Short title, extent, application and commencement
Section 1 of the Emigration Act, 1983 deals with short title, extent, application and commencement. This Act may be called the Emigration Act, 1983. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1983.
(1) This Act may be called the Emigration Act, 1983.
(2) It extends to the whole of India and applies also to citizens of India outside India.
(3) It shall come into force on such date 1 as the Central Government may, by notification, appoint and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the commencement of that provision.
Section 1, The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983).
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Emigration Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Emigration Act is headed "Short title, extent, application and commencement". This Act may be called the Emigration Act, 1983.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Emigration Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Emigration Act 1983 1, section 1 Emigration Act 1983, section 1 of the Emigration Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 1 of the Emigration Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 1, came into force on 30 Dec 1983, having been enacted on 10 Sep 1983. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions735 words
- 14. Cancellation, suspension, etc., of a certificate583 words
- 22. Requirement, etc., as to emigration clearance576 words
- 11. Application for registration491 words
- 17. Procedure for obtaining permits459 words
- 41. Power to exempt417 words
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