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The Emigration Act, 1983

Power to prohibit emigration to any country in the interests of the general public, etc

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 30 of the Emigration Act, 1983 deals with power to prohibit emigration to any country in the interests of the general public, etc. Where the Central Government has reason to believe that sufficient grounds exist for prohibiting emigration to any country, having regard to the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of India, friendly relations of India with any foreign country or the interests of the general public, it The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1983.

(1) Where the Central Government has reason to believe that sufficient grounds exist for prohibiting emigration to any country, having regard to the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of India, friendly relations of India with any foreign country or the interests of the general public, it may, by notification, prohibit emigration to that country.

(2) A notification issued under sub-section (1) shall have effect for such period not exceeding six months as may be specified in the notification:

Provided that if the Central Government has reason to believe that the grounds mentioned in sub-section (1) continue to exist, it may, from time to time, by notification, prohibit emigration to that country for such further period, not exceeding six months on each occasion, as may be specified in the notification.

Section 30, The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 44 Notifications and rules to be laid before Parliament

Questions about Section 30

What does Section 30 of the Emigration Act deal with?

Section 30 of the Emigration Act is headed "Power to prohibit emigration to any country in the interests of the general public, etc". Where the Central Government has reason to believe that sufficient grounds exist for prohibiting emigration to any country, having regard to the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of India, friendly relations of India with any foreign country or the interests of the general public, it

How do I find court cases under Section 30 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 30, section 30 Emigration Act 1983, section 30 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 30 of the Emigration Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 30 of the Emigration Act come into force?

Section 30 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 30, 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.

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