Protectors of Emigrants

Q: When did Section 3 of the Emigration Act come into force?

Section 3 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 3, 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.

In force From 30 Dec 1983 Act 31 of 1983 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 31 of 1983 Ministry External Affairs Enacted 10 Sep 1983 In force 30 Dec 1983 Cited by 1 provision

Section 3 of the Emigration Act, 1983 deals with protectors of Emigrants. The Central Government may, by notification, appoint a Protector General of Emigrants and as many Protectors of Emigrants, as it deems fit, for the purposes of this Act. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1983.

(1) The Central Government may, by notification, appoint a Protector General of Emigrants and as many Protectors of Emigrants, as it deems fit, for the purposes of this Act.
(2) The Central Government may, by general or special order, define the area to which the authority of a Protector of Emigrants so appointed shall extend and, where two or more Protectors of Emigrants are appointed for the same area, also provide, by such order, for the distribution and allocation of the work to be performed under this Act in relation to such area.
(3) The Protectors of Emigrants shall perform the functions assigned to them by or under this Act under the general superintendence and control of the Protector General of Emigrants.
(4) The Protector General of Emigrants may, in addition to the special function assigned to him by or under this Act, perform all or any of the functions assigned to any Protector of Emigrants.
Section 3, The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983).

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Questions about Section 3

What does Section 3 of the Emigration Act deal with?

Section 3 of the Emigration Act is headed "Protectors of Emigrants". The Central Government may, by notification, appoint a Protector General of Emigrants and as many Protectors of Emigrants, as it deems fit, for the purposes of this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 3 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 3, section 3 Emigration Act 1983, section 3 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 3 of the Emigration Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 3 of the Emigration Act come into force?

Section 3 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 3, 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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