624 Date: 14/04/2024

PART I

1. Full name of the applicant: SANJANA RAMESHKUMAR LOHANA

commonly known by another name, enter such name here:

2. Present address : G 1203 EDEN G TO R GODREJ GARDEN CITY GOTA AHMEDABAD AHMEDABAD GUJARAT
382470 INDIA

3. (a) Sex : FEMALE

(b) Occupation: STUDENT
(c) If in service, address of employer : NIL
(d) Mark of identification : NA

4. Please specify which of the minority community from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, you belong to, namely, Hindu,
Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians HINDUS

5. Place and date of birth : KARACHI, PAKISTAN, 21/10/1998

6. Present nationality, : PAKISTAN

7. Nationality by birth : PAKISTAN

8. (a) Marital status : SINGLE

(b) If married, give date and place of marriage and nationality of the spouse : NIL
(c) Husband's name : NIL

9. Father's full name is RAMESH LOHANA resident of INDIA and he was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and Country)
THARPARKAR, PAKISTAN, on 12/02/1977 and is a citizen of INDIA

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10. Mother's full name is CHANDRA LOHANA resident of INDIA and she was born at (with Tehsil, District, State and
Country) THARPARKAR, PAKISTAN on 01/01/1978 and is a citizen of INDIA

11. Whether the applicant is a subject or citizen of any country where an indian citizen is prevented by law or practice of that
country from becoming a subject or citizen of that country by naturalisation NO

12. Indian Language that the applicant has adequate knowledge of (Languages as specified in the Eighth Schedule to the
Constitution of India): HINDI

13. Details of residence in India:

(a) Date of entry into India : 22/12/2012

(b) I have resided in India continuously for a period of twelve months immediately preceding the YES
date of application.

(c) During the fourteen years immediately preceding the said period of twelve months, I have YES
resided in India for a period amounting in the aggregate to not less than five years.

S.No. Details with address of residence in India for the last From To Years & Months
fourteen years
1 2 3 4 5
1 D 403 SURYODAY PART 2 GHATLODIYA, 22/01/2013 31/12/2021 8 11
AHMEDABAD,
AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT-380061 INDIA

14. Reasons for which applicant wishes to acquire Indian citizenship: RELIGIAN CRUELTY IN PAKISTAN

15. Passport particulars (if available) :

(a) Country : PAKISTAN
(b) Number : AC5784883

16. Visa valid up to (if available) : NA

17. Details of family members who are staying in India with the applicant :

S.No. Name Present Address Relationship Age

1 2 3 4 5

18. Details of criminal proceedings, if any :

S.No. Nature of the criminal Date and placeof registering the case Present status of the Judgment of
proceedings case the court
1 2 3 4 5

19. Name and address of a person whose affidavit testifying to the character of the applicant is attached herewith:
NANDLAL MEGHANI, C 4 SURSAGAR SOCIETY GHATLODIYA

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PART II

20. I have/have not previously renounced or been deprived of the citizenship of India.

(If the applicant has renounced his Indian citizenship, here state the date on which the declaration of renunciation
was made; or if he has been deprived of his citizenship, state the date on which and the authority
by whom, the order of deprivation was made.)

21. I have / have not previously applied for naturalization as a citizen of India and the application has/has not been rejected.

22. I hereby declare that my intention is to make India as permanent home and I undertake that the Citizenship of my country
shall stand renounced irrevocably in the event of my application being approved and that I shall not raise any claim on it in
future.

23. I SANJANA RAMESHKUMAR LOHANA do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars, stated in this
application are true, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true.

Date............................ Signature of Applicant...................................

Oath of Allegiance

I SANJANA RAMESHKUMAR LOHANA do solemnly affirm (or swear) that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the
Constitution of India as by law established and that I will faithfully observe the laws of India and fulfil my duties as a citizen of
India.

Signature of Applicant..............................

Affirmed/Sworn and subscribed this ..................day of........................20...........before me.

*Signature :..................................
.
*Designation :..................................
.

*Signature and designation of the officer authorized under rule 38 of the Citizenship Rules, 2009, before whom the
registration, declaration or oath of allegiance is made or taken.

Affidavit to accompany the application for a certificate of naturalization under the Citizenship Act, 1955.**

In the matter of the application for a certificate of naturalization under the Citizenship Act, 1955, I SANJANA
RAMESHKUMAR LOHANA son of RAMESH LOHANA residing at G 1203 EDEN G TO R GODREJ GARDEN CITY
GOTA AHMEDABAD AHMEDABAD GUJARAT 382470 INDIA make oath and do solemnly and sincerely affirm that the
statements contained in my application here unto annexed are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
If, at any time before a certificate is issued to me, the accuracy of any of the foregoing particulars is affected by an
alteration in circumstances, I undertake to inform the Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs in

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writing forthwith.

