Effect of other laws
Section 39 of the Emigration Act, 1983 deals with effect of other laws. The provisions of this Act or any rule made thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any enactment other than this Act or in any agreement or other instrument having effect by virtue of any enactment other than this Act. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1983.
(1) The provisions of this Act or any rule made thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any enactment other than this Act or in any agreement or other instrument having effect by virtue of any enactment other than this Act.
(2) Save as provided in sub-section (1), the provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, any other law for the time being in force.
Section 39, The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983).
Questions about Section 39
What does Section 39 of the Emigration Act deal with?
Section 39 of the Emigration Act is headed "Effect of other laws". The provisions of this Act or any rule made thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any enactment other than this Act or in any agreement or other instrument having effect by virtue of any enactment other than this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 39 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 39, section 39 Emigration Act 1983, section 39 of the Emigration Act. People searching for it also type immigration act 39b. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 39 of the Emigration Act come into force?
Section 39 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 39, 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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