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Why couldn't GOI decide this when they made the announcement during Modi's visit to the US.
From CKGS website:
Important Notice for PIO Scheme:
- This is to inform that vide Gazette Notification No.26011/01/2014IC.I dated 09 January 2015.
- All PIO cards issued till 09 January 2015 are deemed to be OCI cards.
- PIO Card scheme has been withdrawn vide Gazette Notification No.25024/9/2014F.I dated 09 January 2015.
- All PIO applications, pending with CKGS / Mission for processing, are being returned to the applicants with a request to apply for an OCI card on the same fee prescribed for the PIO card.
- Henceforth, applicants may apply for an OCI card ONLY, as the PIO card scheme is no longer in existence.
- In case the PIO card holder has a new passport then he / she can travel to India on their new passport with the valid PIO card and old passport endorsed on the PIO card.
- CKGS has been directed NOT TO accept any fresh PIO applications.
- Applicants are advised to apply for OCI cards only.
From CKGS website:
Important Notice for PIO Scheme:
- This is to inform that vide Gazette Notification No.26011/01/2014IC.I dated 09 January 2015.
- All PIO cards issued till 09 January 2015 are deemed to be OCI cards.
- PIO Card scheme has been withdrawn vide Gazette Notification No.25024/9/2014F.I dated 09 January 2015.
- All PIO applications, pending with CKGS / Mission for processing, are being returned to the applicants with a request to apply for an OCI card on the same fee prescribed for the PIO card.
- Henceforth, applicants may apply for an OCI card ONLY, as the PIO card scheme is no longer in existence.
- In case the PIO card holder has a new passport then he / she can travel to India on their new passport with the valid PIO card and old passport endorsed on the PIO card.
- CKGS has been directed NOT TO accept any fresh PIO applications.
- Applicants are advised to apply for OCI cards only.
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