General duties of Protectors of Emigrants

Q: When did Section 4 of the Emigration Act come into force?

Section 4 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 4, 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

Section 4 of the Emigration Act, 1983 deals with general duties of Protectors of Emigrants. Subject to the other provisions of this Act, every Protector of Emigrants shall, in addition to the special duties assigned to him by or under this Act-- (a) protect and aid with his advice all intending emigrants and emigrants; The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1983.

Subject to the other provisions of this Act, every Protector of Emigrants shall, in addition to the special duties assigned to him by or under this Act--
(a) protect and aid with his advice all intending emigrants and emigrants;
(b) cause, so far as he can, all the provisions of this Act and of the rules made thereunder to be complied with;
(c) inspect, to such extent and in such manner as may be prescribed--
(i) any emigrant conveyance, or
(ii) any other conveyance if he has reason to believe that any intending emigrants or emigrants are proceeding from, or returning to, India to or from a place outside India by such other conveyance;
(d) inquire into the treatment received by emigrants during their voyage or journey to, and during the period of their residence in the country to which they emigrated and also during the return voyage or journey to India and report thereon to the Protector General of Emigrants or such other authority as may be prescribed;
(e) aid and advise, so far as he reasonably can, emigrants who have returned to India.
Section 4, The Emigration Act, 1983 (Act 31 of 1983).

Questions about Section 4

What does Section 4 of the Emigration Act deal with?

Section 4 of the Emigration Act is headed "General duties of Protectors of Emigrants". Subject to the other provisions of this Act, every Protector of Emigrants shall, in addition to the special duties assigned to him by or under this Act-- (a) protect and aid with his advice all intending emigrants and emigrants;

How do I find court cases under Section 4 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 4, section 4 Emigration Act 1983, section 4 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 4 of the Emigration Act come into force?

Section 4 of the Emigration Act, cited as Emigration Act 1983 4, 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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