Power to prohibit emigration of any class or category of persons
Section 32 of the Emigration Act, 1983 deals with power to prohibit emigration of any class or category of persons. Where the Central Government considers that in the interests of the general public, immigration of any class or category of persons, having regard to their age, sex or other relevant factors, to any country should be prohibited, it may, by notification, prohibit the emigration to such country of suc The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1983.
(1) Where the Central Government considers that in the interests of the general public, immigration of any class or category of persons, having regard to their age, sex or other relevant factors, to any country should be prohibited, it may, by notification, prohibit the emigration to such country of such class or category of persons as may be specified in the notification.
(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 any of the grounds mentioned in sub-section (1) continues to exist, it may, from time to time, by notification, prohibit emigration of such class or category of persons to that country for such further period, not exceeding six months on each occasion, as may be specified in the notification.
Section 32, The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983).
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Questions about Section 32
What does Section 32 of the Emigration Act deal with?
Section 32 of the Emigration Act is headed "Power to prohibit emigration of any class or category of persons". Where the Central Government considers that in the interests of the general public, immigration of any class or category of persons, having regard to their age, sex or other relevant factors, to any country should be prohibited, it may, by notification, prohibit the emigration to such country of suc
How do I find court cases under Section 32 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 32, section 32 Emigration Act 1983, section 32 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 32 of the Emigration Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 32 of the Emigration Act come into force?
Section 32 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 32, 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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