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News Topical, Digital Desk : The Kerala government on Monday introduced the 'Nativity Card' Bill in the state Assembly, calling it a historic and rare legislation. Revenue Minister K. Rajan introduced the Domicile Identification Card Bill in the House in the absence of opposition Unified Democratic Front (UDF) members.
The UDF had boycotted proceedings over the Sabarimala gold theft case. The minister said that under the proposed law, residents of the state would be able to proudly declare themselves as Keralites by being issued domicile certificates.
In-principle approval was received last year
The state cabinet had given in-principle approval in December last year to introduce a permanent, photo-based domicile identification certificate in the state. The aim was to ensure that no person has to struggle to prove their identity or residence in the state.
Approval given in the cabinet meeting
The bill, which legalizes the scheme announced in December, was approved last week at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Introducing the bill in the Assembly, Rajan said it was brought in the backdrop of the Centre's unilateral implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act
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