Power to exempt
Section 21 of the Emigration Act, 1983 deals with power to exempt. The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, by notification and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the notification, exempt any class or classes of employers from the requirement of obtaining a permit under this The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1983.
The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, by notification and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the notification, exempt any class or classes of employers from the requirement of obtaining a permit under this Chapter.
Section 21, The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983).
Questions about Section 21
What does Section 21 of the Emigration Act deal with?
Section 21 of the Emigration Act is headed "Power to exempt". The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, by notification and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the notification, exempt any class or classes of employers from the requirement of obtaining a permit under this
How do I find court cases under Section 21 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 21, section 21 Emigration Act 1983, section 21 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 21 of the Emigration Act come into force?
Section 21 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 21, 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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