when do we say a person inresidnet if a state in India?

Question

What are the criteria of a citizent to be a resident of state in India. Actually i have been worked in bangalore for more than 5 yrs and still staying in bangalore. I am actually from Maharashtra
now i want to apply for visa, but i read somewhere that if i have to apply at chennai consulate i have to be resident of karnataka, tamil nadu or kerala.
Earlier also i had applied for visa at chennai but that time it was through company, and now i am apllying on my own.
So now i would like to know when is person considered to be a resident of karnataka and what proof i need to show at the office for it and if i am eligible to apply for it at chennai or not?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Hey
I am not sure exactly ...but I think you can be considered a resident of Karnataka after staying there for more than one year.
but since you have stayed for 5 years, you will definitely be considered as a resident of Karnataka.
The proof you need to show would be utility bills like telephone bills etc in short anything on your name that shows your address in Bangalore....you haven't mentioned what passport you hold. If its from Maharashtra, then you might have to explain why you are applying to the Chennai consulate (in case they ask you).
Hope this helps...