Power to search, seize and detain persons, conveyance, etc

Q: When did Section 35 of the Emigration Act come into force?

Section 35 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 35, 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 15 Oct 2026

Act 31 of 1983 Ministry External Affairs Enacted 10 Sep 1983 In force 30 Dec 1983

Section 35 of the Emigration Act, 1983 deals with power to search, seize and detain persons, conveyance, etc. All the powers for the time being conferred by the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), on officers of customs with regard to the searching and detention of persons, vessels or aircraft or any other conveyance, or seizure of any document or thing or arrest of any person or otherwise for the purpose of pr The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1983.

All the powers for the time being conferred by the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), on officers of customs with regard to the searching and detention of persons, vessels or aircraft or any other conveyance, or seizure of any document or thing or arrest of any person or otherwise for the purpose of prevention or detection of any offence under that Act or for apprehending a person suspected to have committed any offence under that Act may be exercised, for the purpose of prevention or detection of any offence under this Act or for apprehending a person suspected to have committed any offence under this Act, by--
(a) any such officer of customs, or
(b) the Protector General of Emigrants or a Protector of Emigrants, or
(c) an officer in charge of an emigration check-post.
Section 35, The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983).

Questions about Section 35

What does Section 35 of the Emigration Act deal with?

Section 35 of the Emigration Act is headed "Power to search, seize and detain persons, conveyance, etc". All the powers for the time being conferred by the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), on officers of customs with regard to the searching and detention of persons, vessels or aircraft or any other conveyance, or seizure of any document or thing or arrest of any person or otherwise for the purpose of pr

How do I find court cases under Section 35 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 35, section 35 Emigration Act 1983, section 35 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 35 of the Emigration Act come into force?

Section 35 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 35, 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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