Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level : E-Foreigners Tribunal
Mains level : Citizenship issue in Assam
- The Centre has approved setting up of e-Foreigner Tribunal (e-FT) in Assam.
E-FT System
- Aim: To maintain a statewide bio-metric and biographic data and to capture the illegal migrants’ data to computerize data flow for all the stakeholders.
- The proposed integrated e-FT IT system will be implemented across Assam for effective monitoring and resolution of cases registered with Foreigner Tribunal.
- The main objective of the project is to maintain a statewide bio-metric and biographic data, to capture the illegal migrants’ data to computerize data flow for all the stakeholders.
- It will also help in the legalization of eligible beneficiaries for welfare schemes.
- The new IT system will not only strengthen the Judiciary in the disposal of cases but also help Police organization in faster detection, prosecution and detention.
- This will enhance the transparency of case disposal process. It will also help in legalization of eligible beneficiaries for welfare schemes.