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The Foreigners Act, 1946

An Act to confer upon the Central Government certain powers in respect of foreigners.

विदेशियों विषयक अधिनियम,1946

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Act Details

Act Number:

31

Act Year:

1946

Location:

Enactment Date:

11/23/1946

Enforcement Date:

23-04-1946

Ministry:

Ministry of Home Affairs

Department:

Department of Internal Security

All Section List

Section 1 to Section 17

Section 1

Short title and extent.

Section 2

Section 3

Power to make orders.

Section 3A

Power to exempt citizens of Commonwealth Countries and other persons from application of Act in certain cases.

Section 4

Persons on parole.

Section 5

Change of name.

Section 6

Obligations of masters of vessels, etc.

Section 7

Obligation of hotel keepers and others to furnish particulars.

Section 7A

Power to control places frequented by foreigners.

Section 8

Determination of nationality.

Section 9

Burden of proof.

Section 10

Section 11

Power to give effect to orders, directions, etc.

Section 12

Power to delegate authority.

Section 13

Attempts, etc., to contravene the provisions of this Act, etc

Section 14

Penalty for contravention of provisions of the Act, etc.

Section 14A

Penalty for entry in restricted areas, etc.

Section 14B

Penalty for using forged passport.

Section 14C

Penalty for abetment.

Section 15

Protection to persons acting under this Act.

Section 16

Application of other laws not barred.

Section 17