Can I get a no caste certificate in India?
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Can I get a no caste certificate in India?
Chennai: A female advocate from Tamil Nadu has become the first Indian who officially doesn’t belong to any caste or religion. Neither 35-year-old Sneha, a resident of Tirupattur, nor her parents believe in caste or religion.
What is the procedure to get no caste certificate in Tamilnadu?
The following are the documents required for applying for caste certificate in Tamilnadu:
- Completed application form.
- Ration card copy.
- School leaving certificate or transfer certificate.
- Caste certificates or school certificates of parents.
Can I have no caste?
There is no such thing as caste. There are only castes…” In other words, Ambedkar argued that the system was thriving on relational terms and the underlying point of differentiation being ritual purity, that is, lower castes are impure and upper castes are pure.
Which is the big caste in India?
1. Brahmans: Brahmans are at the top in Varna hierarchy. Main castes of this Varna are those of priests, teachers, custodians of social ritual practices and arbiter of correct social and moral behaviour.
Can we change caste in India?
Changing a Caste Caste change can be achieved legally only when someone has been adopted. And if a child (born in an inter-caste marriage) when attains the age of 21 chooses to vote for another caste of the father or mother in specific circumstances.
Is a “no caste” certificate necessary?
The Constitution of India recognizes no casteism. That means we are all Indians. So, a “No Caste “ certificate is not necessary, if we have faith in our Constitution. True Hinduism is also against casteism. Removing casteism from mind is enough to remove casteism. A certificate is not necessary.
What is the difference between caste and religion in India?
These distinctions of Hindu and Muslims upper caste,lower caste are made by us and are used by politicians. If you believe in God , do believe in him but don’t assume that Allah and shiva are different. Caste is feeling of superiority by accident of birth and and religion is a belief without reason/evidence.
Who is a citizen of India by descent only?
(3) For the purposes of the proviso to sub-section (1), any male person born outside undivided India who was, or was deemed to be, a citizen of India at the commencement of the Constitution shall be deemed to be a citizen of India by descent only. Citizenship by registration.-
Will Madras HC’s ruling make a casteless and religionless Society?
The HC of Madras ruled that people who do not wish to disclose their caste or religion must not be forced or compelled to do so. (PIL submitted by G. Balakrishnan) This will be a step in advance to make a casteless and religionless society.