Section 21:

21. Persons entitled to be registered as citizens (1) Any person who, on 12 March 1968, was or had been married to another person— (a) who became a citizen of Mauritius by virtue of section 20; or (b) who, having died before 12 March 1968 would, but for his death, have become a citizen of Mauritius by virtue of section 20, 1. 1948 c 56 (UK). CON – 23 [Issue 1] The Constitution shall be entitled, upon making application and, if he is a British protected person or an alien, upon taking the oath of allegiance, to be registered as a citizen of Mauritius: Provided that, in the case of any person who, on 12 March 1968, was not a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies, the right to be registered as a citizen of Mauritius under this section shall be subject to such exceptions or qualifications as may be prescribed in the interest of national security or public policy. (2) Any application for registration under this section shall be made in such manner as may be prescribed as respects that application. [S. 20 amended by Act 23 of 1995.]