Applications Granted, 2 Indian Citizens Say Setia Oath To Become Indonesian Citizens At The Ministry Of Law And Human Rights Of North Sumatra

Taking oaths and the pledge of two Indians, namely Ashutosh Kedia and Shika Kedia, became Indonesian citizens, Friday 11 November. (ANTARA/HO- Public Relations of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of North Sumatra)

JAKARTA - Head of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kakanwil) of North Sumatra (North Sumatra), Mhd Jahari Sitepu carried out the oath-taking and pledge of allegiance of two Indians to become Indonesian citizens (WNI).

Both are Ashutosh Kedia and Shika Kedia. The oath of allegiance to become an Indonesian citizen was carried out in the Meeting Room of the Legal and Human Rights Service Division, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of North Sumatra, Friday, November 3.

"Congratulations to brother Ashutosh and sister Shika for being granted a request for Indonesian citizenship," said Jahari in his remarks when taking the oath of the two Indonesian citizens.

Jahari reminded both of them to be good Indonesian citizens and are expected to contribute to their thoughts and energy and other efforts that can provide progress for the Indonesian nation and state.

In addition, obey all regulations regarding the Law and Pancasila.

"Two people who were previously sworn in are Indian citizens. This pledge of loyalty to citizenship is a shared responsibility that must be held as citizens," he said.

Kakanwil said that in accordance with Article 14 paragraph (1) of Law Number 12 of 2006 concerning Citizenship of the Republic of Indonesia, the Presidential Decree regarding the obscenity of citizenship applications is effective from the date the applicant takes the oath or declares a promise of allegiance.

After taking the oath and promise of allegiance, then then the person concerned is required to submit the documents or immigration documents to the Immigration Office within no later than fourteen working days from the date of the oath of oath or statement of promise.

"The approval of the President's Decree on citizenship and minutes of swearing or statements of pledge of allegiance is legal evidence of the Citizenship of the Republic of Indonesia," said Jahari.