Application of the Act.

The Act shalt apply: (a) any person who is a Sikkimese Subject Certificate/Certificate of Identification (COI) holder identified through COI. (b) descendents of Sikkim Subject Certificate holder identified through COI. Note:- A woman who for married a non- Sikkimese or has acquired foreign citizenship shall not be eligible to enjoy the rights of descendants and heirs held as descendants under this Act. Note:- Descendants include sons or daughters and their lineal descendants and include those as specified in Schedule I.