Cancellation or suspension of a permit
Section 20 of the Emigration Act, 1983 deals with cancellation or suspension of a permit. The provisions of section 14 relating to cancellation and suspension of a certificate referred to therein shall, subject to such modifications as may be necessary (including modifications for construing the references in that section to registering authority as references to competent authority unde The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1983.
The provisions of section 14 relating to cancellation and suspension of a certificate referred to therein shall, subject to such modifications as may be necessary (including modifications for construing the references in that section to registering authority as references to competent authority under this Chapter), apply for the cancellation or suspension of a permit.
Section 20, The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983).
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Questions about Section 20
What does Section 20 of the Emigration Act deal with?
Section 20 of the Emigration Act is headed "Cancellation or suspension of a permit". The provisions of section 14 relating to cancellation and suspension of a certificate referred to therein shall, subject to such modifications as may be necessary (including modifications for construing the references in that section to registering authority as references to competent authority unde
How do I find court cases under Section 20 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 20, section 20 Emigration Act 1983, section 20 of the Emigration Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 20 of the Emigration Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 14 (Cancellation, suspension, etc., of a certificate), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 20 of the Emigration Act come into force?
Section 20 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 20, 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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