As approved by the Union Cabinet, the beneficiaries can buy property for self-occupation or use in self-employment. The government has waived the penalty on late application for extension of their short- or long-term visas. They can now take up self-employment, buy property, open bank accounts and get driving licences, PAN card and Aadhaar. The government has permitted them to apply for long-term visas from the place of their current residence, even if they have moved to the present place without seeking permission. ‘Persecuted’ minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh to get faster citizenship, AadhaarThe Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved proposals for extending several benefits to “persecuted” minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh living in India on long-term visas.

Source: The Hindu July 13, 2016 20:26 UTC