IKRAM-UL-HAQ vs GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN through Chief Secretary, Quetta S — 2025 PLD 170 QUETTA-HIGH-COURT-BALOCHISTAN

Case information

Citation: 2025 PLD 170 QUETTA-HIGH-COURT-BALOCHISTAN
Court: Balochistan High Court
Year: 2025
Reporter: PLD
Parties: IKRAM-UL-HAQ vs GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN through Chief Secretary, Quetta S
Provisions referred to: S. 17---P; S. 17; Pakistan Citizenship Act

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Judgment text as reported

IKRAM-UL-HAQ VS GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN through Chief Secretary, Quetta S. 17---Pakistan Citizenship Rules, 1952, R.23(b)---Domicile certificate, acquiring of---Procedural framework---Criterion---Factors to be considered stated---Legally domicile in Pakistan is governed by S. 17 of the Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951 and R. 23 of the Pakistan Citizenship Rules, 1952---These provide the basis and procedural framework for acquiring domicile---Rule 23(b) empowers the competent authority to demand evidence establishing both continuous residence and intent to remain---Factors considered include length of stay, family ties, property ownership, school enrollment, local employment, and community participation---Therefore, person seeking issuance of domicile must substantiate their permanent and continuous residence and intent to remain at the place through credible evidence.

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