Domicile Rule
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Maharashtra mandates domicile proof for driving licences from August 1, announces bike taxi roadmap
Maharashtra | Jul 07, 2026, 04:22 PM ISTMinister Sarnaik said private motorcycles cannot be used to carry passengers without official permission. However, the State Transport Authority has issued 30-day temporary licences to aggregator companies.
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Bihar: Nitish cabinet approves policy for 85% reservation to locals in recruitment of teachers
Bihar | Aug 05, 2025, 02:47 PM ISTAs the assembly elections approach, the issue of domicile has sparked a massive debate in public. Leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, has pledged to ensure 100 per cent domicile in government jobs if the RJD comes to power.
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Centre announces new domicile polices for Ladakh, reserves 85% jobs for locals, check details
India | Jun 03, 2025, 03:36 PM ISTThe Centre said the move is aimed at safeguarding local interests. People in Ladakh have been protesting for constitutional safeguards to protect their language, culture, and land after the special status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 was abrogated in 2019.
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What is Domicile Certificate? Meaning, Types, Benefits & Application Process Explained!
Brand Content | May 21, 2024, 03:27 PM ISTWhether you are a student, a working professional, or an individual trying to secure a state government job, having a domicile certificate is wise. Read on to learn about the benefits associated with this certificate and how to apply for it.
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Uttarakhand bans land sale to outsiders for agriculture, horticulture purposes: All you need to know
Explainers | Jan 02, 2024, 09:15 PM ISTUttarakhand government has banned large-scale sale of land to outsiders until a detailed public hearing on the matter after protests by social organisations in the state.
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Jammu and Kashmir administration to allot govt land to landless domicile
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 25, 2023, 10:25 AM ISTThe lease period specified will be 40 years which may be extendable for an additional 40 years, which is subject to adhering to all norms and formalities. However, if a person fails to build a house on the allotted land within two years, the lease will be cancelled.
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Jammu and Kashmir govt to issue domicile certificate to husband of native woman
India | Jul 21, 2021, 12:02 PM ISTThe spouse of a domicile certificate holder can now get the certificate upon submission of certain documents.
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JK: 63-year-long battle for citizenship end for Valmikis as they get domicile certificates
India | Jul 31, 2020, 04:49 PM ISTThe first domicile certificate in the community was given to 71-year-old Deepoo Devi of Valmiki Samaj Basti by a tehsildar.
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Jammu & Kashmir new domicile certificates: All you need to know
Fyi | Jun 29, 2020, 03:11 PM ISTThe Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday (June 27) started the process of distributing domicile certificates among people belonging to different sections who had been living in the Union Territory (UT) for the last seven decades but were deprived of their legitimate citizenship rights.
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Domicile law for Jammu and Kashmir coming 'very soon': Jitendra Singh
India | Feb 22, 2020, 06:19 PM ISTIn a bid to address the concerns of the local populace after the revoking of Jammu and Kashmir's special status last year, Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday assured the people of the Union Territory that the domicile law is coming "very soon" which would be followed by the Land Act.
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SC holds Karnataka's domicile criteria for PGET-18 invalid
India | Apr 04, 2018, 11:38 PM ISTThis year, the KEA introduced 'Karnataka origin' and made 10-year study in the state mandatory to qualify among the criteria to qualify for government seats in post-graduate medical and dental courses.
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Bombay High Court slams Maharashtra government for domicile rule for medical admission
India | Jun 28, 2014, 08:12 PM ISTMumbai: The Bombay High Court has pulled up Maharashtra government over the newly-introduced rule which makes domicile certificate mandatory for seeking admission to medical courses.Abrupt introduction of the rule would jeopardise the careers of students,