In an effort to regulate and define Mulki status in Hyderabad State, J.N. Chowdhury’s Military Government issued a Farman on November 1, 1949, outlining the conditions under which individuals could be classified as Mulki. These revised Mulki Rules sought to streamline employment and residency criteria, ensuring that government jobs and privileges were reserved for bonafide residents of Hyderabad.
Definition of Mulki Status
According to Rule No. 1, a person qualifies as Mulki if they meet any of the following criteria:
- Born in Hyderabad State.
- Residing in Hyderabad State with a legitimate claim to Mulki status.
- Having a father who completed at least 15 years of government service in Hyderabad at the time of their birth.
- A woman married to a Mulki is also considered a Mulki.
Eligibility Criteria and Exceptions
Under Rule No. 2, a person is automatically recognized as a Mulki by birth if their father was Mulki at the time of their birth. Rule No. 3 allows individuals who have permanently resided in Hyderabad for at least 15 years, with no intention of returning to their previous residence, to obtain Mulki status, provided they submit a magistrate-attested affidavit affirming their claim.
Additionally, Rule No. 4 and Rule No. 5 reaffirm that non-Mulki women married to Mulki men will be granted Mulki status, further extending the classification to spouses.
Issuance and Regulation of Mulki Certificates
The Farman also outlined procedural rules regarding Mulki certificates:
- Rule No. 6 specifies the authority responsible for issuing Mulki certificates.
- Rule No. 7 details the application process and the legal consequences of providing false information to obtain a certificate.
If a Mulki certificate application is rejected, Rule No. 8 states that the individual may appeal to the Subedar within one month, and the Subedar’s decision is final. Moreover, Rule No. 9 provides conditions under which a Mulki certificate can be canceled, including cases where the individual is found guilty of falsifying information or engaging in anti-government activities.
