CAP 45.19

The resolution recommended the absolution of issuing domicile certificate. In regard to the services there should be no bar. Domicile certificateAs regards Bihar there should be no distinction between Biharis and the Bengalee speaking residents of the province born or domiciled there. The term Bengalee should include both these classes and in the matter of services as well as other matters the same treatment should accord certain preferences in the services to these residents of the province over people from other provinces. The practice of issuing certificates to domiciles should be abolished. Applicants for services should state that they are residents of or domiciled in the province. A domicile should be proved by evidence that implies that the applicant has made the province his home. The length of residence, possession of house or other property and other relevant matters should be taken into consideration in deciding the domicile. Birth in the province or ten years continuous residence should be regarded as sufficient proof of domicile