Place............................ Signature of Applicant...................................

Date............................

**Affidavit to be attested by Notary/Oath Commissioner/Magistrate.

Affidavit testifying the character of the applicant.

(vide item 19)

In the matter of an application for a certificate of naturalisation under the Citizenship Act, 1955, made by SANJANA
RAMESHKUMAR LOHANA (Name of the applicant) I NANDLAL MEGHANI aged............years, by
occupation................................son of............................................................ residing at C 4 SURSAGAR SOCIETY
GHATLODIYA make oath and do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I am an Indian citizen and I vouch application of (Name
of the applicant) SANJANA RAMESHKUMAR LOHANA's good character.

Date............................ Signature...............................

Name: NANDLAL MEGHANI

Full postal address: C 4 SURSAGAR
SOCIETY
GHATLODIYA

(This Form complete in all respect shall be submitted to the designated officer under rule 11A within whose
jurisdiction the applicant is ordinarily resident for transmission to the Empowered Committee as specified in rule
11A.)

DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THE APPLICANT

1. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1A

2. A copy of any one of the document in Schedule 1B
3. An Affidavit in format as in Schedule 1C
4. A copy of valid or expired Foreign Passport, if available
5. A copy of valid or expired Residential Permit, if available
6. One affidavit from self (applicant) and one affidavit from an Indian national testifying to the character of the
applicant in the prescribed language available in the application form.

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SCHEDULE 1A
[Refer Rule 10A]
THE CITIZENSHIP RULES, 2009
List of Documents to prove that the applicant is a national of Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan [for applicants submitting
application under section 6B]
✓1. Copy of the passport issued by the government of Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan

2. Registration Certificate or Residential Permit issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) or Foreigners
Registration Officer (FRO) in India

3. Birth certificate issued by a Government authority in Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan

4. School certificate or educational certificate issued by the School or College or Board or University authorities in
Afghanistan, Bangladesh or Pakistan

5. Identity Document of any kind issued by Government of Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan or any other Government
authorities or Government agencies in these countries

6. Any License or Certificate issued by a Government authority of Afghanistan, Bangladesh or Pakistan

7. Land or tenancy records in Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan

8. Any document that shows that either of the parents or grandparents or great grandparents of the applicant is or had been a
citizen of one of the three countries i.e. Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan

9. Any other document issued by a Government authority or a Government agency in Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan
which will establish that the applicant is from Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan

10. I will submit the relevant document before the district level committee

Note: The Above documents will be admissible even beyond their validity priod

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SCHEDULE 1B
[Refer Rule 10A]
THE CITIZENSHIP RULES, 2009
List of Documents to prove that the applicant has entered into India on or before 31.12.2014 [for applicants submitting
application under section 6B]
1. Copy of visa and immigration stamp on arrival in India

✓2. Registration Certificate or Residential Permit issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) or
Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) in India

3. Slip issued by the Census Enumerators in India to such persons while conducting census related survey

4. Government issued license or certificate or permit in India (Including Driving License, Aadhaar Card etc.)

5. Ration Card of the applicant issued in India

6. Any letter issued by the Government or Court to the applicant with official stamp

7. Birth certificate of the applicant issued in India

8. Land or tenancy records or registered rental agreement in India in the name of the applicant

9. PAN Card issuance document bearing the date of issuance

10. Any other document issued by the Central Government or State Government or any Public Sector Undertakings of Central
Government or State Government or any financial institutions like Banks or any other Public Authority

11. Certificate issued by an elected member of any rural or urban body or officer thereof or a revenue officer

12. Record and account details relating to and issued by the Banks (Including Private Banks) or Post Office accounts in the
name of the applicant

13. Insurance policies issued by the Insurance companies in India in the name of the applicant

14. Electricity connection papers or Electricity Bills or other Utility Bills in the name of the applicant

15. Court or Tribunal Records or Processes in India in respect of the applicant

16. Document showing service or employment under any employer in India supported by Employees Provident Fund (EPF)/
General Provident Fund/ Pension/ Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) documents

17. School leaving certificate of the applicant issued in India

18. Academic certificate issued by a school or college or a board or a university or a government institution

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19. Municipality trade license issued to the applicant

20. Marriage Certificate

Note:(i) The above documents should have been issued by an Indian Authority and will be admissible even beyond their
validity period

(ii) The documents should be establish that the applicant had entered India on or before 31.12.2014

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